A Biofabrication Degree is Born

A Biofabrication Degree is Born A Biofabrication Degree is Born A Biofabrication Degree Is Born3D printing is revolutionizing everything that we know, says Pedro Costa, a biomedical engineer atUtrechtUniversity. It will become the basis of the new industrial revolution. And biofabrication will do the same for the biomedical field. Which is to say, the revolutionized world to come had better have some experts. And whats an expert without a degree?Higher education is about to see the birth of the worlds first biofabrication masters program. A consortium of four universities is offering the degree together Utrechts University Medical Center in the Netherlands the University of Werzburg in Germany the Queensland University of Technology and the University of Wollongong, both in Australia.During the first half of the two-year program, students will take a host of specialized courses in biofabrication tools and methods. Theyll also be required to take tangential courses in biomechanics and biofluidics. After completing exams and written assignments theyll be ready for a six-month internship where they get their hands dirty with 3D printing and additive technologies and begin to develop research ideas.During the final year, they will tackle the research projects they develop during the internship, but at a second university. The European students will go to Australia and the Australian ones will come to Europe, says Costa, who is Utrechts new coordinator for the biofabrication program.Utrecht Universitys new biofabrication facility. ansehen Utrecht UniversityExactly what kinds of projects the students will develop remains to be seen, as the program wont start until September. We are very flexible about the projects the students will develop, says Costa. Both the professors and the technology are ready for student ingenuity. The printers were purchased for their versatility, so that they can be adapted to whatever research project a student might have in mind. We do ha ve highly sophisticated 3D printers in our facilities. They wont really need to develop new printers or tools. But, of course, if, for example, we have this genius in automation or robotics, that would be a possibilitynothing is excluded.For this first year, the program has limited the number of students to about twenty. Here at Utrecht we will have six students, very good ones, extraordinary students, says Costa. We get applications from all kinds of people, from people in the biomedical field, to people in biotechnology, as well as people in engineering, mechatronics, automation, and electronics. We also have medical students who are interested in these technologiesa very diverse array of students, interesting students. Many have amazing backgrounds. Being as young as they are, its even more amazing.The university the students choose depends on their interests and research plans. Utrecht has an emphasis on the biological, including biotechnology, cell cultures, and cell manipulati on. Wuerzburg specializes in materials chemistry, with a focus on electrospinning. The Queensland University of Technologywhere Costa earned his PhDis multidisciplinary with an emphasis on the technical, including tissue engineering. At the University of Wollongong they focus on materials and engineering and additive manufacturing. Of course we will try to guide them in the best way possible to match their skills and what they want to do, says Costa.However trailblazing the degree program, Costa says it grew organically. We saw a group of different people specialized in this field, and we also saw the need for this kind of solution. So it was natural for it to happen.Michael Abrams is an independent writer.Learn about the latest trends in bioengineering at ASMEs Global Congress onNanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology.They wont really need to develop new printers or tools. But, of course, if, for example, we have this genius in automation or robotics, that would be a possibility- nothing is excluded.Prof. Pedro Costa, Utrecht University

