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Clark State to host engineering celebration this month – Springfield News Sun

Clark State College will hold an engineering celebration and enrollment fest later this month for current and future students.

The Engineering Summer Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, at Shull Hall on the main campus.

At the event, students can meet the engineering faculty, network with new and current engineering students, receive assistance with scheduling, financial aid and other student services, as well as celebrate the accomplishments of the Metallica Scholars. There will also be food trucks, music, a bouncy house and other activities.

We hope to see folks from all our service community represented, of all ages and educational backgrounds, said Dr. J. Nickey Brown, assistant professor of manufacturing technology management. This is a family friendly community event for anyone curious about robotics, automation, manufacturing and welding.

Brown said the goal of the event is to create an opportunity for new and prospective students to apply for college, meet faculty, tour classrooms and labs, network with each other, and celebrate the Metallica Scholars for completing their welding certificate in one year.

We want to open our doors to those who arent familiar with some of the new technology and programs we have starting in the fall, she said. Clark State is in a great position to meet the needs of our local and national industries.

With the help of the H-1B One Workforce Grant funding, students will be able to apply for scholarships and grants towards in-demand programs such as welding, CNC machining and the laser material processing certificates, Brown said.

The college was also selected to receive $100,000 through the Metallica Scholars Initiative that will transform the future of students.

The Metallica Scholars Initiative, established in 2019, is funded by All Within My Hands (AWMH) and led by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to provide support for career and technical education programs. This initiative focuses on enhancing skills while also providing services to students looking to enter a traditional trade or other applied learning program.

Our goal for the Metallica Scholars Initiative is to shine a light on workforce education and support the next generation of tradespeople, said Pete Delgrosso, Executive Director, All Within My Hands. With the addition of the 2022-2023 Metallica Scholars program, our grants will reach over 2,000 men and women in 32 community colleges across 27 states.

The Metallica Scholarship application is open for students to enroll in the fall. The scholarships cover tuition, books, materials, and experience with equipment for students to obtain a welding certificate. This certificate can be earned in two semesters and is stackable with an associate degree in manufacturing engineering technologies and a bachelors degree.

Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by July 24 at https://bit.ly/EngineeringSummerFest.

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Mizzou alumna uses web design expertise to give back to … – University of Missouri College of Engineering

July 10, 2023

Erica Martin, BS CS/IT 08, has had a whirlwind couple of years. Her business, Pixel Jam Digital, celebrated its fifth anniversary this summer with a current roster of roughly 100 clients from across the globe seeking website and digital design services. Last year, she launched an online database of medical, social and other resources. And shes been to a few awards ceremonies Pixel Jam Digital was named a Columbia Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year finalist this summer, and much to her delight Martin received the Nerd of the Year award from a local non-profit.

Despite her jam-packed schedule, Martin jumped at the opportunity to join the new Department of Engineering and Information Technology Industrial Advisory Council. For her, it was a way to use the skills she honed at Mizzou Engineering to give back while also encouraging diversity within engineering.

Professor Chip Gubera reached out to me last summer and told me they were putting this committee together and wanted people they knew would be active, she said. So, of course, I was like, Yes, sign me up, thats me. But it also reminded me of how I felt when I was one of four women in the computer science department. Representation is extremely important. I thought what can I do on the council that would make other women and students in general feel safe, comfortable and confident that they can succeed?

Now interim chair of the IAC, Martin helps guide curriculum and programming, while providing industrial input for accreditation. As part of IAC duties, she joined fellow council members to judge senior capstone projects this spring.

I was so overwhelmingly impressed by some of the projects, not just by the functionality or design, but the business planning in general, she said. I know how much thought and effort they put into it, and I was impressed to see that at an undergraduate level.

From fashion to passion

Martin grew up in what she calls the gateway computer era, and she was passionate about programming from the get-go.

At that time, households had a dedicated computer room with a huge monitor and came in a box that looked like a cow, she said. I remember when we got our first computer. I set up an AOL profile and discovered ASCII code, the most basic version of digital design, and I would customize my profile daily.

She soon found herself helping friends personalize their MySpace profiles and exploring web design through the once-popular web hosting service, GeoCities.

Not realizing yet she could turn that passion into a career, she enrolled at Stephens College to study fashion design. When she took Calculus I for fun, a professor suggested she look into engineering at Mizzou. By sophomore year, she had transferred to information technology, then under the umbrella of computer science, with a minor in fine art .

