e3 Information Overload AND Are You 2.0 Yet? - Northeast Ohio http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/ E-resources for Engineering Education, plus discussions on various web 2.0 and library issues en-us Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EST Tue, 01 Apr 2008 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 Street View by Google http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/04/01/street_view_by_google Google is traveling around with a 360-degree camera to add a street view to its maps. Cleveland made its debut... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/04/01/street_view_by_google Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Computers, Software, & the Internet Internet Tools Northeast Ohio Photos Search Engines Web 2.0 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EST Google is traveling around with a 360-degree camera to add a street view to its maps. Cleveland made its debut has the first Ohio city to be visually documented by Google.

See the Plain Dealer article for some more highlights.

Go to http://maps.google.com/ and enter a Cleveland address. Hit "street" view and if the streets are highlighted in blue you can get the view as if you are driving by. Just click on the street and enjoy. Arrows direct your travel and your view.

I went with the "full screen" view and the images are very good quality and can be zoomed. Not quite good enough to read a license plate, but they show quite a bit of detail.

]]> Amelia Earhart Internship for Women Students in the Sciences and Engineering http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/02/23/amelia_earhart_internship_for_women_students_in_the_sciences_and_engineering For the Case community: The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women and the Career Center will be co-sponsoring a new... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/02/23/amelia_earhart_internship_for_women_students_in_the_sciences_and_engineering Blog: e3 Information Overload Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering News from the Field Northeast Ohio Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:03:09 EST For the Case community:
The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women and the Career Center will be co-sponsoring a new internship program this summer. Students interested in completing a summer internship in Cleveland in a science or engineering field are eligible to participate.

Develop your network and learn about what it's like to work with a variety of different science and engineering employers; work with your supervisor to make progress on the individual learning goals you identify as essential to your future career; and give and receive ongoing support with students placed in similar internships.

Deadline to sign-up: Friday, February 29, 2008

Contact:
WISER Coordinator Liz Lierman, Elizabeth.lierman@case.edu, 216.368.6858

]]> Libraries Exploring Their Second Life http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/02/11/libraries_exploring_their_second_life I was recently contacted by the State Library of Ohio to write an article on Second Life for their monthly... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/02/11/libraries_exploring_their_second_life Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Case Awards, News, or Publications Libraries & Librarianship Northeast Ohio Second Life Web 2.0 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST I was recently contacted by the State Library of Ohio to write an article on Second Life for their monthly newsletter in January.

In my article, Libraries Exploring Their Second Life, I highlight how libraries and other organizations are utilizing Second Life. I focused on Ohio but included other examples as well.

]]> What can nano do for you? http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/12/07/what_can_nano_do_for_you Come to Science Café Cleveland: a lively, informal scientific discussion in an inviting atmosphere of food and drink. This month’s... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/12/07/what_can_nano_do_for_you Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering Blog: e3 Information Overload Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology News from the Field Northeast Ohio Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:32:51 EST Come to Science Café Cleveland: a lively, informal scientific discussion in an inviting atmosphere of food and drink.

This month’s topic: What can nano do for you?

Featuring:
Dr. Steven Eppell (CWRU Biomedical Engineering) & Dr. Alexis Abramson (Case Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering)

WHERE: The brewpub downstairs at Great Lakes Brewing Company (2516 Market Ave, Cleveland)

WHEN: Monday, December 10th; drinks at 6 pm, discussion starts around 6:30 pm

WHO: Sponsored by the CWRU chapter of Sigma Xi, WGBH Boston, and Great Lakes Brewing Company

Science Café Cleveland takes place on the second Monday of each month at GLBC. A few free appetizers are provided, and participants are welcome to purchase additional food and drinks.

]]> Case Senior Completes NASA Internship http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/12/04/case_senior_completes_nasa_internship Mason Conrad, senior center on the Case basketball team and mechanical engineering major, conducted research for NASA Glenn Research Center... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/12/04/case_senior_completes_nasa_internship Blog: e3 Information Overload Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering Mechanical Engineering News from the Field Northeast Ohio Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:16:14 EST Mason Conrad, senior center on the Case basketball team and mechanical engineering major, conducted research for NASA Glenn Research Center on its Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV). The CEV an be used for the future trips to the moon.

Read the full announcement.

]]> Cleveland Public Library in SL: Grand Opening http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/11/16/cleveland_public_library_in_sl_grand_opening Cleveland Public Library had their Grand Opening in Second Life on November 16th, 2007. See the full photo set from... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/11/16/cleveland_public_library_in_sl_grand_opening Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Libraries & Librarianship Library 2.0 Northeast Ohio Second Life Web 2.0 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:50:17 EST Cleveland Public Library had their Grand Opening in Second Life on November 16th, 2007.

