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Why Engineers Still Need the Humanities

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My fellowship was supposed to run through mid-June, but the grant was terminated early. Almost all NEH grants were similarly cut, as were thousands of research grants from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Personal: My Ongoing EV Adventure

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2016 Fiat 500e – Fidelio Wanting to be like the pros at the big car magazines, I asked my press contact from Fiat-Chrysler (today part of Stellantis) for a long-term Fiat 500e EV test car. The press man sent me a new 2016 Fiat 500e for three monthsI even got to pick the color. I named the little car Fidelio.

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Smoothing the road for electric vehicles

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Because of unique air-quality challenges, California has been granted permission to set more stringent air-quality regulations than the federal governments for over 50 years. In 2016, battery range was not what it is today. I leased my first EV for two reasons. It turns out that EV batteries last much longer than anyone expected.

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IEEE Recognizes Itaipu Dam’s Engineering Achievements

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The agreement granted both countries equal ownership of the dam and its power generation. TWh in 2016 (surpassed in 2020 by Three Gorges 111.8-TWh Meanwhile, Paraguay, lacking the financial resources to construct a gigawatt-scale hydroelectric facility independently, entered into a treaty with Brazil in 1973. Although Chinas 22.5-GW

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IEEE Foundation President Boosts Support for Future Engineers

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Thanks to donations, the Foundation is able to fund scholarships, research and travel grants, and fellowships in partnership with IEEE societies and sections. In 2016 Pedro Ray , the 2010 IEEE president, asked Delimar to be a volunteer for the IEEE Foundation, and he joined the board the next year.

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This Man Made the Modem in Your Phone a Reality

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The SEC Goes After Broadcoms Stock Option Grants This sharing of the wealth, ironically, led to one of the darkest chapters in Samuelis story. Samuelis Philanthropy and the Giving Pledge Samueli remained a steady presence as Broadcoms chief technology officer until 2018, continuing through its acquisition by Avago in 2016.

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Chinese Robotaxis Are Gunning for Global Domination

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and WeRide , which were founded by former Baidu executives in 2016 and 2017 respectively. states, which are quicker with permits but stringent on ongoing safety monitoring, Chinese cities initially demand rigorous testing before granting permits. Hot on Baidu’s heels are Pony.ai Both began in Silicon Valley and moved back to Guangzhou.

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