Independent Booksellers and Unique Local Benefits

Independent Booksellers and Unique Local BenefitsIndependent Booksellers and Unique Local BenefitsAnindependent bookstore(also known as an indie bookseller or independent bookseller) is a bookstore that is not controlled by a larger bookseller chain (such asBarnes and NobleorBooks A Million). Quality independent booksellers are often fixtures in the communities that they serve,andbring many benefits to thosecommunities, as well as to authors, and readers. Indie Bookseller Benefits Mitch Kaplan, owner of Books Books and one of the founders of the Miami Book Fair International says, Small, independent businesses are what gives a city its uniqueness and a community with healthy small business is a community that is richer than most. And independent booksellers have always played an activist role when it comes to providing vital cultural and social services to the community it serves. Its not easy these days, but were seeing a renaissance in small, indie stores opening around the c ountry as consumers want more things personal and sustainable. Heres a roll-up of how independent booksellers benefit the authors, the local economy, readers and beyond Indie Bookseller Benefits for Authors Well-regarded authors (like Sherman Alexie and Neil Gaiman) have spearheaded and maintained the call for hilfe of independent booksellers with programs such as Indies First on Small Business Saturday. This often due to the great early experiences (whether as a reader or a writer) and support that indie stores have given them. New and even self-published authors often get their start at supportive local independent booksellers. For example, Square Books in Oxford, Mississippi hosted an unknown John Grishams first book signing event. (If you are a new or self-published author, read these tips on how to best work with a local independent bookstore.) Independent Bookstores Boost the Local Economy More specifically, according to a recent newsletter from Roxanne Coady of R. J. Julia, an independent bookstore in Madison, CT, For every $100 you spend in a locally owned store, $73 stays in the local economy, whereas $100 spent in national chains returns $43 to the local economy. Unsurprisingly $100 spent angeschlossen to an out-of-state retailer returns zero dollars to our communities. Local businesses create higher-paying jobs for the local community and it means that tax monies are reinvested within communities. Shopping at an Indie Booksellers is Kinder On the Environment Shopping locally instead of online means less packaging and less waste. And where there is no shipping to the consumer, there is also less trucking or other transportation, further reducing the carbon footprint of the transaction. And though chain stores are local, they often warehouse centrally, which does mean a less direct transaction involving shipping. Shopping at Independent Bookstores Creates A Closer Community According to the American Booksellers Association, local busin esses donate to charities at more than twice the rate of national chains. From sponsoring literacy programs to boosting local team sports, its likely the non-profits that benefit from your indie booksellers dollars, are centered in your own community, so the money stays there. Bricks and mortar booksellers like indie also help connect authors with readers in person and vice versa - something that online retailers cant do. How to Open An Independent Bookstore And if youre an independent-minded book lover who thinks about being a bookseller, learn more about Opening a bookstoreBookstore marketing merchandisingIndies First, Independent Bookstore Day Canadian Authors for Indies Daydays for readers, authors and publishers to promote and celebrate independent booksellers. Each Indie Bookstore Is Unique Just like their customers, every indie has its own personality - as diverse and quirky as their owners and the customers they serve. Some Examples of Unique and VariedIndepend ent Booksellers Around the U.S. Bienville Books - Mobile, ALBienville Books has ranked among the top attractions in Mobile, Alabama on travel sites. Described by its patrons as a treasure, welcoming, wonderful, eclectic, and a find, Bienville Books has found many fans among avid readers, students, book collectors, locals, and tourists. More than one visiting Mobile souvenir hunter has been quoted as greatly admiring the I read dead people tee shirts that are hanging in the window. Learn moreabout Bienville Books Books Books Southern Florida points beyondOwner Mitchell Kaplan opted out of a potential law career to open the first Books Books store in Coral Gables, Florida in 1982. Now, for the South Florida literary community, Books Books is yourindependent, locally-owned bookstore... a community of writers and readers, hosting 60author eventsa month and featuring a carefully curated selection. Learn moreabout Books Books City Lights Bookstore San Francisco, CACity Lights Book store is an independent bookstore located in the North Beach section of San Francisco. Founded in 1953 as an all paperback bookstore by Peter D. Martin and the poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, City Lights retains a legacy of anti-authoritarian politics and insurgent thinking from its early association with Beat poets. Learn moreabout City Lights Bookstore Island Bound Bookstore gruppierung Island, RIBookstores in beach towns and ski areas and other season-dependent vacation hotspots face unique bookselling challenges. Along with this profile of Island Bound Bookstore, an award-winning independent bookseller onBlock Island, Rhode Island,its owner Cindy Lasser shares some of her insights into running a store that is subject to the ebb and flow of seasonal traffic. Learn moreabout Island Bound Bookstore Octavia Books - New Orleans, LABook publishing professionals consider Octavia Books a must-stop on a Southern literary tour or a book lovers tour of New Orleans. Among its unique attributes , the store sponsors the National Public Radio show,The Reading Life,hosted by author ofThe Booklovers Guide to New Orleans, Susan Larson. Learn moreabout Octavia Books R. J. Julia Independent Booksellers Madison, CTAs one of the largestindependent booksellersin the Northeast, the mission R. J. Julia is to be a place where words matter, where writer meets reader, where the ambiance and selection and merchandising of books creates an atmosphere that is welcoming and presents the opportunity for discovery. Learn moreabout R. J. Julia The Mysterious Bookshop New York, NYOne of the oldest mystery specialist bookstores in America, the Mysterious Bookshop is currently located in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan. The store stocks new mystery hardcovers, paperbacks and periodicals, as well as signed modern first editions, rare/collectible hardcovers and Sherlockiana, works about that most famous sleuth of all. Learn moreabout the Mysterious Bookshop Square Books - Oxford, MSSquare Bo oks, named the 2013 Bookstore of the Year byPublishers Weekly,is a hub of Southern literary culture and is a must-visit for bibliophiles, authors, and lovers of the Southern history and literature. There are three locations around the Oxford, Mississippi town square. Learn moreabout Square Books Turnrow Book Co. - Greenwood, MS?Turnrow Book Co. is anindependent booksellerlocated in Greenwood in the Mississippi Delta, between the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers. A Southern Independent Bookseller Alliance (SIBA) member Turnrow serves an area known as the birthplace of the Blues, the home of the Viking Range Company, and the location for the filming of, and is an important part of the cultural landscape. Learn moreabout Turnrow Book Co.

