Kinzie Cortez
WRC 1013
As most people know the average amount of hours an adult should sleep is 7 to 9 hours.
In the US more than one third of adults do not sleep enough. Not getting enough sleep can lead up to difficulty in decision making, memory loss, higher chances of getting an infection, and obesity. The article stated that due to a new 'sleep optimization' technique we are able to make the sleep experience better so that we can enjoy the satisfaction of deep sleep in less time.
The most effective test that has been completed and successful was one where they had the participant wear headphones that would record brain activity and would note when "slow waves" would happen. Then the device would play a short pulse of a soft sound in sync with the brains natural slow waves. This would cycle through the whole night. People who participated in this testing were said to have performed better on memorization tests, and remembered things better from the day before. It also made changes to their hormonal balance, which reduced their level of cortisol. This also showed improvement to their immune response. There are many successful products now being made to help boost slow wave sleep, and this is allowing more people to enjoy their sleep in less time.
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20191122-how-to-sleep-better?ocid=ww.social.link.linkedin
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Linkedin Assignment
Joel Collins
WRC1013
This article is a research that was done by researchers at UTSA that were looking to learn more about the brain's amygdala. This study was done in 2019 in order to learn how anxiety, depression, and other emotions correspond to the function of the amygdala. This is crucial to everyone who suffers from these cases of troubling mindsets and emotions because understanding what's affecting their brain can lead to a measure of countering the activity.
This study was possible because the developments in studying neuronal cells is advanced enough to understand their correlation with this region in the brain. The researchers discovered that inputs from the cortex of the brain suggest that timing and strength of inputs has a crucial impact on these emotions that suddenly overtake your mind. These neurological disorders can have a better diagnosis and treatment once the researchers go a step further and continue to discover more about this relatively unknown region in our brains.
WRC1013
This article is a research that was done by researchers at UTSA that were looking to learn more about the brain's amygdala. This study was done in 2019 in order to learn how anxiety, depression, and other emotions correspond to the function of the amygdala. This is crucial to everyone who suffers from these cases of troubling mindsets and emotions because understanding what's affecting their brain can lead to a measure of countering the activity.
This study was possible because the developments in studying neuronal cells is advanced enough to understand their correlation with this region in the brain. The researchers discovered that inputs from the cortex of the brain suggest that timing and strength of inputs has a crucial impact on these emotions that suddenly overtake your mind. These neurological disorders can have a better diagnosis and treatment once the researchers go a step further and continue to discover more about this relatively unknown region in our brains.
Linked In: VGH's EMCO Aids in the Survival of Patient with Cystic Fibrosis
The article written by Pamela Fayerman goes over the use the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine (ECMO). This machine filters the blood of patients with failing cardiopulmonary organs (i.e. lung, heart) by infusing the blood extracted from a patient with oxygen while simultaneously removing carbon dioxide.
The machine was used by the Vancouver General Hospital to maintain Nick Kanaan (patient) alive. He was connected to the machine after getting induced into a coma due to complications in his lungs (due to Cystic Fibrosis) while waiting for a lung transplant. The machine kept him alive for three and a half weeks until such transplant arrived. The patient was rehabilitated and released from the hospital, and now lives a relatively normal life with less worry over his Cystic Fibrosis.
The patient was saved thanks to VGH's EMCO program that has attained recognition by the non-profit Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. Such program has helped around 130 patients over the years and made survival, for many who had no hope, possible. The program of the hospital helps to envision the capabilities of such treatment and likewise provides a bright future for other life support programs.
3 Lessons Skullcandy CEO Told Me about How to Start Your Career Strong- Patrick Leddin
The leader of a very popular global brand known as Skullcandy, competes daily with many other companies. The company must keep up with the ever-changing market and deal with the competition. Dr. Leddin sat down with the president and CEO of Skullcandy, Jason Hodell, for a podcast interview. Jason provides his intake on the long and hard process of building and maintaining a business.
Jason states that beginning your career in a large company because they offer many paths to grow and develop. There is a larger percentage of smaller businesses that fail as opposed to large companies. He also states not to get caught up in the details of day-to-day work. As long as your overall progress is positive then there is no need to worry about small details. Small errors are easy to come back from. Lastly, making connections with great people and keeping these relationships healthy. Network with people you admire and stay connected with them.
Jason states that beginning your career in a large company because they offer many paths to grow and develop. There is a larger percentage of smaller businesses that fail as opposed to large companies. He also states not to get caught up in the details of day-to-day work. As long as your overall progress is positive then there is no need to worry about small details. Small errors are easy to come back from. Lastly, making connections with great people and keeping these relationships healthy. Network with people you admire and stay connected with them.
Chemistry Professor Michael Doyle Wins a Premier Award
Michael Doyle has been awarded a 2020 International Precious Metals Institute's award for his pioneering work. It recognizes outstanding theoretical and experimental contributions to science and technology of precious metals. He is an international leader in the development of catalysts and metal carbine transformations. He invented patents for the composition of dirhodium(II) catalysts.
