e3 Information Overload AND Are You 2.0 Yet? - Industry http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/ E-resources for Engineering Education, plus discussions on various web 2.0 and library issues en-us Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST brian.c.gray@case.edu brian.c.gray@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 Case is Strong in Licensing Revenue http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/04/05/case_is_strong_in_licensing_revenue Case Western Reserve University led Ohio universities, hospitals and research institutes by collecting $29.4 million in licensing revenues over the... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/04/05/case_is_strong_in_licensing_revenue Case Awards, News, or Publications Industry Intellectual Property News from the Field Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST Case Western Reserve University led Ohio universities, hospitals and research institutes by collecting $29.4 million in licensing revenues over the last three years, almost more than all other institutions in Ohio combined, according to the recently released U.S. Licensing Survey for fiscal year 2005 by the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM).

[VIA: CASE DAILY, March 27, 2007]

]]> Money for Portable Fuel Cells http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/12/08/money_for_portable_fuel_cells The Plain Dealer (November 15, 2006) reports that NorTech has distributed $1 million in grant money, includings funds to Case.The... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/12/08/money_for_portable_fuel_cells Case Awards, News, or Publications Chemical Engineering Engineering Fuel Cells Industry News from the Field Northeast Ohio Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:18:33 EST The Plain Dealer (November 15, 2006) reports that NorTech has distributed $1 million in grant money, includings funds to Case.
The Wright Fuel Cell Group will receive $150,000 to build portable fuel cells created with Ohio-made products. Case Western Reserve University, Graf-Tech, HydroGen, Contained Energy, Northeast Hydrogen and Chemsultants are part of the fuel cell group.

[VIA: Case Daily, November 15, 2006]

]]> Do you Think of Ohio for Fuel Cells? http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/12/07/do_you_think_of_ohio_for_fuel_cells According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer (November 12, 2006), millions of research money has been focused into Ohio's fuel cell... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/12/07/do_you_think_of_ohio_for_fuel_cells Case Awards, News, or Publications Chemical Engineering Engineering Fuel Cells Industry News from the Field Northeast Ohio Thu, 07 Dec 2006 08:05:00 EST According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer (November 12, 2006), millions of research money has been focused into Ohio's fuel cell research programs.

[VIA: Case Daily, November 13, 2006]

]]> CASE's Abramson Joins NorTech Fellows Program http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/09/06/cases_abramson_joins_nortech_fellows_program CLEVELAND, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- NorTech, Northeast Ohio's technology- based economic development leader, announced today that Alexis R. Abramson, Ph.D.,... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/09/06/cases_abramson_joins_nortech_fellows_program Aerospace Engineering Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering Industry Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology News from the Field Northeast Ohio Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:00:00 EST CLEVELAND, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- NorTech, Northeast Ohio's technology- based economic development leader, announced today that Alexis R. Abramson, Ph.D., an assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Case Western Reserve University and a nationally-known leader in nanotechnology research, will join the NorTech Fellows Program effective September 1. Read full press release.

Read NorTech's original press release.

]]> Chemistry World News by RSS Feed http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/08/17/chemistry_world_news_by_rss_feed Chemistry World's daily news service is now available as a RSS feed, joining the existing feeds for RSC Journals. Chemistry... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/08/17/chemistry_world_news_by_rss_feed Applied Sciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry & Chemicals Current Awareness Engineering Industry News from the Field RSS & Readers Thu, 17 Aug 2006 07:00:00 EST Chemistry World's daily news service is now available as a RSS feed, joining the existing feeds for RSC Journals.

Chemistry World is packed with articles on all aspects of the chemical sciences, regular company and individual profiles, job vacancies, commercial technology reports and many fascinating features.

(VIA: SD Librarian, July 28, 2006)

]]> Typical Engineering Day http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/08/16/typical_engineering_day Working Hard for Their Money by Elizabeth M. Taurasi (Design News, July 17, 2006) summarizes the results of the annual... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/08/16/typical_engineering_day Engineering Industry News from the Field Wed, 16 Aug 2006 07:00:00 EST Working Hard for Their Money by Elizabeth M. Taurasi (Design News, July 17, 2006) summarizes the results of the annual Design News salary survey. Some highlights include:
  • Engineers earned an average of $73,000 last year
  • Majority received a 3% increase over last year
  • 83% of those surveyed stayed in the same job
  • Engineers are working 46 hours per week
  • More than 40% have a bachelor's degree in engineering
See the full article for more highlights and discussion, including what skills are needed to get ahead.

(VIA: Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog, July 24, 2006)

]]> Northern Ohio Energy Management Conference in Akron, Ohio http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/08/13/northern_ohio_energy_management_conference_in_akron_ohio The Northern Ohio Energy Management Conference will be held at the John S. Knight Convention Center (Akron, Ohio) on October... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/08/13/northern_ohio_energy_management_conference_in_akron_ohio Blog: e3 Information Overload Conferences Engineering Fuel Cells Industry News from the Field Northeast Ohio Professional Associations & Societies Sun, 13 Aug 2006 07:00:00 EST The Northern Ohio Energy Management Conference will be held at the John S. Knight Convention Center (Akron, Ohio) on October 3 and 4, 2006. It will include a tradeshow and workshops for professional development credit hours.

Examples of sessions include:

  • National Energy Policy and the Role of Manufacturing Plays in Promoting Effective Use of Our Energy Resources with John Egler, President & CEO of the National Associationof Manufacturers and former Governor of Michigan
  • Fuel Cells: Making Ohio Number One with Ken Alfred, Executive Director of the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition
  • True Benefits of Hybrids and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

See the conference brochure (PDF) for more details.