This Is How Resilient People Get Through Really Hard Times

This Is How Resilient People Get Through Really Hard TimesThis Is How Resilient People Get Through Really Hard TimesIf someone just read you the riot act, or you had your you-know-what handed to you by a boss or a peer, its human to feel down and want to process your thoughts. Just dont dwell there too long, or you may venture into victim mentality.Recovering emotionally from a challenging work moment doesnt happen with the flip of a switch. But you have to move on at some point to keep your sanity.Here are five ways resilient people manage their emotions and bounce back to their true form.1. They Assess Their SituationResilient people use their emotional intelligence to do an honest self-appraisal of the situation(s) that may still be making them feel uneasy. They process their thoughts carefully and drill down until they get to the root of the matter. Question for you What is it about your situation that makes you feel the way you do? If something unresolved still lingers, nip that dicke bretter bohren mssen in the bud right away. If you dont, youll feel perpetually frustrated and angry.2. They Stop the Drama Playing in Their HeadsWhile healthy egos may take a hit in a crisis, resilient minds recover quickly by reframing. What is that, you ask? Think of it as a technique to tell yourself a different story and come up with a different interpretation. This helps snuff out the drama that you may be scripting in your head. So deal with the factual (whats really true) and the here and now. Leave the ghosts of your past in the past.3. They Have Remarkably Healthy BoundariesPerhaps what hit you so hard was due to your lack of setting limits on others. Maybe you were falsely accused of something that couldve been avoided. The most resilient people recover from bad situations by saying no to anyone who interferes with their goals, schedules, and especially their values and beliefs. So remind yourself you dont have to be a yes-person for anyone- it takes too much effor t and leaves you frustrated. Offer resistance when your beliefs are threatened. Push back firmly but not harshly, and draw clear lines in the sand.4. They Dont Let Guilt Control ThemOnce they clear their side of the fence with honesty and integrity, resilient people dont allow themselves to feel guilty about things that have nothing to do with them. They know theyre not responsible for the actions and drama of others, and they never beat themselves up for something someone else did.5. They Reevaluate Their Professional RelationshipsResilient people are smart enough to reconsider the risks and rewards of their networks, so that it keeps them safe and serves them well. Your best bet to avoid future finger-pointing is to seek out an inner circle of supportive and encouraging colleagues and weed out controlling or needy takers who care only about themselves.More From Inc.8 Habits of the Most Resilient People10 Core Beliefs of Extraordinarily Resilient People3 Ways to Boost Your Personal ResiliencePhoto of stressed man courtesy of Tetra Images/Getty Images.