The crossover of studies really kept my interest piqued, she said. I could do the math and programming, and then do colorful design and aesthetics an hour later.

Academically, she surpassed male classmates, ultimately leading a capstone project that took second-place in a statewide competition and helped IT at Mizzou snag its first award as a program.

In addition to leadership, she gained foundational and analytical skills that helped her navigate industry before ultimately branching out on her own in 2018.

Mizzou Engineering really set good expectations for me in terms of learning how to learn, she said. It helped me learn to break things down granularly, which has helped with business ownership.

Today, Pixel Jam Digital offers a full range of web design, custom development and analytics services. Her client base has grown from contracting with other brand and design agencies to working directly with businesses around Missouri to servicing companies as far away as Australia.

Changing the world, one pixel at a time

During the pandemic in 2020, Martin began noticing a hodgepodge of social service messaging scattered across her social media channels. One organization was offering food assistance, another transportation, another medical screenings and so on.

To better organize these resources, she created an online database to serve as a one-stop shop for users. When other organizations began launching similar databases, she paused the project but returned to it last year, expanding the scope and type of resources.

I decided to relaunch it in 2022 with the long-term goal of building it on the Decentralized web, a different foundation of the internet thats more private and secure, she said. The whole premise is you can go to a website that doesnt track your data and find unbiased information.

The site, Help Radar, connects users to food, legal assistance, LGBTQIA+ support, mental health services and more. Currently, she manually populates the site with mostly regional resources but ultimately hopes to expand it across the country with representatives in each state to keep content current.

Its just another way shes using her Mizzou Made expertise to give back.

I like to joke that I want to save the world through web design, she said. But what I mean is that I want to use my knowledge to build tools that end up helping people.

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Diversity bolsters the strength of the engineering sector – Gillian … – The Scotsman

As managing director at a civil and structural engineering consultancy, I am often asked whether a career in engineering is a good choice, and in particular for women.

As a new cohort of engineering graduates enter the workplace, I thought it would be interesting to conduct a short survey of my female colleagues to get their take on what its like to be in engineering.

At Will Rudd, women are excelling at all levels of the business, fulfilling technically challenging roles across a wide (sometimes niche) range of engineering disciplines and sharing their expert knowledge and insight with both colleagues and clients.

Engineering undoubtedly makes for a rich and varied career with so many opportunities to grow and learn within a given role and to advance through the practice. When I asked colleagues to describe a typical day, the response was that no two days were the same. All of the Will Rudd team get involved in varied projects. This, I believe, is key to nurturing talent and honing technical skills.

One of our newest recruits, for instance, graduate engineer Ira Abu Omar gets involved in all types of projects, such as designing structures from steelwork, new builds, roof trusses and underground pipes. Whereas project engineer, Nikki Devon Brannan Johnston could be out one day (or night) hanging over a bridge doing inspections, the next she could be crunching numbers doing hydraulic modelling. Her colleague, senior engineering technician Tracy Milne, could be on site undertaking surveys; or drawing 2D and 3D layouts.

Irem Serefoglu, an experienced project engineer who recently joined our practice has worked in regions where women typically dont go for technical jobs. I had to smile in agreement when she told me that as a woman in engineering, its always fun to surprise people with your knowledge and technical skills, and yes, I agree, thats definitely a nice part of our job.

I think I speak for all engineers when I say that a highlight of the job is seeing a project you have worked on come to fruition and knowing that it will be seen, used and even admired for years to come. And projects really do come in all shapes and sizes. I myself have worked on Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport I am still very proud every time I travel through Heathrow to know that I contributed to it. More locally, at Will Rudd, I led the renovation of the Usher Hall.

My colleague Shirley Evatt, senior associate, who has been with the firm since the nineties has taken the lead role in so many ambitious and diverse projects. The more unusual ones that spring to mind include designing bases to support huge model giraffes; and redesigning steel trusses to make sure Concordes tail could fit inside an aircraft hangar. Shirley is now working on the multi-million-pound renovation project of the Kings Theatre in Edinburgh.

I say to the women and girls out there contemplating a career in engineering: Just go for it! There are not many jobs where you point out structures to other people and say, I did that!.