This conference is sponsored by the Cleveland Engineering Society and MAGNET - Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network.

]]> Fuel Cells in 2007 http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/08/08/fuel_cells_in_2007 CNET News.com in Big Tests For Fuel Cells Coming in 2007 looks at the future of fuel cells.Next year fuel... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/08/08/fuel_cells_in_2007 Blog: e3 Information Overload Chemical Engineering Engineering Fuel Cells Industry News from the Field Tue, 08 Aug 2006 07:00:00 EST CNET News.com in Big Tests For Fuel Cells Coming in 2007 looks at the future of fuel cells.
Next year fuel cells could take a significant step forward, according to a CEO of one of the leading manufacturers of the technology.
Predicted 2007 milestones:
  • U.S. military will conduct field tests of hybrid power systems, which combine lithium ion batteries and methanol fuel cells
  • Prototypes of fuel cell to power Samsung cell phones

]]> New Nanotechnology Blog http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/29/new_nanotechnology_blog Nano Test Blog has been created by the Nanotech Briefs magazine and sponsored by Keithley Instruments, Inc. It will focus... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/29/new_nanotechnology_blog Engineering Industry Nanotechnology News from the Field Sat, 29 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST Nano Test Blog has been created by the Nanotech Briefs magazine and sponsored by Keithley Instruments, Inc. It will focus on electrical testing issues in the field of nanotechnology and micro electromechanical systems (MEMS). It includes links to white papers, articles, and announcements of upcoming events and conferences.

[About Nanotech Briefs]

Nanotech Briefs , launched in January 2004, is a digital (PDF format) magazine from the publishers of NASA Tech Briefs – the country’s largest-circulation design engineering magazine - that provides the best of government, industry, and university nanotech innovations with real-world applications in areas such as electronics, materials, sensors, manufacturing, biomedical, optics/photonics, and aerospace/defense.

]]> Nationwide Chemical Security Plan http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/28/nationwide_chemical_security_plan The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on June 30 released the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), which includes the first... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/28/nationwide_chemical_security_plan Applied Sciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry & Chemicals Engineering Government News & Resources Industry News from the Field Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on June 30 released the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), which includes the first nationwide plan to protect U.S. chemical plants and related infrastructures.

According to Chemical & Engineering News (July 3, 2006), sector-specific security plans that complement NIPP and detail the risk management framework will be released within six months.

]]> Snapshot Of The Chemical Industry http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/25/snapshot_of_the_chemical_industry Chemical & Engineering News (July 10, 2006) provided a snapshot of employment, finanaces, production, and trade in Facts & Figures... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/25/snapshot_of_the_chemical_industry Applied Sciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry & Chemicals Engineering Industry News from the Field Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST Chemical & Engineering News (July 10, 2006) provided a snapshot of employment, finanaces, production, and trade in Facts & Figures Of The Chemical Industry.

(VIA: Quick Picks, July 11, 2006)

]]> Carbon-based Fuel Cell http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/22/carbonbased_fuel_cell The Cleveland Plain Dealer (July 18, 2006) shared information on a direct carbon fuel cell that will be tested at... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/22/carbonbased_fuel_cell Case Awards, News, or Publications Chemical Engineering Engineering Fuel Cells Industry News from the Field Northeast Ohio Sat, 22 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST The Cleveland Plain Dealer (July 18, 2006) shared information on a direct carbon fuel cell that will be tested at the Wright Fuel Cell Group on the Case Western Reserve University campus. The New twist on fuel cells article describes a fuel cell that uses carbon dioxide from the air.

(VIA: Case Daily, July 18, 2006)

]]> Study Shows Corporations are Watching Your Email http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/06/23/study_shows_corporations_are_watching_your_email A recent study reported by Wired News (June 2, 2006) shows that a third of big companies monitor email content.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/06/23/study_shows_corporations_are_watching_your_email Computers, Software, & the Internet Industry Intellectual Property News from the Field Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:30:00 EST A recent study reported by Wired News (June 2, 2006) shows that a third of big companies monitor email content. What surprised me was that inappropriate content and attachments were not the main corporate concerns. The companies are monitoring to prevent confidential information from being released.

]]> Stupid Engineering Mistakes http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/06/21/stupid_engineering_mistakes Wired Magazine (Issue 14.06, June 2006) listed the The Worst: Stupid Engineering Mistakes. It includes various failures such as a... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/06/21/stupid_engineering_mistakes Engineering History of Science Industry News from the Field Wed, 21 Jun 2006 08:23:58 EST Wired Magazine (Issue 14.06, June 2006) listed the The Worst: Stupid Engineering Mistakes. It includes various failures such as a dam collapse, transportation disasters, and poorly designed tires.

]]> Top 100 Technology Products http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/06/19/top_100_technology_products PC World (July 2006 issue of PC World magazine; Online: May 31, 2006) released its annual 100 Best Products of... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/06/19/top_100_technology_products Computers, Software, & the Internet Engineering Industry Intellectual Property Internet Tools News from the Field Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:12:59 EST PC World (July 2006 issue of PC World magazine; Online: May 31, 2006) released its annual 100 Best Products of the Year. The top two were the Intel Core Duo and the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core. Others highlights in the top ten included Craigslist.org, iPod Nano, Google Earth, and YouTube.com.

(VIA: TVC Alert Research News, June 1, 2006)

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