The technologies supported at least 30 Ph.D level chemists, 10 graduate students, and 50 undergraduate students in his laboratories . This award honors the dedicated efforts of so many talented students from the world. Doyle's catalysts are sold internationally by chemical suppliers and used to prepare pharmaceutical drugs. Doyle is a giant organic chemists with a lot of scientific contributions.
https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/doyle-michael-prize.html
The technologies supported at least 30 Ph.D level chemists, 10 graduate students, and 50 undergraduate students in his laboratories . This award honors the dedicated efforts of so many talented students from the world. Doyle's catalysts are sold internationally by chemical suppliers and used to prepare pharmaceutical drugs. Doyle is a giant organic chemists with a lot of scientific contributions.
https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/doyle-michael-prize.html
Preparation Through Program
In the article, it mentions that UTSA is "educating and preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers to provide innovative solutions to the grand challenges in nuclear security." Between the College of Sciences and College of Engineering, the team of researchers were awarded a grant funding of roughly $3 million by the National Nuclear Security Administration. The team members include Kelly Nash, Miltos Alamaniotis, Amanda Fernandez, Harry Millwater, Elizabeth Sooby Wood. This team is partnered with leaders Frederic Poineau and Juan Ocampo, who are both leaders in student training and nuclear forensics science.
CONNECT, known as the cross-disciplinary collaboration, allows for students to explore topics related to nuclear materials, nuclear security, and other fields. Students who are studying physics, computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering will "work together on interdisciplinary research and network with experts in the nuclear security field." Over the time frame of the 3-year grant, "13 Ph.D. students and nearly 30 undergraduate students will be supported through the project."
https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/connect.html
CONNECT, known as the cross-disciplinary collaboration, allows for students to explore topics related to nuclear materials, nuclear security, and other fields. Students who are studying physics, computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering will "work together on interdisciplinary research and network with experts in the nuclear security field." Over the time frame of the 3-year grant, "13 Ph.D. students and nearly 30 undergraduate students will be supported through the project."
https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/connect.html
fashion and beauty: Met Gala 2020 theme announced: It's "About Time"
The announcement for this years Met Gala, has finally been made. In the following article, pertaining to fashion and beauty, " Met Gala 2020 theme announced: It's About Time" Clarke first talks briefly on the Met Gala and the meaning behind the event. The author states how important the 150th anniversary of the the Met Gala fundraiser is to the guest-only invite list. The theme for this years Met is"About Time: Fashion and Duration" meaning the attire would be focused around the 1870's but take a "journey" through the 19th and 20th century to present day. The Met is influenced by a French philosopher, Henri Bergson's, this is important to clearly understand because some celebrities had not dressed the part at the 2019 Gala.
The scenery of this year's Met is said to be focused around black and white contrasting to express "the evolution of modernity" according to Clarke. The message behind this years Met is contrasting flashback with modern fashion and is the conception of how fashion has changed over the years whilst staying the same. Along with having aspects of the past and present at the Met, the future of fashion will also have its own featured exhibit.
Blog Assignment
In an article written about the successful passing of the MORE Act bill in the house committee (Marijuana Opportunity Reinvest Expunge Act), the author Anna Gunther explains the views of those in favor of the federal legalization of recreational marijuana. The main actions of this bill are to federal legalize the drug, place a 5% tax on marijuana products to begin building a fund for those who were most effected by the war on drugs like people who lost family who were serving in law enforcement at the time and to expunge the record of those who were arrested and convicted of possession of marijuana. Anna makes it a point to mention how even though medical marijuana is legal in more than half the country and recreational use is becoming legal in more states, in states where it is illegal it is still considered a schedule 1 substance and treated in the same manner as other more dangerous drugs like heroin and cocaine. This means that even in states where it is legal, doctors are still not able to recommend it to patients suffering from mental problems like PTSD or depression or those who may want to try marijuana instead of taking opiates for pain relief. This does not reflect the public's view however, as Anna explains that in a poll taken by CBS News, 65% of Americans thought marijuana should be legal, and as time progresses legalization is gaining bipartisan support.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-act-bill-that-would-federally-decriminalize-marijuana-passes-house-committee-today-2019-11-20/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-act-bill-that-would-federally-decriminalize-marijuana-passes-house-committee-today-2019-11-20/
LinkedIn Post- 6 Ways to be More Grateful at Work
Written by Jenn Fisher, the article focuses on explaining the importance of actively showing gratitude in the workplace and how that brings benefits. First, the author discusses the benefits of showing gratitude for one's life. Personal benefits include physical health, optimism, and better sleep. Gratitude can then be extended toward coworkers. More gratitude in the workplace leads to higher work satisfaction, better eating habits, and fewer headaches. Gratitude can be shown by simply thanking others and making an effort to show appreciation. The article then lists six different ways to actively practice gratitude in daily life. First, people should make it a point to thank others and take spontaneous actions such as writing others thank you notes without it being a special occasion. People should also thank others directly and sincerely instead of being satisfied with sending a thank you email. It is recommended that everyone keeps a journal where they write down and reflect on what they are thankful for. Workers need to appreciate their own contributions too and thank themselves for their hard work over the years. Lastly, people should search for gratitude in challenging situations. When things do not seem to go smoothly, there is always something to be grateful for.
