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Stories · 11

  1. Effective Use of Technology In the Classroom?

    News · Education · · posted by kdawson · from the don't-say-an-apple-for-the-teacher dept. · 295 comments
    postermmxvicom writes "I remember in college I had one professor who, in addition to being a great teacher, really took advantage of the technology in the classroom to illustrate the concepts for Calculus and Linear Algebra. Well, now I am the teacher. I teach Algebra, AP Calculus, and Physics in high school. This year I have gotten a tablet and a wireless projector. Now I can write on my tablet instead of the board, as well as use other applications. I want to utilize this tech effectively for teaching. Would you please share how you have seen technology effectively used for Math and Physics — either specific software or how that software was used (specific or general)?"

  2. Recommendations for Graduate Programs?

    · posted by ryuzaki0 · from the beyond-undergrad dept. · 68 comments
    xblanksx asks: "I am a soon to be college graduate and I have been looking into graduate programs pertaining to computer forensics and computer crime investigation. So far the only program I have been able to find is the 'High Technology Crime Investigation' program offered through GWU. Since I am finding it rather hard to find any other programs, what other graduate programs might be out there pertaining to computer investigations?"

  3. Bacteria-killing Pencil

    Science · Science · · posted by Hemos · from the destruction-of-those-around-us dept. · 285 comments
    kahrytan writes "Mounir Laroussi, a researcher at Old Dominion University has invented a hand-held device that is dubbed a plasma pencil. The pencil generates a "cold plasma," which can be used to kill germs that contaminate surfaces, infect wounds and rot your teeth. In the future, it might be used to destroy tumors without damaging surrounding tissue. When he turns the pencil on, it blows a high pitched whistle as a glowing, blue-violet beam about 2 inches long instantly appears at one end. Stick your finger in its path and you only feel a cool breeze, but the beam is powerful enough to blast apart bacteria that's crawling on your skin. Such a device if patented, tested and mass produced could end up doing a lot of good. Disinfecting surgery tools, keeping open wounds open in hospitals, destroying tumors in hard to operate areas like brains, and even treating that simple paper cut. The story can be read at dailypress and old dominion university."

  4. Oracle Beginnings - Where to Start?

    Ask · Database · · posted by Cliff · from the gotta-start-somewhere dept. · 102 comments
    Scalli0n asks: "I'm a programmer with a solid computer science background, but I'd like to know where I should start with the behemoth that is Oracle - my bosses tell me that I need to learn it to store geodatabases (since I work with geospatial intelligence) and I have no clue where to start since nobody can even tell me of a good beginners book - any suggestions?"

  5. ODU To Develop Deep Web Search Engine

    Developers · Internet · · posted by timothy · from the can-google-goggle-it-is-the-question dept. · 9 comments
    jvsanford writes "Three Old Dominion University (ODU) computer science professors plan to develop a 'deep' web search engine that searches digital libraries and collections that expose their metadata via the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH). In addition, they are also planning to develop an Apache module, mod_oai, that will increase the number of people who can export their metadata and resources via OAI-PMH."

  6. ODU To Develop Deep Web Search Engine

    Developers · Internet · · posted by timothy · from the can-google-goggle-it-is-the-question dept. · 9 comments
    jvsanford writes "Three Old Dominion University (ODU) computer science professors plan to develop a 'deep' web search engine that searches digital libraries and collections that expose their metadata via the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH). In addition, they are also planning to develop an Apache module, mod_oai, that will increase the number of people who can export their metadata and resources via OAI-PMH."

  7. Money Problems May Derail First U.S. MagLev Train

    Tech · Education · · posted by timothy · from the you're-saying-flying-cars-are-impractical dept. · 409 comments
    PSaltyDS writes "The Virginian Pilot is reporting on the trials and tribulations of what was supposed to be the first MagLev train in regular use in the U.S. The MagLev Project was to cover a portion of the Old Dominion University campus, and start service in 2002, but after $14 million spent, it has yet to carry a single passenger. In the article, several engineering types seem to say the same thing, something like 'A great idea that is just too hard to do without an unlimited budget.' Is a maglev train an impractical fantasy like the personal flying car?"