Gillian Ogilvie is managing director, Edinburgh, at civil and structural engineering consultancy Will Rudd

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Unpacking the U.S. Network Operations & Engineering Salary and … – Fagen wasanni

Unpacking the U.S. Network Operations & Engineering Salary and Skills Pay Survey Report: A Comprehensive Analysis

The U.S. Network Operations & Engineering Salary and Skills Pay Survey Report is a comprehensive analysis that provides valuable insights into the current state of the industry. This report, which is based on data collected from thousands of professionals across the country, offers a detailed look at salary trends, skill demands, and other key factors that are shaping the field of network operations and engineering.

The report reveals that the median salary for network operations and engineering professionals in the U.S. is currently around $85,000 per year. However, this figure can vary significantly depending on factors such as experience, education, and location. For instance, professionals with advanced degrees or certifications tend to earn higher salaries, while those working in major tech hubs like Silicon Valley or New York City can expect to earn significantly more than their counterparts in other parts of the country.

In addition to salary information, the report also provides a detailed breakdown of the most in-demand skills in the field of network operations and engineering. Unsurprisingly, technical skills such as network design, troubleshooting, and security are highly sought after by employers. However, the report also highlights the growing importance of soft skills such as communication, project management, and leadership. As the field becomes increasingly complex and interdisciplinary, professionals who can bridge the gap between technical expertise and business acumen are in high demand.

The report also sheds light on the impact of emerging technologies on the field of network operations and engineering. For instance, the rise of cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) has led to a surge in demand for professionals with skills in these areas. Similarly, the growing threat of cyber attacks has made cybersecurity skills more valuable than ever. As these trends continue to evolve, professionals who stay ahead of the curve by continuously updating their skills and knowledge are likely to have a competitive edge in the job market.

Another key finding of the report is the significant gender pay gap that exists in the field of network operations and engineering. According to the data, women in this field earn, on average, 20% less than their male counterparts. This disparity is a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges that women face in the tech industry, and underscores the need for continued efforts to promote diversity and equality.

In conclusion, the U.S. Network Operations & Engineering Salary and Skills Pay Survey Report offers a wealth of information for both professionals and employers in this field. For professionals, it provides a benchmark for evaluating their own salary and skills, and highlights the areas where they may need to focus their career development efforts. For employers, it offers valuable insights into the current talent market, and can help inform strategies for recruitment, retention, and workforce development. As the field of network operations and engineering continues to evolve, staying informed about these trends will be crucial for success.

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Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering at KAIST – Argonne National Laboratory

Materials Science Seminar

Abstract:In this seminar, I will briefly introduce the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at KAIST and present two main themes: visualization of polarization using atomic force microscopy and machine-learning-based materials design and development.

In the first part, I will show how proxies like piezoelectric strain, screening charges, and friction coefficient can be used to image ferroelectric polarization and how the contrast mechanism can be applied to energy harvesting and chemical mechanical polishing. In the second part, I will show how machine learning can help us find the quantitative correlation between processing, structure, measurement, and performance parameters from related journal papers and how it can be used to develop processing recipes for improved performance. Materials imaging combined with machine learning will be compelling shortly and accelerate the speed of analysis without sacrificing accuracy, leading to more competitive failure analysis and new materials design. Finally, I will briefly cover the materials and molecular modeling, imaging, informatics, and integration (M3I3) initiative at KAIST and conclude my talk.

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Design and Engineering Performance and Flexibility: The NVIDIA L4 Tensor Core GPU – ENGINEERING.com

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Deep learning, generative AI, simulation, ray traced rendering, powerful graphics and virtualized desktops require GPU-accelerated computing to realize the power of current CAD and CAE applications.

Producing photorealistic images directly from CAD files via ray tracing is becoming common, driven by design reviews or the need of marketing and sales for quicker content access. Organizations are reducing power used in data centers, in the cloud and at the edge to reduce TCO and implement sustainability strategies.

The NVIDIA L4 Tensor Core GPU is NVIDIAs most efficient accelerator for mainstream servers, compatible with vast numbers of current servers, and delivers a highly parallel computing platform designed specifically for HPC, AI and visualization workloads. This whitepaper explores the NVIDIA L4 GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture from a performance, energy efficiency and installed base compatibility perspective.

Modern GPUs must handle workloads across data centers including AI, big data analytics, data science, simulation and professional visualization. The NVIDIA L4 features 7424 NVIDIA CUDA cores for outstanding design and engineering performance to tackle complex problems with productivity and innovation. A wide variety of L4 software support is available, including NVIDIA AI Enterprise that allows organizations to widely deploy AI.

NVIDIA L4 GPU. (Image: PNY.)