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/create-gratitude-workplace/
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/create-gratitude-workplace/
Posted on behalf of Zak V.
The Future of 5G
In the following article it is discussed about the company named Huawei and how their future is set in establishing 5G. It is vital to keep moving up in data levels because our future is technology and the career I want to have will heavily be affected by technology. The career I want to go into is Occupational Therapy, the reason this will affect is the amount of kids that will be in need of OT after being on their phones so much. According to the article, company Huawei states, “That by 2025, 58% of the world will be covered by 5G.” They also state that people that aren’t necessarily involved with technology will become involved due to how extraordinary it will be. They also discuss how less than half of EU residents lack digital skills. They also talk about how in the future most of the jobs will require those skills.
Furthermore, They discuss how their collaborative abilities have caused an increase in progress as well as their speed in progress. They believe their collab with DigiTruck will increase digital skills in Kenya, and it could help if used for teachers. They are also attempting to involve STEM with kids, elders and women and kids. They believe as a technology that their spread will be more effective than any other outspread. It is made very clear how operation TECH4ALL is the framework needed to make a change
Citation
Zhang, Kevin. “Collaboration Is the Key to Digital Inclusion.” LinkedIn, 25 Nov. 2019,
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/collaboration-new-innovation-%E5%AE%8F%E5%96%9C-%E5%BC%A0/ .
In the following article it is discussed about the company named Huawei and how their future is set in establishing 5G. It is vital to keep moving up in data levels because our future is technology and the career I want to have will heavily be affected by technology. The career I want to go into is Occupational Therapy, the reason this will affect is the amount of kids that will be in need of OT after being on their phones so much. According to the article, company Huawei states, “That by 2025, 58% of the world will be covered by 5G.” They also state that people that aren’t necessarily involved with technology will become involved due to how extraordinary it will be. They also discuss how less than half of EU residents lack digital skills. They also talk about how in the future most of the jobs will require those skills.
Furthermore, They discuss how their collaborative abilities have caused an increase in progress as well as their speed in progress. They believe their collab with DigiTruck will increase digital skills in Kenya, and it could help if used for teachers. They are also attempting to involve STEM with kids, elders and women and kids. They believe as a technology that their spread will be more effective than any other outspread. It is made very clear how operation TECH4ALL is the framework needed to make a change
Citation
Zhang, Kevin. “Collaboration Is the Key to Digital Inclusion.” LinkedIn, 25 Nov. 2019,
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/collaboration-new-innovation-%E5%AE%8F%E5%96%9C-%E5%BC%A0/ .
Posted on behalf of Jonas M.
The article linked below informs of a growing trend in what recruiters look for when hiring employees. Now more than ever, skills such as emotional intelligence are valued above iq even in jobs that require a technical skill set. Hiring managers look at a variety of instances where responsibilities would be managed better with emotional intelligence rather than just smarts alone to prove the case.
These scenarios include handling high pressure situations, cooperating with others, being a good listener, being open to feedback, being more empathetic, making more thoughtful decisions, and overall being a better leader. These traits seem to sum up the optimal employee in a way that pure smarts just doesn’t. The message of the article is important for both employers and the average person who is looking for work because it can help to know what skills are marketable for professional development purposes and also can help a company reach higher production to know what qualities to look for in an employee.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
In the article How to Have a Difficult Conversation When You Don't Like Conflict Joel Garfinkle gives great tips and ways to incorporate those tips into the conversations you may be too afraid to have.
Avoiding difficult discussions can prevent a personal or even business relationship from reaching its full potential. Garfinkle gives those of us who fear any sort of conflict an easier way to approach something that may need the attention. Coming at difficult situations from a supportive and curious stance allows for a positive and respectful conversation. It is also very important not to try to plan a difficult conversation because that will cause more anxiety. Moreover, difficult conversations rarely go as planned, so it is a waste of time to stress over it beforehand. Knowing how to approach topics in a way that suits you is very important in every aspect of life. Being able to have these conversations not only helps avoid future issues, but it also prevents passive aggressive behaviors as well.
Avoiding difficult discussions can prevent a personal or even business relationship from reaching its full potential. Garfinkle gives those of us who fear any sort of conflict an easier way to approach something that may need the attention. Coming at difficult situations from a supportive and curious stance allows for a positive and respectful conversation. It is also very important not to try to plan a difficult conversation because that will cause more anxiety. Moreover, difficult conversations rarely go as planned, so it is a waste of time to stress over it beforehand. Knowing how to approach topics in a way that suits you is very important in every aspect of life. Being able to have these conversations not only helps avoid future issues, but it also prevents passive aggressive behaviors as well.
Presidential Candidates Using Their Platform To Spread Awareness On Oral Health
Currently in the US, there is a dental crisis that nobody realizes is a problem. People who do not have health insurance are suffering from tooth decay, gum disease, and unbearable pain, but nothing is being done to help these individuals. Oral health affects the body's overall health, which means if oral health is declining, so is your whole entire body. Poor oral health can cause premature births, cardiovascular issues, and even cancer. However, nobody is bringing awareness to this issue. Members of Congress who have large platforms to debate, have no interest in talking about this topic. I believe that our political figures can make a humongous difference within our society regarding health, but more specifically, oral health.
