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Study finds Colorado River Basin’s worst known megadrought was 1,800 years ago

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The ongoing severe drought in the Colorado River Basin has led to the river flowing at 84% of its historic average flow. It reveals a greater range of natural hydroclimatic variability in the Colorado River than previously recognized, highlighting a need for water managers to adjust expectations and prepare for even more intense drought.

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The 2024 Not-a-Boring Competition kicks off with 130 students

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This year, TBC added three mini-competitions or projects that can be completed in shorter timelines than the main event. For the 2024 Not-a-Boring Competition’s main event, teams will compete in three categories. The student teams will compete based on maximum tunneling speed and innovation. Who can beat Gary the Snail?

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Ohio State takes first place in DOE/GM EcoCAR 3 competition

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The Ohio State University has taken first place in the final year of EcoCAR 3, an Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition, sponsored by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors Co. West Virginia University and University of Alabama teams finished second and third place, respectively. kWh energy storage system.

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DOE, General Motors and MathWorks launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The US Department of Energy (DOE), General Motors and MathWorks launched the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge, the latest DOE-sponsored Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition ( AVTC ), revealed the 12 competing universities and named the Chevrolet Blazer as the vehicle platform selected for the competition. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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A New Fund Helps IEEE HKN Student Chapters Flourish

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University chapters are the lifeblood of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu , the organization’s honor society. There are 269 chapters at universities worldwide. Support provided by universities to chapters varies widely, however—which can limit activities. At the evening event, students met with industry professionals.

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Toyota and Net Impact announce 3 finalists of Next Generation Mobility Challenge

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Andrew Gelfman, Computer Science/Engineering undergraduate, University of Colorado. Carrie Cardona, Architecture undergraduate, University of Colorado. Wenjin Li, Mechanical Engineering undergraduate, University of Colorado.

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Video Friday: Such a Showoff

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We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. student at Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute. Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics.

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