Organizations require GPUs that work across servers. The L4 delivers a low-profile form factor operating in a 72W low-power envelope suitable for essentially any existing or planned data center server environment, making it an efficient, cost-effective solution for any server, cloud instance or edge deployment.

L4 makes data centers more flexible, powerful and capable of supporting a wider array of workflows. GPU virtualization allows onboarding or offboarding workers as projects evolve, while allowing for more efficient use of data center resources, by allocating tasks or users exactly at the GPU acceleration required. Data centers can reduce the number of servers, corresponding square footage and networking infrastructure, as well as HVAC requirements, by moving to L4 equipped servers.

AI, ray traced rendering and CAE software require compute power that only GPUs can deliver to keep highly skilled professionals productive and innovative. For the best performance, data needs to be in GPU memory, requiring large memory capacity as task complexity continues to increase. The L4 GPU uses fourth-generation Tensor Core technology with FP8 precision support and 1.5x larger GPU memory. FP8 reduces memory pressure compared to higher precisions and dramatically accelerates AI throughput.

Ray traced rendering simulates the physical behavior of light and materials. NVIDIAs invention of RT Cores, now in their third generation, made real-time ray tracing a reality. The Ada Lovelace architectures fourth generation Tensor Cores accelerate transformative AI technologies including intelligent chatbots, generative AI, natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision. NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling 3.0 (DLSS 3) for graphics and rendering with fourth generation Tensor Cores utilizing fine-grained structured sparsity and FP8 precision can deliver up to a 4x performance improvement.

Video analytics, transcoding or compression and machine vision require high performance real-time processing of data. L4 GPUs provide video transcoding and compression support with NVIDIAs optimized AV1 stack (all popular legacy CODECs are also supported). L4 DLSS 3 and the NVIDIA Optical Flow Accelerator (OFA) use AI to create additional high-quality frames if required. L4 is also ideal for virtualized augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). JPEG decoders in L4 speed up applications needing computer vision computational power. L4-based servers can host over 1,000 concurrent video streams and provide over 120x more AI video end-to-end pipeline performance than CPU solutions. L4 can stream in multiple resolutions and formats to multiple platforms while enabling simultaneous broadcasting on more channels including social media platforms.

Tightening energy mandates, energy costs and the reality of climate change mean organizations require energy efficiency in data centers. Energy efficient L4 GPUs lower TCO and reduce a sites carbon footprinta win-win for enterprises, users and the planet. L4 GPUs deliver up to 120x better AI video performance, deliver up to 99 percent better energy efficiency and dramatically reduce TCO compared to traditional CPU-based infrastructure. Using L4 GPUs enables enterprises to reduce rack space and significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, or allows smaller solar, wind or other sustainable energy options to power even the most advanced GPU-equipped facilities. Energy efficiency and GPU virtualization autocatalyze a virtuous cycle of energy reduction while allowing scalability to support more users from GPU-enhanced data centers.

The energy saved by switching from CPUs to L4 GPUs in a 2MW data center can power over 2,000 homes for one year or the carbon offset from 172,000 trees grown over 10 years.

The L4 GPU is ideal for virtualized GPU-enabled collaborative workflows for geographically dispersed teams. NVIDIA virtual GPU (vGPU) software running on the L4 GPU increases workstation performance by 50 percent for mid- to high-end design workflows scenarios. L4 fully supports NVIDIA RTX Virtual Workstation (vWS) for high-end professional software. Over 90 percent of productivity applications utilize GPU acceleration, an ideal scenario for NVIDIA virtual PC (vPC).

Conversational AI applications are now mainstream. Speech generates hundreds of billions of minutes of data every day.

L4 is optimized for inference at scale for a broad range of AI applications, including recommender systems, voice-based AI avatar assistants, generative AI, visual search and contact center automation. Rapid advances in LLM (large language model) technology also benefit from the NVIDIA L4. The L4 GPU is up to 28x faster for natural language processing (NLP) versus a CPU.

AI is widely used in areas such as life sciences, radiology, genomics, weather and climate modeling and particle physics.

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L4 simulation performance is significantly faster than CPU performance:

Organizations require servers that increase system performance for CAD and CAE workflows in conjunction with deep learning, generative AI, simulation, advanced rendering and graphics and virtualized desktops. Enterprises also need a smaller footprint cost-effective energy efficient infrastructure to support any workflow running on servers, cloud instances or edge deployment.