Leaders of our country need to bring awareness to this issue by clearly speaking out about the people who cannot afford health insurance. If they are able to get the memo out about this crisis, then companies like Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHC's) can help patients with insurance and help to assist them with navigating through their system. These coordinators help people with clinical and community services, as well as helping to make appointments for dental care. Companies like them are extremely helpful to uninsured people struggling with oral hygiene. Along with the CDHC's, the Health Resources and Services Administration is helping children in need with dental care as well. The administration can send medical care to the homes of children in need, and treat patients in the comfort of their own home and with cost benefits. Dental care is just as important as any other medical care and the world needs to be made aware of this. If Congress would speak out about this crisis, people would be aware of how individuals are affected by not having health insurance. Struggling people need to know that there are ways for them to get the help and care that they need to stay healthy. Congress can change that issue.
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/471257-presidential-candidates-should-use-their-platforms-to-elevate-oral-health
Leaders of our country need to bring awareness to this issue by clearly speaking out about the people who cannot afford health insurance. If they are able to get the memo out about this crisis, then companies like Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHC's) can help patients with insurance and help to assist them with navigating through their system. These coordinators help people with clinical and community services, as well as helping to make appointments for dental care. Companies like them are extremely helpful to uninsured people struggling with oral hygiene. Along with the CDHC's, the Health Resources and Services Administration is helping children in need with dental care as well. The administration can send medical care to the homes of children in need, and treat patients in the comfort of their own home and with cost benefits. Dental care is just as important as any other medical care and the world needs to be made aware of this. If Congress would speak out about this crisis, people would be aware of how individuals are affected by not having health insurance. Struggling people need to know that there are ways for them to get the help and care that they need to stay healthy. Congress can change that issue.
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/471257-presidential-candidates-should-use-their-platforms-to-elevate-oral-health
LinkedIn Article - 7 Reasons Why Emotional Intelligence Is One Of The Fastest Growing Job Skills
Deandra Hernandez
In the article by Harvey Deutchendorf, it is mentioned that emotional intelligence is one of the top 10 job skills that have been recently valued. Emotional intelligence has been valued by hiring managers and human resource professionals more than a candidate with a high IQ. Because of this, an employee with a high emotional intelligence will most likely be promoted over a candidate with a high IQ but low emotional intelligence. There are 7 major reasons behind emotionally intelligent candidates being this valuable.
One reason being that emotionally intelligent candidates can handle pressure healthily. The article states that they have better developed coping mechanisms and healthy support systems that keep working effectively in tough situations. The second reason being that they can understand and cooperate with others. This means that emotionally intelligent candidates developed people skills that let then build relationships with diverse range of people across many cultures and backgrounds. Another reason being that they are good listeners, mainly because they put their own emotions aside and take others into account. Next, they are more open to feedback. This is important because they are less defensive and open to listening to where they can improve. They are also empathetic and can use their sensitivity to build trust and cohesiveness. They also set an example for others to follow, leading them to influence people regardless of an official title. Finally, they make more thoughtful and thorough decisions. These types of people, according to the article, have the ability to adapt to change, manage their emotions, and work well with diverse people and are valuable in most workplaces.
https://www.fastcompany.com/3059481/7-reasons-why-emotional-intelligence-is-one-of-the-fastest-growing-job-skills
In the article by Harvey Deutchendorf, it is mentioned that emotional intelligence is one of the top 10 job skills that have been recently valued. Emotional intelligence has been valued by hiring managers and human resource professionals more than a candidate with a high IQ. Because of this, an employee with a high emotional intelligence will most likely be promoted over a candidate with a high IQ but low emotional intelligence. There are 7 major reasons behind emotionally intelligent candidates being this valuable.
One reason being that emotionally intelligent candidates can handle pressure healthily. The article states that they have better developed coping mechanisms and healthy support systems that keep working effectively in tough situations. The second reason being that they can understand and cooperate with others. This means that emotionally intelligent candidates developed people skills that let then build relationships with diverse range of people across many cultures and backgrounds. Another reason being that they are good listeners, mainly because they put their own emotions aside and take others into account. Next, they are more open to feedback. This is important because they are less defensive and open to listening to where they can improve. They are also empathetic and can use their sensitivity to build trust and cohesiveness. They also set an example for others to follow, leading them to influence people regardless of an official title. Finally, they make more thoughtful and thorough decisions. These types of people, according to the article, have the ability to adapt to change, manage their emotions, and work well with diverse people and are valuable in most workplaces.
https://www.fastcompany.com/3059481/7-reasons-why-emotional-intelligence-is-one-of-the-fastest-growing-job-skills
Monday, November 25, 2019
Top Seven Habits of Mentally Strong People
This article describes the seven habits of mentally strong people. Mentally strong people exist. But they are not miracle. They do not have special powers or big budgets. They do not confuse being mentally strong with acting tough. Instead, they regulate their thoughts , manage their emotions and behave in a way or act in a way that will improve their lives. They face reality without fear.They have commit to developing daily habits that positively build their mental muscles and give up bad habits that hold them back.
