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Layton, A., B. Bras, and M. Weissburg. 2016. Industrial ecosystems and food webs: An expansion and update of existing data for eco‐industrial parks and understanding the ecological food webs they wish to mimic. Journal of Industrial Ecology 20(1): 85–98. “Winners of the 2016 Graedel Prizes: The Journal of Industrial Ecology Best Paper Prizes” by Helge Brattebø, Reid Lifset The Graedel Prizes were established to
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From Texas A&M Mechanical Engineering News: In nature, networks have evolved where animals and plants interact and use efficient methods to best utilize resources. Dr. Astrid Layton, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, is researching whether companies can apply a similar concept of how this natural network looks and behaves
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Dr. Brian Fath, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University and Editor-in-Chief, Ecological Modelling “Investigations of sustainability and resilience using a network of networks approach” Friday 21st September, 12-1pm, HFSB 102 WFSC/ABS co-sponsored seminar with Dr. Fath. He will talk about his research in the area of systems ecology and network analysis applied to the sustainability and
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Wednesday, September 20th at 7 pm in MSC 2406 A panel discussion, moderated by Timothy M. Mulvaney from the School of Law and featuring panelist Dr. Wendy Jepson from the Department of Geography both at Texas A&M, covering the role of the US Constitution on climate change policy. Description: The Constitution of the United States
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Aggie Women in STEM Conference Come check out the FREE 1-day STEM conference on Texas A&M’s campus, consisting of 4 professional development workshops. Hosted by ASME’s MEEN Girls, the undergraduate women’s group for mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University. Register HERE
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Tools for Systems Thinkers: The 6 Fundamental Concepts of Systems Thinking by Leyla Acaroglu with Disruptive Design Find the full article with original illustrations here
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching its 6th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a design competition that is open to colleges and universities across the country. EPA seeks to engage with students to foster a dialogue about responsible stormwater management, and showcase the environmental, economic, and social benefits of green infrastructure practices. Registration for
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Congratulations to Shelby Warrington for winning a place in the Clare Boothe Luce Scholars program, one of eight students selected. Eight female engineering students at Texas A&M University were recently accepted into the competitive Clare Boothe Luce Scholars program, which provides funding for undergraduate research to talented female engineering students. The $250,000 grant was awarded to Texas A&M’s Women
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I will be presenting my work titled “Designing Sustainable Manufacturing Networks: The Role of Exclusive Species in Achieving Ecosystem-Type Performance” at the IDETC-CIE 2017 conference, under the 22nd Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference (DFMLC) division, on Monday, August 7th. Ecology is proving to be an innovative source for design principles. Studies have examined how
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I am so excited to be working with the ENGAGE summer program at Texas A&M this week! Lots of future engineers. #ENGAGETAMU “The ENGAGE Summer Camp is a six-day residential summer camp designed for students from underrepresented groups who are strong in science, technology, and mathematics. The camp gives students hands-on, memorable experiences while inspiring them to consider
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