The NVIDIA L4 GPU is NVIDIAs most efficient and adaptable NVIDIA data center accelerator for mainstream servers. The L4 is compatible with a vast number of currently installed servers, and delivers a highly parallel computing platform designed specifically for design and engineering, HPC, AI, visualization and virtualization workloads.

PNY provides support for a wide range of NVIDIA professional GPUs and NVIDIA networking products. For more information on how PNY can help in choosing the right NVIDIA RTX GPU for CAD and CAE engineering workstations, visit PNY.

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Art and Engineering: The World of Custom Motorcycle Builder … – Nippon.com

Motorcycle customizer Nakajima Shirs engineering expertise and passion for crafting perfect riding machines have made him one of the top artisans in his field. We visited him at his workshop 46works in the hills of Yamanashi Prefecture to talk about the aesthetics of creating functional bikes of exquisite beauty.

In customized motorcycle circles, Nakajima Shir needs no introduction. Since joining the niche world, his reputation for craftsmanship in converting retro European machines has made him a leader in his field. Based at his workshop 46works in the foothills of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Yamanashi Prefecture, he labors in isolation, spending months at a time focused solely on building and maintaining his creations.

People are free to email him with inquirieshe keeps the telephone number and address of the shop secret to minimize distractionsbut should keep in mind that Nakajima does not do general repairs, reserving his skills and creativity for grander projects. Although not the easiest person to reach, in February of this year Nakajima gave customized motorcycle aficionados a rare, first-hand glimpse at his craftsmanship with the solo exhibit Zenkai ka ina ka (Full Throttle or Nothing). Held at a gallery in Tokyo and featuring five of his creations, the event drew over 2,000 visitors from around Japan during its 10-day run.

The exhibition featured privately owned motorcycles that Nakajima built.

Nakajima first rose to prominence on the customizing scene with Ritmo-Sereno, a custom shop he established in Tokyo in 2001. There he and his small crew of employees made and sold original parts and worked on semi-custom orders along with providing general mechanical services. As the shop grew, though, Nakajima noticed that business matters demanded a greater share of his attention, leaving diminishing time for building bikes. I had to stop and ask myself what I really wanted to do, recounts Nakajima. Thats when I decided to focus my energy on customizing. Leaving the shop in the capable hands of his staff, Nakajima in 2014 packed up and relocated to the countryside of Yamanashi, far from the bustle of city life.

Nakajimas workshop 46works sets in the shadows of the Yatsugatake range. A 1970 Alpha Romeo, one of Nakajimas many other customizing projects, sets in the shops carport. (Fuchi Takayuki)

Parts and tools carefully collected by Nakajima over years line the walls and other spaces of the workshop. (Fuchi Takayuki)

When Nakajima set out building bikes, customized motorcycles were synonymous with youth counterculture. Harley-Davidson choppers of Easy Rider fame and the British-made bikes and vintage Italian scooters favored by the Mods and Rockers of Quadrophenia dominated the scene.

Nakajimas creative muse, however, led him toward European makers, in particular classic BMW and Moto Guzzi models from the 1970s and 80s. Using contemporary techniques and materials, he built machines that boasted the speed, comfort, and performance of modern bikes while preserving their classic look and feel. This novel combination of retro and new firmly established Nakajima as a customizer par excellence.

Nakajimas 1991 BMW R100RS Caf Racer. (Nakajima Shir)

A custom based on the 1987 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000. (Nakajima Shir)

Today, Nakajima enjoys acclaim among motorcycle fans of all stripes, with his works regularly setting the internet and social media abuzz. He has also drawn the attention of manufacturers like BMW, who teamed up with him on a special project to mark the ninetieth anniversary of the German makers motorcycle division, Motorrad.

The undertaking brought together Nakajima and other Japanese customizers to reinterpret BMWs classic R nineT roadster. The project had a huge impact on the custom bike scene. True to form, Nakajima impressed with his contribution, the lightweight and functional Club Racer.

Nakajimas Clubman Racer is beautiful in its simplicity. (Takayanagi Ken/BMW Motorrad)

Nakajima says that he was initially drawn to BMW and Moto Guzzi models for their performance and distinctive engine designs. Theyre great bikes to work with, he declares. All I do is build on the quality thats already there. This typically involves souping up the engine, swapping out heavy exterior components with modern materialsa lightweight bike is easier to rideand boosting comfort and safety with a high-performance suspension and upgraded braking system. When building a bike, though, Nakajima insists that it has never been his style to add elements for the sake of playing to the crowd. Rather, his focus is solely on making a custom that fits the demands and desires of the person ordering it, declaring that a 46works custom is always a one-of-a-kind machine.