They are different because they have a proactive approach to life with their own mission and their own time. They start their day by taking control of it. They move on from things they can not control because they don't want to waste their energy and time.They embrace the unexpected and make the best of it. They always thinking to find the bright side of the life.They live their lives with a planning of future. They calculate risks. Mentally strong people have developed high standard of kindness.
Link:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/palomacanterogomez/2019/01/07/top-7-best-habits-of-mentally-strong-people/#207b122d64ab
They are different because they have a proactive approach to life with their own mission and their own time. They start their day by taking control of it. They move on from things they can not control because they don't want to waste their energy and time.They embrace the unexpected and make the best of it. They always thinking to find the bright side of the life.They live their lives with a planning of future. They calculate risks. Mentally strong people have developed high standard of kindness.
Link:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/palomacanterogomez/2019/01/07/top-7-best-habits-of-mentally-strong-people/#207b122d64ab
Blog post #1
My favorite place to study at the moment is at my desk because its the most comfortable place for me to be in. Also I can control this environment and make it as hot or cold as I want to or even as loud or as quiet as I want it.
UTSA researches discover new pathways in brain's amygdala
Efrain Palacios Jr.
lfy569
The researches are studying the amygdala to get a better understanding of the brain and how it is linked to stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and Alzheimer,s disease. The amygdala is a tiny part of the brain located inside the temporal lobes and it controls emotions, actions, and cognition. When conducting the experiment on a mouse the researches found a pathway that goes the the auditory cortex to the amygdala where they found a emotional pathway. One of the researches, Apicella, stated that if technology keeps advancing it will be possible to study individual neutrons.
When doing the experiment Apicella added a inhibitor that was able to alter the activity of amygdala's principal neurons and control the out come. Somatostain is a substance in the neurons that forms connections with principal neurons from there it goes to different parts of the brain that are involve with fear and aversive behavior. In future experiments they should be able to tell if stimuli can influence the behavior that are linked in the amygdala. All the research related to this will continue with his team and they over time want to know if how cortical microcircuits process information that leads to behavior outcome.https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/brain-amygdala.html
LinkedIn Blog Post
Clarissa Maldonado
The
article “UTSA prepares freshman for doctorates and research careers with NIH grant”
is about a group of freshmen who have the opportunity to shadow a Ph.D. student
here at UTSA. This group of freshman in biomedical research are getting scholarships
and lab exposure thanks to a 1.3-million-dollar grant. This grant created a program
called Enhancing Science Technology, Engineering, and Math Education also known
as ESTEEMED. This program recruited students in doctoral programs in biomedical
research that are either first-generation college students or a minority. UTSA
won the grant last summer and selected seven incoming freshmen this year for
the program. They plan to do the same next year, allowing more opportunities for
the program to grow.
The
grant gives $12,000 per student annually for their first two years. That money
is used to shadow older students in labs, their housing, and a pre-freshman
summer boot camp. At the boot camp, students participate in biology and chemistry
labs, receive peer mentoring, and go on field trips. During the semester,
ESTEEMED students must attend group meetings and study hours twice a week to
better prepare themselves. ESTEEMED helps keep students in biomedical research educated
about their career options.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
In the article "UTSA to unlock the power of sulfur in future drug design", Milady Nazir writes about future of medicine changing with the new ideas that UTSA is bringing to the table. She explains how sulfur is found in everyday things and is a helpful tool to protect yourself from cancer, heart disease and other illnesses, but sulfur is hard to introduce into a molecule and bring into the medical world. UTSA's department of chemistry is working hard on improving healthcare and changing the way medicine is today.
In order to synthesize the sulfur and be able to create new types of medicine, the chemistry department working on this project is going to be borrowing more than $1 million from the National Institutes of Health. They are using the money for researching and testing on how to "streamline synthetic approaches and solve long-standing problems in medicinal chemistry". The research group is being led by Professor Larionov to oversee the project. With this group's work, UTSA is being recognized for one of the leading universities for research in natural sciences, and being named as one of the top 25 young rising universities. The work being done in this group will bring tremendous recognition to UTSA and can possibly change the outcome of medicine forever.
Isaiah Pastrano
In Sarah Harde's article, Artificial Intelligence rolls out across academic displicines; she informs that UTSA is implementing AI principles across every major. Next, she adds that UTSA is currently working along with MITRE, a corporation dedicated to research and development for the community's desire. Thus, the corporation has initiated a project known as "Generation AI Nexus," which pertains to individuals that are born during 1995 and later. Their task is to help students understand the complexity of AI and how effective it can become in the workforce.
Currently, professors are implementing the AI curriculum into their course, such as Ashwin Malshe, the founder of leading the AI curriculum into the course. Along with Jianwei Niu, Paul Rad, and Jeff Prevost. Bernard Arulanandam, UTSA vice president, states there is a shortage in AI education, which will continue to grow each year. Thus, it provides an opportunity in the workforce, such as careers that are involved in collecting and analyzing data to solve challenging problems.