  8. Money Problems May Derail First U.S. MagLev Train

    Tech · Education · · posted by timothy · from the you're-saying-flying-cars-are-impractical dept. · 409 comments
    PSaltyDS writes "The Virginian Pilot is reporting on the trials and tribulations of what was supposed to be the first MagLev train in regular use in the U.S. The MagLev Project was to cover a portion of the Old Dominion University campus, and start service in 2002, but after $14 million spent, it has yet to carry a single passenger. In the article, several engineering types seem to say the same thing, something like 'A great idea that is just too hard to do without an unlimited budget.' Is a maglev train an impractical fantasy like the personal flying car?"

  9. Slashback: Livermore, Privacy, Nixieness

    Slashback · · posted by ryuzaki0 · from the stock-up-on-fireworks dept. · 194 comments
    Slashback's amplifications and updates tonight include more on Best Buy's worst practices for data security, how the proposed Federal government restructuring will affect Lawrence Livermore labs,a long-overdue Maglev for those of us outside France or Japan, and even more on building Nixie-tube toys. Read on for the details.

    Fancy titles attract bigger budgets. SeanAhern writes: "Following up on last week's Slashdot article about LLNL's role in the new Department of Homeland Security, it turns out that LLNL will not change its role or change hands. Instead, LLNL may become a 'center for excellence,' essentially taking on a research role for the new Department. More information can be found in a couple of articles around the press."

    Why not just shout it cashier-to-cashier? jqcoffey writes: "A while ago it was discovered that Best Buy was using wireless LANs to transmit cash register data back to accounting servers. The problem was it was UN-encrypted data. They turned them off for a while and now, according to this Computerworld story, they are back on."

    Maglev for the Maglevians! LighthouseJ writes: "The Hampton Roads Virginia paper, the Pilot recently reported that my current school, Old Dominion University, recently installed the very first maglev train in the United States on the elevated track already built the previous school year. This train won't go that fast (40 mph) compared to the bullet trains that travel at 300 mph, but at the same token, it won't be traveling that far. The service has been scheduled to start September 1st.

    There is some information I have about the maglev that's not mentioned. First, the school is in a rectangle, with the maglev built in the center length-wise. It connects the main campus with the new construction happening across the major road, Hampton Rd and has 3 stations planned now with more to come as the track may extend in the future. They are building more housing, education and meeting places, and the maglev will facilitate safe transportation across that road for students and faculty."

    Can this really be the first Mag-lev train in the U.S.? A nifty project regardless.

    When a Rolex just isn't good enough. fixitsan2 writes: "I know this thread has been gone over before, when it appeared at the start of February, but ironically, about the same time as the thread ended a group was started on Yahoo!. Not only was it a fast-growing newsgroup, but the technical standard is extremely high. Covering all aspects of building nixie tube clocks as well as other nixie devices including safe power generation, and all display methods from direct drive to multiplexing, as well as lots of circuits and tube sources.

    A quick look at the welcome page will give you a fuller idea of what gets discussed."

  10. First Maglev Installation Going Up

    Usa · · posted by ryuzaki0 · from the above-ground-above-speed dept. · 222 comments
    berniecase writes "After hearing about the 500kph Maglev in Japan on Slashdot, I caught wind of this installation which is going up in Norfolk, Virginia. It's the first Maglev installation in the US. Here's another photo, too."

  11. Ask Slashdot:Performance Testing

    Linux · Linux · · posted by CmdrTaco · from the faster=better dept. · 0 comments
    Bart Grantham writes "I'm an intermediate (closer to beginner than advanced) Linux user and I'm wondering where I can find more information about pumping up performance. Specifically, when running XFree86 on two completely different SCSI based systems, disk access significantly decreases interface responsiveness. I can understand this to a degree, but the mouse will consistently hang for a second at a time or more. Under Win95, disk access is much faster for nearly any kind of transfer. Is there a repository of information about tweaking Linux for performance (UI or otherwise)? "