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Pioneer of Google’s Data Centers Dies at 58

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Barroso was born in Brazil and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1989 in electrical engineering from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. in computer engineering in 1996 from the University of Southern California. In 2004 Barroso was tasked with investigating ways to build more efficient data centers.

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U-M solar car team wins Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge

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The University of Michigan Solar Car squad took top spot in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge. The team, composed of U-M alumni and students, partnered with students from the University of Abu Dhabi (ADU) to race their championship car, Quantum, against 15 teams from six continents. On the road. Click to enlarge.

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Radar Technology Pioneer Merrill Skolnik Dies at 94

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While there, he taught a course on radar at Northeastern University , in Boston. in engineering from Johns Hopkins University , in Baltimore. He was the 1990–1991 Division VII director, and he directed the IEEE Foundation from 1999 to 2004. He was a visiting professor in 1983 at McMaster University , in Hamilton, Ont.,

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Peking University team develops method for modeling historical global black carbon emissions from motor vehicles with reduced uncertainty

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Researchers at Peking University have developed a new methodology to model black carbon (BC) emissions from diesel and gasoline motor vehicles. 2004) A technology-based global inventory of black and organic carbon emissions from combustion. Country-based mean values are shown for 1976 and 1° × 1° resolution was used for 2006.

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President-Elect Candidates On Their Plans for the Future

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Senior Member Kathleen Kramer JT MacMillan Nominated by the IEEE Board of Directors Kramer is a professor of electrical engineering at the University of San Diego, where she served as director of engineering from 2004 to 2013. Build a resilient organization. She earned master’s and doctoral degrees in EE from Caltech.

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Satellite method provides insight into ozone-NOx-VOCs sensitivity for different locations

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It is formed through complex chemical reactions initiated by sunlight and involving two types of gases, volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Volatile organic compounds occur in high volume naturally, given off by some plants, including certain tree species.

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Learn About the Candidates Running for 2023 President-Elect

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Coughlin is active in several other professional organizations including the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers and the Storage Networking Industry Association. As director she provided academic leadership for all of the university’s engineering programs. She has authored or co-authored more than 100 publications.