LinkedIn/ Blog Assignment
UTSA named a top university in natural sciences research output
The researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio have always had an extraordinary level of commitment. To prove this, in 2018 Nature Index named UTSA a rising star among science research. This year, UTSA has been acknowledged by Nature Index as a leading university in the output of research in the natural sciences. Not only is UTSA one of the most highly recognized universities in the United States, but it is also included in the top rankings globally.
Some of these rankings include being 2nd in the U.S. and 17th globally on the Top 25 Rising Young Universities list. UTSA was also included on the Top 100 Young Universities list, placing 4th in the U.S. and 35th globally. UTSA has also been recognized for its exceptional science department by ranking 1st in the U.S. and 18th globally in the Top 50 Young Universities in Chemistry and by ranking 5th in the U.S. and 38th globally in the Top 50 Young Universities in Life Sciences. These recognitions show the exceptional research being conducted at UTSA.
If you would like to read more, here’s the link to the article: https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/nature-index.html
LinkedIn Article
Ryan Cuellar
Newcomb
WRC
24 November 2019
The Sumatran Rhino is now Extinct in Malaysia after Lone Survivor Succumbs to Cancer
The last Sumatran Rhino, a critically endangered species has succumb to cancer of the pancreas at the age of 25. Despite continued efforts to attempt breeding the endangered species, going as far as freezing eggs to artificially inseminate, these efforts have all proven null in the pursuit of preserving this species. Ultimately, it has fallen to the same fate of many other of its kind.
The reason for this drastic collapse of the rhino species and many other large fauna is due to the continued efforts of deforestation and especially poachers. Poaching has proven to be particularly detrimental to the endangerment of large animals, particularly rhino and elephants for their horns and tusks especially. These are collected and sold on the black market in Asiatic countries typically as jewelry or as traditional pseudo-medicine. Of course, despite countless studies dismissing the effectiveness of such practices, the trade continues and such practices can only be prevented by further efforts to deter poachers.
Link to Article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/11/24/sumatran-rhino-extinct-malaysia-lone-survivor-iman-died-saturday/4290814002/
Newcomb
WRC
24 November 2019
The Sumatran Rhino is now Extinct in Malaysia after Lone Survivor Succumbs to Cancer
The last Sumatran Rhino, a critically endangered species has succumb to cancer of the pancreas at the age of 25. Despite continued efforts to attempt breeding the endangered species, going as far as freezing eggs to artificially inseminate, these efforts have all proven null in the pursuit of preserving this species. Ultimately, it has fallen to the same fate of many other of its kind.
The reason for this drastic collapse of the rhino species and many other large fauna is due to the continued efforts of deforestation and especially poachers. Poaching has proven to be particularly detrimental to the endangerment of large animals, particularly rhino and elephants for their horns and tusks especially. These are collected and sold on the black market in Asiatic countries typically as jewelry or as traditional pseudo-medicine. Of course, despite countless studies dismissing the effectiveness of such practices, the trade continues and such practices can only be prevented by further efforts to deter poachers.
Link to Article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/11/24/sumatran-rhino-extinct-malaysia-lone-survivor-iman-died-saturday/4290814002/
Saturday, November 23, 2019
LinkedIn: Article Summary
Emily Martinez
Newcomb
WRC-1013-9D3
23 November 2019
The Unexpected Benefits of Pursuing a Passion Outside of Work
Pursuing a career that surrounds a passion is seen as the ultimate success story here in America. Many will attempt, however, only a privileged few will succeed. In this article, Julian, Joyce, and Jon compare pursuing passions as a career to something that can be achieved outside of the workplace. Resulting in a message for all who work to find the bridge between passion and a career.
While it is ideal to carry out what you love in a career path, it can also be very harmful in the long run. Ideas will be looked down upon and passions can change, which is why it is not only unrealistic but risky to partake in. Studies also show that pursuing a passion as a career is self-deprecating, making a passion a job and no longer a joy. However, there is a solution to the problem. If we were to just fulfill our passion through extracurriculars or volunteering, we will lead better lives and “bring our best selves to work”.
Link to Article: https://hbr.org/2019/11/the-unexpected-benefits-of-pursuing-a-passion-outside-of-work?_lrsc=950c2746-f078-4539-a4f1-3263ac6a8826
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Blog written by: Kaycee Sigman
12 time management mistakes that will set you up for failure
This article was published by Mr. John Rampton on November 14, 2019. In his article Rampton mentions twelve time management tips and tricks. The first misconception he mentions is that we don't think there is enough time to get everything done. We all get easily overwhelmed but in reality complaining that you do not have enough time is not going to magically grant you anymore time than the 24 hours we are given each day. He also mentions that there are many different ways to go about solving different types of problems, and not to go about solving your problems, its not a "one size -fits-all" solution. Rampton then continues to give his audience an eye opener to the problems, of why they're stressing about time management.
Basically over-all, Mr. John Rampton says that we need to prioritize and organize our days. We have many options in todays world with all of our technology. We can use a paper planners or calendars. There are also a million apps we can download to our smartphones that will help us plan out our days. Rampton also mentions that we need to take control of our own lives. We need to start saying no more often and we need to take more time for ourselves.