See the full photo set from my Flickr account. Or visit the Cleveland Public Library in SL.




Cleveland Public Library in SL, originally uploaded by bcg8.

]]> Cleveland Public Library has a Second Life http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/11/12/cleveland_public_library_has_a_second_life Cleveland Public Library is making its debut in Second Life this Friday. Here is the full announcement from Library Geek... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/11/12/cleveland_public_library_has_a_second_life Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Libraries & Librarianship Library 2.0 Northeast Ohio Second Life Web 2.0 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:42:01 EST Cleveland Public Library is making its debut in Second Life this Friday. Here is the full announcement from Library Geek Woes:
Cleveland Public Library, of Cleveland, Ohio, is opening a new sim on Friday, November 16th. Cleveland Public Library is the third largest public research library in the United States, and also is the largest repository of chess-related items in the world. The island includes playable, life-size chess sets, and the Main Library building currently features an exhibit of historical chess sets owned by the library in real life. Also be sure to check out the Photo Gallery (believe us, you'll know it when you see it!), where we have an exhibit of sheet music related to Cleveland and Ohio.

The sim will open to the public at 7pm EST with tours as time and guides allow. Grand opening activities will include two live music performances: Picker Apogee at 8pm and Nad Gough at 10pm. A costume contest for the best chess-related costume will take place at 9pm, with a $1000 Linden dollars grand prize to the winner. The life-size chess sets will also be available for casual or competitive play. Please IM Lebachai Vesta with any questions. Please join us to celebrate this major opening in Second Life!

SLURL: Cleveland Public Library

More information was shared at PLSL 2.0 - Public Libraries in Second Life blog in a recent post.

]]> Wind Power Research http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/08/02/wind_power_research Case Western Reserve University has joined the research and development of alternative energy. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer (Case... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/08/02/wind_power_research Blog: e3 Information Overload Case Awards, News, or Publications Electrical Engineering & Energy Engineering Northeast Ohio Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:20:43 EST Case Western Reserve University has joined the research and development of alternative energy. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer (Case Western Reserve seeks to lead wind-power research, August 1, 2007), the university has committed $200k towards a study to research the ability to locate 5-10 wind turbines on Lake Erie off Cleveland's shoreline. Enough electricity could be developed to support 60000 households.

]]> 2007 Vision Entrepreneurship Competition http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/03/22/2007_vision_entrepreneurship_competition The 2007 Vision Entrepreneurship Competition is looking for "examples of entrepreneurial thinking" enabled by technology. 10 winning teams will receive... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/03/22/2007_vision_entrepreneurship_competition Case Awards, News, or Publications Northeast Ohio Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:26:45 EST The 2007 Vision Entrepreneurship Competition is looking for "examples of entrepreneurial thinking" enabled by technology. 10 winning teams will receive cash awards.

Eligible - students from:
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Cleveland State University
  • Cleveland Institute of Art
  • Cuyahoga Community College
Deadline: March 30, 2007

]]> Ohio Nanotechnology Summit http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/03/20/ohio_nanotechnology_summit Case Western Reserve University is a cosponsor of the Ohio Nanotechnology Summit that will take place April 23-25 at the... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/03/20/ohio_nanotechnology_summit Conferences Engineering Nanotechnology News from the Field Northeast Ohio Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:52:34 EST Case Western Reserve University is a cosponsor of the Ohio Nanotechnology Summit that will take place April 23-25 at the University of Akron. Faculty and students can submit research posters for consideration. The deadline to submit titles and abstracts is March 22 and should be sent by e-mail to janas@uakron.edu.

The Ohio Nanotechnology Summit is the premier nanotechnology event in Ohio drawing both national and local leaders in nanotechnology. Including all sectors and disciplines, the summit delivers a concentrated program spanning key issues ranging from nanotechnology research to development to commercialization. The Ohio Nanotechnology Summit will offer a unique opportunity to get a first-hand perspective on the boundless potential that this exciting technical field holds. The 2007 Program will feature 4 areas:

  • Nano Materials
  • Nano Processing
  • Nano Bio
  • Nano Photonics and Electronics
[VIA: CASE DAILY, March 15, 2007]

]]> What Does Cleveland 2.0 Look Like? http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/03/19/what_does_cleveland_20_look_like Have you tried Second Life yet? I have been participating since late last year. Many libraries have built virtual offices... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/03/19/what_does_cleveland_20_look_like Computers, Software, & the Internet General Announcements Kelvin Smith Library News from the Field Northeast Ohio Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:01:39 EST Have you tried Second Life yet? I have been participating since late last year. Many libraries have built virtual offices and buildings. I personally have been using it as a tool to communicate and share ideas with other librarians. I have already attended several online conferences and poster sessions within Second Life. It has been a nice networking tool to meet with people from other libraries that do not attend the same real world meetings or conferences as me.

