Thursday, December 31, 2009

The finale -- Happy New Year!

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The above treats were sampled and shared recently at the "finale" restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a friend who was vis...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Cancer, Traffic Jams, and the Braess Paradox

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The article, "Old Ideas Spur New Approaches in Cancer Fight," in today's New York Times is a MUST-READ! In it, a reference is...
Monday, December 28, 2009

Winter 2010 Newsletter -- Students and Colleagues Soaring

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It's the time of the year when family members, friends, and colleagues send out cards and newsletters, which are always a treat to read...
Thursday, December 24, 2009

The Bridge Will be Torn Down and a Gorgeous Old House Was, Too

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I have been writing this blog about infrastructure, networks, research, and education since I began the RENeW blog in January 2009. The blog...
Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Sharing, Giving, and Enjoying the Wonders of Every Season

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This decade is coming to a close and it certainly has been a tumultuous one. In an era of Facebook and Twitter it is time to reflect on what...
Monday, December 21, 2009

Calling American Students Lazy is Hurtful

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In the meantime, I have heard from Dr. Dennis Hanno, the undergraduate dean at Babson. Dr. Hanno was a former colleague of mine at the Isenb...
Sunday, December 20, 2009

Learn More About Innovation and Scientific Research in South Africa and Beyond, the Smart Grid, Vaccines, Robust Optimization, and Supply Disruptions!

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In the Northeast we have had a major snowstorm and it is a winter wonderland! The course grades have been submitted and before we catch our ...