Friday, November 22, 2019
LinkedIn Article
Anna Ellis
High-Performing Teams Need Psychologyical Safety. Here's How to Create It
A study preformed by Paul Santagata showed that teams that used psychological safety preformed better compared to teams that did not. Psychological safety is the belief that the team is a safe place for interpersonal risk taking without the fear of negative consequences. This allows for members of that team to feel safe and accepted. Psychological safety is important for success because in important and stressful situations it can help the brain stay calm and not shut down. Barbra Fredrickson found that when we build our psychological, social and physical resources that we become more open minded, motivated, and persistent.
Santagata came up with six steps to increase psychological safety in the workplace. The first step is when conflict arrises, approach it as an opportunity to collaborate with your peer to achieve an outcome that is a "win-win" situation. In step two remember to always treat your peers the way you want to be treated and they are just like you. The third step is to prepare countermoves to peoples reactions ahead of time. For the fourth step, instead of blaming your peers try to ask questions and use curiosity to better understand their view point. The fifth step is to increase your trust in your leaders by asking for feedback. The last step to ensure psychological safety in a team is to every once in a while measure the the psychological safety. When all of these steps are accomplished, your team will have an overall better performance.
LinkedIn Article
The article "Do Virtual Simulations Prepare for Medical Realities?" talks about the use of Virtual Reality in medical educations. This new technology proves to be more efficient than the traditional ways of medical training. Whether it be stimulating patient interaction for physicians or stimulating mass casualties for first responders, this new VR technology provides training that cannot be obtained by reading textbooks.
Virtual reality can train medical professionals on complex procedures. Medical professionals can train in hospital simulations with interactive patients, making critical decisions in real-time. This offers a solutions for surgeons to improve and maintain their skills. This article claims that virtual reality can teach empathy and connect humans in profound ways.
LinkedIn Article
Cecil Anunobi
Ms. Newcombs
WRC 1013
22 November 2019
Artificial intelligence rolls out across academic disciplines
Artificial intelligence is a development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. University of Texas at San Antonio would be joining a program to introduce artificial intelligence to students, UTSA would be working with MIRE to incorporate artificial intelligence in the lesson modules. The code name for the program is “Generation AI Nexus" and the goal of the program is to help all students regardless of their major understand artificial intelligence.
MIRE is an organization of system thinkers and problem solvers, MIRE joins hands with universities to develop the 21st-century workforce. Artificial intelligence encourages sharing ideas between different communities and universities. Professors will be able to upload their modules to a central repository where anyone can browse and download the lesson for their own classes. Using Artificial intelligence students in different majors will be able to gain understanding and skills that are related to their degree which will make them more competitive.
https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/AIMITRE.html
MIRE is an organization of system thinkers and problem solvers, MIRE joins hands with universities to develop the 21st-century workforce. Artificial intelligence encourages sharing ideas between different communities and universities. Professors will be able to upload their modules to a central repository where anyone can browse and download the lesson for their own classes. Using Artificial intelligence students in different majors will be able to gain understanding and skills that are related to their degree which will make them more competitive.
https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/AIMITRE.html
Linkedin Article
Mohammad Qashou
Professor Newcomb
WRC-1013
20 November 2019
https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/brain-amygdala.html
Professor Newcomb
WRC-1013
20 November 2019
LinkedIn post on brain amygdala
A group of researchers at UTSA are researching a small portion of the brain called the amygdala. They believe that this portion has to do with emotions and can lead to certain conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Alfonso, Alice, Paul, and Hector are researchers at UTSA that are figuring out the causes of these conditions and if it might have to do with the amygdala. They think that since the amygdala plays a role in emotions it could be linked to those conditions.
Alfonso and his team stated how the new advances of labeling neurons was a big help in being able to study an individual neuron that is extending from the amygdala. It was seen that the neuron can have an affect on the output of the amygdala since it has a substance called somatostatin. This substance can control physiological behaviors which leads to fear and aggression. It was concluded that future experiments should be conducted to see if sensory stimuli can have an affect on the amygdala and that it could be the reason for these certain conditions.
https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/brain-amygdala.html
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Overcoming Anxiety to Communicate with Confidence
Presenting in front of an audience is nerve wrecking for lots of people. Presentation Coach Jeff Ansel also knows this feeling, but he knows ways to transform into a confident communicator. A good communicator is verbal, visual, and vocal. They are comfortable in their own skin and look like they know what they are speaking about.
Jeff Ansel has five helpful tips for those afraid to speak. The first one is to breathe with your belly, because it helps you relax more. The next one is to name your intention. Use words that will show how you want to be seen. Another one is to make eye contact. When you make eye contact with people it shows them that you see them and that they hear you. Next, speak slowly. If you speak too fast you could possibly lose your audience because they won't be able to follow along as easily. The last one is to use your hands. Don't use them too much, but using hand gestures is a good way to release some of your nerves. According to Jeff Ansel, the most important thing is to remember that it's not perfect. Focusing on connecting with your audience will show them that you are prepared for the presentaion.