An experienced racer with several titles to his name, Nakajima has honed his technique as much on the speedway as in the workshop. Racing serves as a testing ground for both new ideas and the machines he builds. He asserts that in customizing, there are no correct answers, but a machines performance on the track provides a clear indication of its merits. As Nakajima says, winning is all the proof you need.

Nakajima rides a custom BMW of his own design in a vintage road race. (Nakajima Shir)

This BMW R80 Racer built by Nakajima in 2006 while at Ritmo-Sereno was a first in featuring modern components and set the customizing world abuzz with its beauty and speed. (Nakajima Shir)

Nakajima is known for the beauty of his customs, a reputation he welcomes even though he maintains that aesthetics are not one of his top priorities. Im not one to rely on inspiration or let my imagination run wild as an artist might, Nakajima says. Im totally lost when given a free hand. To him, the artistic appeal of the bikes he builds arises from applying the preferences of the person ordering the custom in a way that heightens the inherent qualities of the machine. Its about enhancing the different features of a motorcycle and improving performance.

Describing the process, he says the first step is to work out with the client the overall feel they are aiming for. This will determine what features and functions to include and the eventual shape the machine will have, he explains. From there, I tweak and adjust the various components millimeter by millimeter, a process that both imbues the machine with beauty and maximizes functionality.

Nakajima has always been one to pursue his passions wholeheartedly. Even as a child, any new pursuit that piqued his interests quickly absorbed him completely. In elementary school, he became an amateur radio operator and spent countless hours entranced by the diverse people he found on the airwaves. In response to his mother trying to teach him to play the piano, he took up the guitar, which in time led him deep into the music scene. It was the same with manga, vintage cars, and ultimately motorcycles.

His first job as an adult was editing a motorcycle magazine. At the same time, he pursued a career in music, playing guitar, writing, and producing other musicians. However, these felt like ways to pass the time rather than true passions. The one exception among his many interests was customizing motorcycles.

Now an established builder, Nakajima refuses to be complacent and continues to forge new ground. His recent solo exhibition represents an attempt to raise custom bikes from niche objects to works of art.

Nakajima, surrounded by the trappings of his many interests, at his office at 46works. (Fuchi Takayuki)

Nakajima has also set up a YouTube channel where he posts videos introducing his customizing techniques. The goal is to pull the curtain back on 46works to give motorcycle fans an entertaining tour of the manufacturing process. The channel boasts some 170,000 subscribers from around the globe who tune in to admire Nakajimas unparalleled skills and experience.

Some have expressed surprise at Nakajimas openness in sharing his talents and know-how online, but the customizer is unconcerned about the threat of copycats stealing his techniques. Anyone who feels up to it is welcome to imitate what I do, he declares confidently. Traditionally, customizing has just been about builders filling orders for clients. My aim is to take the industry beyond this model. Sharing techniques and other information through videos seemed like a good place to start.

Ambitious and driven when it comes to what he loves, Nakajima firmly believes that there are others out there who share his passions. This conviction gives him the confidence to continue crafting stunning customs and to share his creations and skills with likeminded individuals online the world over.

Motorcycles, parts, and machinery fill the main shop of 46works. A different wing is dedicated to four-wheel vehicles. (Fuchi Takayuki)

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What is prompt engineering, and how does it work? – Cointelegraph

Prompt engineering has become a powerful method for optimizing language models innatural language processing (NLP). It entails creating efficient prompts, often referred to as instructions or questions, to direct the behavior and output of AI models.

Due to prompt engineerings capacity to enhance the functionality and management of language models, it has attracted a lot of attention. This article will delve into the concept of prompt engineering, its significance and how it works.

Prompt engineering involves creating precise and informative questions or instructions that allow users to acquire desired outputs from AI models. These prompts serve as precise inputs that direct language modeling behavior and text generation. Users can modify and control the output of AI models by carefully structuring prompts, which increases their usefulness and dependability.