I am excited to see OneCleveland and that Case is leading the way. For more local information, see the following articles:

I took these photos over the weekend.

The map that greats visitors to OneCleveland.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/briangray/890245864/

Kelvin Smith Library in OneCleveland.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/briangray/542633772/

]]> $400,000 to Case School of Engineering http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/03/06/400000_to_case_school_of_engineering From the Case Daily (March 05, 2007):Case School of Engineering Dean Norman Tien announced two new gifts to the school... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/03/06/400000_to_case_school_of_engineering Biomedical Engineering Case Awards, News, or Publications Conferences Engineering News from the Field Northeast Ohio Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST From the Case Daily (March 05, 2007):
Case School of Engineering Dean Norman Tien announced two new gifts to the school totaling nearly $400,000. The gifts are $270,000 from Medtronic to support fellowships in the Department of Biomedical Engineering; and $125,000 from Don Richards (CIT '79, MGT '81), managing director for applications outsourcing at Accenture, to support students in the Master of Engineering and Management (MEM), a joint program with the Weatherhead School of Management.

The Minneapolis-based Medtronic is a longtime School of Engineering partner. The company sponsored the school's Engineering Festival and was a primary sponsor of the 2007 Midwest Biomedical Engineering Conference, both of which the university hosted in conjunction with Engineering Week activities.

]]> National Engineers Week @ Case http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/02/18/national_engineers_week_case Case School of Engineering is observing the 56th annual National Engineers Week, a celebration of engineering's impact on society, February... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/02/18/national_engineers_week_case Biomedical Engineering Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering Northeast Ohio Sun, 18 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST Case School of Engineering is observing the 56th annual National Engineers Week, a celebration of engineering's impact on society, February 18-23. This year's theme, "Imagine," will focus on innovation and design using engineering principles.

Various events, including:

  • Case Engineering Festival
  • Guided tours for visitors
  • High School Lego Robot Competition
  • Model Bridge Building Contest
  • Battery-Powered Car Contest
In addition, the Midwest Biomedical Conference, an all-day conference designed to bring together students and practitioners of biomedical engineering and the life sciences for panel discussions, technical sessions and informed extended exchange of ideas important to the future of biomedical engineering in the Midwest, will be held on Friday, February 23, at 8 a.m. in Thwing Center.

For more details, see the E-Week schedule.

[VIA: Case News Center, February 15, 2007]

]]> Midwest Biomedical Engineering Conference http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/02/02/midwest_biomedical_engineering_conference The Case School of Engineering is hosting the Midwest Biomedical Engineering Conference on February 23. Online registration, abstract submission, and... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/02/02/midwest_biomedical_engineering_conference Applied Sciences Biological Sciences Biomedical Engineering Case Awards, News, or Publications Conferences Engineering News from the Field Northeast Ohio Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:48:00 EST The Case School of Engineering is hosting the Midwest Biomedical Engineering Conference on February 23. Online registration, abstract submission, and resume submission are now open. All abstracts and resumes must be submitted by February 9. For more information, go to http://www.mbecconference.org/.

From website:

MBEC 2007: "Showcasing the future of biomedical engineering"

The Midwest Biomedical Engineering Conference (MBEC) 2007 is designed to bring together students & practitioners of Biomedical Engineering and the Life Sciences for panel discussions, technical sessions, and informal extended exchange of ideas important to the future of Biomedical Engineering in the Midwest. Some conference highlights include:

  • Assisting participants in planning their academic and industrial careers
  • Introducing companies to the wealth of intellectual prowess rooted in the Midwest
  • Exposing participants to innovative research in biomedical engineering and allied areas
MBEC 2007 is hosted by Case Western Reserve University. All universities are welcome to attend.
[VIA: Case Daily - February 02, 2007]

]]> Moon Base in the Future? http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/12/19/moon_base_in_the_future According to the National Geographic (December 4, 2006), a moon base has been announced by NASA. I hope Cleveland and... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/12/19/moon_base_in_the_future Aerospace Engineering Engineering Government News & Resources News from the Field Northeast Ohio Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:00:00 EST According to the National Geographic (December 4, 2006), a moon base has been announced by NASA. I hope Cleveland and institutions like NASA Glenn or Case benefit from these future research and Development opportunities.

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