Brianna Harris
Ms. Newcomb
WRC.1013.69
21 November 2019
How to Stop Burnout Before It Happens
A motivational speaker is using statistics from the World of Health Organization to prove his study that over working yourself can cause you to have a burnout. He believes once that you have a burnout it is almost impossible that you will ever be able to work diligently again. His claim states that stress is the number one cause that leads to a burnout, and how "millions of people skip work due to professional stress every single day." He then comes up a few helping factors that can decrease the chances of stress which will lead to less burnouts.
John Hall states in his article "do everything you can to steer clear of burnout before it hits. While it's not easy to see it coming." Burnouts are something that happens where a person would never see the symptoms before it occurs. So he list a few tactics such as keeping track of your time, separating your business and personal life and even try taking a vacation once in a while. These steps could be effective for people who have hardcore jobs and who are always stress. It's very important to keep the stress levels down and take time out for yourself once in a while.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-stop-burnout-before-happens-john-hall/?trackingId=wmYce7yEQUW4rnuUHR1bhg%3D%3D
My Favorite Spot to Study
This is one of my favorite spots to study. I love it here because the chairs are really comfortable and they are able to recline. I can also charge my laptop of the floor right next to me. I love this spot :)
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
LinkedIn Article - mireya flores
In this article it talks about how 3 UTSA researchers ranging from a professor to a graduate student, have found new pathways in the amygdala. The amygdala is the region in the brain where depression and Alzheimers usually start to develop. The reason for this research was to have a better understanding on metal disorders. By studying the emotional pathway in a rats brain it gave the researcher the results they needed. Not only with their knowledge but with advancements in technology were they able to find out this emotional pathway that could be responsible for these diseases.
In the brain, there are some inhibitory neurons, which can change the amygdala neurons which totally mess up the purpose of the amygdala. With that, the neurons contain a substance that regulates the functions and connections with primary brain neurons that protect the region outside the amygdala. The researchers noticed that they should change up things in their next experiments to see if fear has something to do with the pathway which can cause the disorders mentioned previously. Overall this research is kind of out of this world. The brain is a complex organ, and if its affected our whole body is as well. So to see how some research can tell us about certain illnesses is pretty impressive.
Article from LinkedIn: https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/brain-amygdala.html
In the brain, there are some inhibitory neurons, which can change the amygdala neurons which totally mess up the purpose of the amygdala. With that, the neurons contain a substance that regulates the functions and connections with primary brain neurons that protect the region outside the amygdala. The researchers noticed that they should change up things in their next experiments to see if fear has something to do with the pathway which can cause the disorders mentioned previously. Overall this research is kind of out of this world. The brain is a complex organ, and if its affected our whole body is as well. So to see how some research can tell us about certain illnesses is pretty impressive.
Article from LinkedIn: https://www.utsa.edu/today/2019/11/story/brain-amygdala.html
LinkedIn Article
Megan Vigil
11-20-19
In this article it explains how the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano created an idea called "Commit to Sit." This allows the nurses to build relationships with their patients by sitting down with them and talking. The nurses don't have to sit long just between three to five minutes, which can make a difference to the patient. Sitting rather than standing with the patient has improved the experience for the patient.
There are studies that show sitting with your patient shows compassionate care and a better relationship with your patient. A doctor, held a program studying two units about how the rate of showing compassion and respect from nurses towards the patient increases than from the caregivers. The nurses are encouraged to ask open questions involving the patients family and include a meaningful dialogue. The patients say that they love this engagement.
https://starlocalmedia.com/planocourier/news/nurses-commit-to-sit/article_57288668-0488-11ea-a9d4-6f08cd97b58f.html
11-20-19
In this article it explains how the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano created an idea called "Commit to Sit." This allows the nurses to build relationships with their patients by sitting down with them and talking. The nurses don't have to sit long just between three to five minutes, which can make a difference to the patient. Sitting rather than standing with the patient has improved the experience for the patient.
There are studies that show sitting with your patient shows compassionate care and a better relationship with your patient. A doctor, held a program studying two units about how the rate of showing compassion and respect from nurses towards the patient increases than from the caregivers. The nurses are encouraged to ask open questions involving the patients family and include a meaningful dialogue. The patients say that they love this engagement.
https://starlocalmedia.com/planocourier/news/nurses-commit-to-sit/article_57288668-0488-11ea-a9d4-6f08cd97b58f.html
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Linkedin Article Post
For this assignment, I chose an article titled “Attention, Students: Put Your Laptops Away”. I thought it would be interesting to read since I saw it was about using laptops for note-taking, which is something commonly done by students. The article starts off by talking about the advantages most people correlate laptops and note-taking with, but then goes on to prove why writing out is actually more helpful. For example, many people say typing is much faster than writing out by hand. However, the article goes on to say that because you have to write slowly when writing by hand, you retain the information better. This disproves one of the most popular reasons why people use laptops to note take.
The article also incorporated research that has been done to back up their stance on the topic. One study they cited in the article discovered that the brain actually encodes information better when writing by hand. This means that the information will last longer in the brain of those writing than in those typing. Overall, this article provided useful information. It provided details on why typing is less beneficial than writing. This persuades people to think about the benefits the “old-fashion” way of note-taking may have.
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