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The Economic And Business Case For Ensuring High-Quality Childcare And Preschool, Timothy J. Bartik

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Detection, Prevention And Mitigation Of Rogue Base Stations In 5g Networks, Niranjan M M

Defensive Publications Series

Rogue Base Station (RBS) threat is one of the major threats faced by different access networks. Here, the attackers use RBS to masquerade (mimic) as a legitimate base station to facilitate a Man-in-The-Middle (MiTM) attack between the mobile User Equipment (UE) and the mobile network, to steal user information, tampering the transmitted information, tracking the users, compromising user privacy, introducing DoS on 5G services etc., The techniques herein propose method to enhance the RBS detection techniques and subsequently prevent and mitigate (containment of) the rogues by detaching the UE from the RBSs and subsequently avoid UEs from attaching to earlier …

Social Reading, Dongeek Shin

Defensive Publications Series

A reading application may enable a first user of a computing device (e.g., a smartphone, mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a wearable device, etc.) to send an excerpt of text (e.g., a sentence, a paragraph, a snippet, etc.) of an electronic book (“e-book”) in the first user’s e-book library to other users’ computing devices. For example, based on user input from the first user, the reading application may select (e.g., by executing a machine learning algorithm) an excerpt of text from the e-book. The reading application may enable one or more actions to the selected excerpt of …

Privacy Policies For Distributed Object-Based Storage In Multi-Cloud Deployments, Niranjan M M

Defensive Publications Series

Object-Based Storage (OBS) has become the main type of storage system in the cloud. With applications moving to cloud-based services (viz., micro services architecture, Software as a Service [5G, SD-WAN], Security as a Service etc.,) and large cloud vendors having many data centres globally, where-in data can be stored across data centres belonging to different countries or states, hence it is challenging to provide data security and privacy. Also, with different laws for providing data protection and privacy we need to guarantee that PII data (it may be government departmental data, personal health records etc.,), is adhering to government laws. …

Art. 78 Motion To Change Venue/Opposition - Fusl000113 (2020-05-13)

Art. 78 Motions to Change Venue & Oppositions

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Beyond The Ivory Tower: Supporting The Graduate Nonacademic Career Search Through Library Partnerships, Sarah Lane

Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students

For a variety of reasons, some graduate students ultimately determine that they would like to pursue a career outside of the ivory tower. At the same time, these scholars may be uncertain about how to translate their expertise into a nonacademic position. At Cornell University, a partnership between the Management Library and the Careers Beyond Academia office has allowed librarians to utilize their unique expertise to assist graduate students throughout their job search.

At the Management Library, business librarians have historically worked with the Career Management Center of the Johnson Graduate School of Management to assist MBA and graduate business …

New Professional Doctorate Program Offers New Opportunities For Embedded Librarianship With Policy Practitioners, Susie Skarl

Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students

As doctoral programs frequently evolve in large urban universities, how can liaison librarians best position themselves for outreach activities, teaching faculty/librarian partnerships, student engagement, information literacy instruction, and more?

At the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), the School of Public Policy and Leadership has developed a professional doctorate degree, Doctor of Public Policy (DPP), which is designed for individuals interested in developing skills in policymaking and policy implementation at all levels of government. “Completion of this degree will prepare students to conduct policy analysis, advocate for public policies and community-based solutions, or serve in decision-making positions.” (UNLV DPP Program, …

Twin Tub Girder Retrofits For System Redundancy, Francisco J. Bonachera Martin

Purdue Road School

Due to the perceived risk of fracture critical members (FCM) in steel bridges, hands-on inspection are man- dated. This presentation describes the redundancy evaluation of three twin tub girder bridges with FCM designations. The analysis follows the AASHTO Guide Specifications for Analysis and Identification of Fracture Critical Members and System Redundant Members. Based on the outcomes of these analyses, the feasibility of retrofit alternatives will be assessed for the purpose of reclassifying FCMs as system redundant members.

I 270 North Design Build Project, Joanne Martin

Purdue Road School

The I-270 North DB project is a $278M project in North St. Louis County. Safety and mobility were increased through a series of innovations, including additional lanes on highly-congested I-270, conversion of existing 2-way outer roads to 1-way, reconfiguring interchanges, TSMO enhancements, ITS upgrades, and pedestrian upgrades. The project also included significant public outreach which required creativity due to the pandemic.

Improving Document Retention Through Data Management Dashboards, Beau M. Gentry, Brett Lackey, Karen Hadley

Purdue Road School

Transportation projects continue to get more complex, requiring multi-layer collaboration, documentation, compliance, and more. Through specific use cases, we will demonstrate how project teams can use innovative platforms to build data management dashboards for project management and document retention for mid-West and Indiana mobility projects. This specialized visual tool brings important documents and data together, incorporates customized information, and evolves it to meet client needs in modern and easy to understand metrics.

Using Rwis Data For Winter Maintenance Decision Support, Tony Coventry

Purdue Road School

Road weather information systems (RWIS) data is the key component to winter maintenance decision support systems (MDSS) and solutions. In this session we will learn about the FHWA’s Weather Data Environment (WxDE), a national road weather data sharing program; how the data is integrated into decision support solutions, network monitoring, and research projects. Discussion will also include strategic application of road weather data in winter maintenance decision making.

Adverse Effect? Dealing With Forgotten Moa Commitments, Leiellen Atz, Gary Quigg, Anthony Ross

Purdue Road School

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act has the potential to impact a project even after construction. This presentation is designed for LPAs with projects that may have resulted in an adverse effect finding on cultural resources during a Section 106 review, thus requiring a memorandum of agreement (MOA). The panel will explore what it means to have an MOA, provide insight on common conceptual mitigation measures, and define responsibilities for the implementation of MOA stipulations.

