I am a professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington‚ an adjunct professor in the Information School‚ and a member of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Urban Design and Planning. My current research is primarily in human-computer interaction and designing for human values‚ in particular on systems to support civic engagement and deliberation‚ and on tools to make public transportation easier and more fun to use. I’ve also worked on UrbanSim‚ a
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Why Study Public Policy? Start by considering these five reasons why the study of public policy should be important to you: 1. As inheritors of an enduring democracy‚ also the sole superpower‚ we have both the opportunity and the responsibility to participate in civic affairs. We need know-how: the analytical‚ ethical‚ and practical skills necessary to effectively engage in public affairs. Regard this responsibility as a life-long duty. 2. The sheer extent of the intervention of government
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Cognitive Psychology as a Discipline Evolution of Cognitive Psychology as a Discipline This paper will cover cognition and what it means; this paper will also look at interdisciplinary perspective as it relates to cognitive psychology. Then the paper will describe the emergence of cognitive psychology as a discipline. And last the paper will assess the effects of the decline of behaviorism on the discipline of cognitive psychology
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The work-force has significantly since 1994 but small norms such as physical attractive still lives and legally is should not be that way. “…discrimination against people based on what they look like as a serious problem that should and can be addressed by law” (Rhodes‚ 2010‚ p.1). That situation may be a lot harder to detect than a problem dealing with race or ethnic background. Even though there is a law made for this particular situation this has continued to happen and really is human nature
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Interdisciplinary Research Assignment - Chapter 11 11.1 How does the definition of common ground complement and extend the definitions of interdisciplinary studies and interdisciplinarity? The definition of common ground compliments the definition of interdisciplinary studies by giving credence to the need and use of integration. 11.2 How does common ground theory explain how we are able to comprehend so many different perspectives? What are the implications of the theories of Clark and Bromme for
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development and properties The Master’s degree programme in Materials Science and Engineering provides expertise in areas important around the world as an industrial nation‚ both today and in the future. Since Materials Science and Engineering is interdisciplinary‚ we must have solid basis in mathematics‚ physics and chemistry. At the same time‚ we need to understand how the materials are produced‚ how they function‚ which properties they have and how they are shaped and used. As a Materials Science and
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students became more tolerant towards others and were able to strengthen their learning power. Being familiar with multiple intelligence theory‚ knowing the different learning styles‚ utilizing appropriate classroom methods‚ and exploring the interdisciplinary classroom will empower students towards a lifetime of learning. Recognizing the multiple intelligence theory is the first step in capturing the different learning styles. “Howard Gardners multiple intelligence theory (Gardner‚ 1993) proposes
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Personality * Daniel Pink‚ July 2009. The surprising science of motivation [online] TED Global 2009. http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/dan_pink_on_motivation.html Retrieved May 25‚ 2013 * M. D. Wachter‚ June 1976. Journal of Medical Ethics. Interdisciplinary Teamwork‚ page 52-57. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2495117/? page=2 Retrieved May 25‚ 2013
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Goals My reason for applying to Empire State is to complete my degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. A college education will assist me in acquiring a range of knowledge in many subjects‚ as well as advanced knowledge in the specific subjects I am interested in. Throughout my career in the military I have received training in many aspects of leadership‚ and management. The training encompassed a variety of areas which included human resources and logistical
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procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations. Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life. Participate in developing facility social work policies. Develop‚ maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others. Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings. Understand and
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