Related:How to write effective ChatGPT prompts for better results

In response to the complexity and expanding capabilities of language models, prompt engineering has changed over time. Although quick engineering may not have a long history, its foundations can be seen in early NLP research and the creation of AI language models. Heres a brief overview of the history of prompt engineering:

Prompt engineering was less common before the development of transformer-based models like OpenAIs generative pre-trained transformer (GPT).Contextual knowledge and adaptability are lacking in earlier language models like recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and convolutional neural networks (CNNs), which restricts the potential for prompt engineering.

The introduction of transformers, specifically with the Attention Is All You Need paper by Vaswani et al. in 2017, revolutionized the field of NLP. Transformers made it possible to pre-train language models on a broad scale and teach them how to represent words and sentences in context. However, throughout this time, prompt engineering was still a relatively unexplored technique.

A major turning point for rapid engineering occurred with the introduction of OpenAIs GPTmodels. GPT models demonstrated the effectiveness of pre-training and fine-tuning on particular downstream tasks. For a variety of purposes, researchers and practitioners have started using quick engineering techniques to direct the behavior and output of GPT models.

As the understanding of prompt engineering grew, researchers began experimenting with different approaches and strategies. This included designing context-rich prompts, using rule-based templates, incorporating system or user instructions, and exploring techniques like prefix tuning. The goal was to enhance control, mitigate biases and improve the overall performance of language models.

As prompt engineering gained popularity among NLP experts, academics and programmers started to exchange ideas, lessons learned and best practices. Online discussion boards, academic publications, and open-source libraries significantly contributed to developing prompt engineering methods.

Prompt engineering continues to be an active area of research and development. Researchers are exploring ways to make prompt engineering more effective, interpretable and user-friendly. Techniques like rule-based rewards, reward models and human-in-the-loop approaches are being investigated to refine prompt engineering strategies.

Prompt engineering is essential for improving the usability and interpretability of AI systems. It has a number of benefits, including:

Users can direct the language model to generate desired responses by giving clear instructions through prompts. This degree of oversight can aid in ensuring that AI models provide results that comply with predetermined standards or requirements.

Prompt engineering can be used as a tool to reduce bias in AI systems. Biases in generated text can be found and reduced by carefully designing the prompts, leading to more just and equal results.

Language models can be modified to display desired behaviors using prompt engineering. As a result, AI systems can become experts in particular tasks or domains, which enhances their accuracy and dependability in particular use cases.

Related:How to use ChatGPT like a pro

Prompt engineering uses a methodical process to create powerful prompts. Here are some crucial actions:

Establish the precise aim or objective you want the language model to achieve. Any NLP task, including text completion, translation and summarization, may be involved.

Clearly define the inputs required by the language model and the desired outputs you expect from the system.

Create prompts that clearly communicate the expected behavior to the model. These questions should be clear, brief and appropriate for the given purpose. Finding the best prompts may require trial and error and revision.

Put the created prompts to the test by feeding them into the language model and evaluating the results. Review the outcomes, look for flaws and tweak the instructions to boost performance.

Take into account the evaluations findings when calibrating and fine-tuning the prompts. This procedure entails making minor adjustments to obtain the required model behavior, ensuring that it aligns with the intended job and requirements.

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Porter takes role as American Society of Agricultural and Biological … – Newswise

Newswise Dana Porter, PE, knew from an early age, living and working on her familys farm in the Texas Panhandle, how agriculture production impacted the world around her.

She later discovered her own path to personally impact agriculture and the world as an agricultural engineering student atTexas A&M University.

Porter is now aTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Serviceagricultural engineer specializing in water management in Lubbock. Additionally, she is a professor and associate head oftheDepartment of Biological and Agricultural Engineeringin theTexas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, serving as the departments AgriLife Extension program leader.

Porter will soon begin her term as presidentof theAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, ASABE, for2023-2024. She was elected early in 2022, beginning rotation through a three-year term in which she will serve one year each as president elect, president and past president.

ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food and biological systems.

A member of theTexas A&M AgriLifeHigh Plains Water Management Team, Porter is recognized for her integrated applied research and extension programs related to agricultural water management and irrigation that emphasize technologies and management for production in areas with a limited quantity and quality of water.

Agricultural engineers have an incredible impact on the daily lives of millions of people every day, she said. We address big picture challenges of water, food, fiber and energy security; processing, packaging and storage of agricultural products; environmental quality; and agricultural safety and health.

Porter said her goal as president is to help spotlight how agricultural engineers provide essential expertise in a rapidly evolving field. Agricultural engineers are leading innovations in cutting-edge technologies in fields like automated farming, precision agriculture and sustainable production.

She said part of her mission is to assist students and graduates along their professional path to fill critical positions as agriculture continues to evolve.

Agriculture is continually changing the way it provides products that are critical to us all, and agricultural engineers are spearheading those innovations, she said.

Porter joined the Texas A&M Student Chapter of ASABE as an undergraduate student. She said her professors strongly encouraged students to join and actively participate in professional organizations.

Membership as a student gave Porter opportunities to develop a broad professional network that opened doors for her career. She also found inspiration from other agricultural engineers working on advanced technologies.

Throughout her career, ASABE has provided a community of peers, venues for helpful feedback on her research, professional development support and opportunities for her to give back to the profession in impactful ways.

Porter recommends students join professional organizations for all the benefits and opportunities that can propel a career and an engineers impact on the field.

Being part of ASABE opened my eyes to what other people in the field were doing outside the department, she said. It is about building networks, but its so much more. It really is an international network of professionals and that opens job opportunities, paths for graduate school, a way into industry or consulting, and a way to find mentors and connect with peers. We certainly also get ideas from working on projects together.

Porter has authored or co-authored more than 60 refereed journal publications,numerous conference presentations and developed a variety of other publications, workshops and products.

Porter earned her bachelors and masters degrees in agricultural engineering from Texas A&M and a doctorate from Mississippi State University in agricultural and biological engineering.

She was inducted asASABE Fellow in 2017 after 31 years as a member of the organization. Other honors include the Professional Engineering Institute Engineer of the Year award and several of the societys Educational Aids Blue Ribbon awards.

Porter hasserved on the societys Board of Trustees and the ASABE Foundation Board of Trustees and has chaired numerous ASABE committees, including those for engineering licensure and professional ethics.

In addition, Porter has assisted in reviewing and revising standards as well as theSupplied Reference Handbook and Practice Examfor the agricultural and biological engineering professional engineers exam.

I think all of us want to make the world a better place and want to do something we feel has greater value and significance beyond ourselves, she said. To me, its very obvious that agricultural engineering has that type of impact.

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– Advanced Engineering takes sustainability to new heights for 2023 … – Design Products & Applications

11 July 2023

In line with the growing awareness of the environmental challenges we face, such as climate change, resource depletion and waste generation, Advanced Engineering has put in place fresh sustainable practices for the events 14th year.

After a successful launch in 2022, the usual paper-based show guides will once again be replaced by a brand-new and improved app to provide attendees with details about exhibitors, schedules, speaker programmes and floor plans at the click of a button.

Further limiting paper waste, attendees will be guided by digital signposts, while a significantly reduced number of print magazines will also be made available.

In addition, several areas in the venue are made up of recycled materials, such as the flooring which will involve carpet that is latex-free and completely recyclable. The show will also see an increase in the number of vegetarian meals served in the VIP lounges, while water fountains on the show floor will be free to use for exhibitors and visitors, posing as an alternative to bottled water.

Attendees are therefore encouraged to bring their own water bottles ideally reusable kinds.

The increasing demand for sustainable practices is driven by a growing awareness of the environmental impacts of large events, as well as the efforts from exhibitors and other stakeholders to reduce these impacts in their operations, explained Alison Willis, Director of Easyfairs.

Trade shows and exhibitions can have significant environmental impact due to the large amounts of energy and resources that are required to set up and run them, so weve taken it upon [ourselves] to play our part in becoming more sustainable.

In fact, Advanced Engineering will choose a selection of exhibitors to be a part of our sustainability trail. In the run-up to the show, exhibitors can apply if they have a specific sustainable product or service, and the chosen companies will be marked on the floor plan and will also have a tile placed in front of their stand for visitors to see.

While it is essential to decrease the environmental impact of our annual trade show, it is equally important to carry out sustainability initiatives that raise awareness, especially amongst attendees who continually operate in a framework of environmental regulations daily.

The changes come as Advanced Engineering recently announced a fresh and future-focused rebrand, which has introduced a main stage for the events well-attended forums, removing the previous show zones from its exhibition floor.

To ensure more cross-industry collaboration, engineering exhibitors will now be categorised by the services, products and solutions, rather than being divided into several zones. Therefore, attendees can expect to find relevant contacts easily and gain the opportunity to show every sector they work in, further removing layout limitations for exhibitors.

To register today and view the current 2023 exhibitor list, please visit the Advanced Engineering website.

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