Fire Station Siting Study, Dean Button, Mark Gordish, Rebecca Ward

Purdue Road School

The City of Hammond Fire Department, in need of a new station location, worked with Shive-Hattery of South Bend to study the optimal location for fire stations in Hammond. This presentation guides the audience through the data collection, processing the data into GIS, and comparing population density to find a site best suited to the needs of Hammond Residents.

Striking A Balance: Evidence Synthesis Support For Graduate Students, Kelly Hangauer, Elizabeth Kline

Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students

Evidence synthesis (ES) is the process of systematically collecting studies and synthesizing the findings using strict protocols and criteria. Common examples of ES include systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and scoping reviews. While ES has been commonplace in health sciences for many years, it has recently gained traction in non-health sciences fields such as the social sciences. In response to this growing trend, the IMLS-funded Evidence Synthesis Institute was created to offer librarians in-depth training on how to best provide ES support to disciplines outside the health sciences.

This presentation draws on the insights of two liaison librarians who work at public …

Airport Cooperative Research Program Airside Webresource, Susan Zellers

Purdue Road School

Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Project 03-56 developed the Design, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance: WebResource (Airside WebResource) This electronic library of airside resources for aviation practitioners includes over 600 resources on a variety of airside-re- lated topics authored by over 30 industry organizations. This presentation will discuss the development of the Airside WebResource, including the industry input, resource selection, breadth of resources, and search options and tips.

Record-Breaking Trenchless Tunneling Success Demonstrates Value On Sr-37, Eric Farny, Michael Flanagan

Purdue Road School

Trenchless tunneling methods were key to the INDOT SR 37 project’s success by providing drainage for new depressed interchanges. Gravity outfall sewers were selected over pump stations, which eliminated long-term O&M costs. This presentation explains how trenchless methods were successful in difficult ground and groundwater conditions. Approximately 1.4 miles of 54-inch-diameter storm sewers were successfully installed using trenchless tunneling methods, including a record breaking 2,304-foot-long curved micro tunnel boring machine (MTBM) run.

Integrating Project Delivery - Design, Row, And Utilities, Matthew Witt, Kenny Franklin

Purdue Road School

Utilities and ROW acquisition are two of the three most common critical path items for project delivery. Successful project teams build an awareness of these two processes early and strategically in their project. This interactive session focuses on improving reliability in project delivery by integrating a utility conflict management approach into design and project management, identifying when and how to use advanced utility investigations, and where ROW and utility coordination efforts strategically intersect.

Vru -Safety Federal Perspective, Rick Drumm

Purdue Road School

Traffic safety numbers indicate that fatalities of pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable users have risen between 50% to 100% nationally over the past decade. This remarkable increase should make all overseers of a road system, local or state, reassess how vulnerable users can be accommodated and implement strategies to make our roads safer for all users. Join us and learn how you can improve safety for all.

The Future Of Transportation Funding, Steve E. Morello

Purdue Road School

Among the many collaterals impacts of vehicle electrification is a reduction in funding for government agencies who rely heavily on fuel taxation—over 75B annually—for transportation needs. States and the federal government are actively exploring user-based funding alternatives to pay for the next generation of roads that will be used by the next generation of vehicles.

Traditional Design And Speed Limit Setting Practices Are Ill-Suited To Urban Areas, Laura Slusher

Purdue Road School

Traffic safety numbers indicate that fatalities of pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable users have risen between 50% to 100% nationally over the past decade. This remarkable increase should make all overseers of a road system, local or state, reassess how vulnerable users can be accommodated and implement strategies to make our roads safer for all users. Join us and learn how you can improve safety for all.

Complete Streets At Varying Scales: Challenges And Opportunities, Scott Sandstrom, Martin Guttenplan

Purdue Road School

Safe access for all users is critical regardless of corridor type or specific location. While urban Complete Streets are widely recognized, these solutions are also applicable in rural or underserved communities. This presentation will discuss varying scales of Complete Streets, illustrate use cases, and present thoughts on future use in Indiana and the Midwest. Attendees will also learn how public agencies are responding to multimodal demands, scalability techniques, and potential applications in statewide plans.

Streamlining Project Development Through Planning & Environmental Linkages, Karen Hadley, Brett Lackey

Purdue Road School

As transportation agencies continue to explore ways to be more efficient in the project development process, they are embracing integrated methodologies like planning and environmental linkages. This tool is practical, yet highly effective and inclusive, and teams across the country are experiencing its value. This presentation will highlight a variety of use cases, discuss lessons learned and best practices, and specifically address how planning and environmental linkages can be applied in Indiana and the Midwest.

Inviting An Impermissible Inquiry? Rfra’S Substantial-Burden Requirement And “Centrality”, D. Bowie Duncan

Pepperdine Law Review

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) prohibits the federal government from substan-tially burdening a person’s religious exercise unless the government can satisfy strict scrutiny. The statute also defines religious exercise to prohibit courts from inquiring into how central a particular religious exercise is to a person’s religion. “The term ‘religious exercise,’” reads the relevant provision, “includes any exercise of religion, whether or not compelled by, or central to, a system of religious belief.” Despite this prohibition on centrality inquiries, some scholars argue that RFRA’s substantial-burden element requires courts to consider the religious costs a law imposes on a religious adherent …

How Graduate Student Fellows Enhance What A Center For Digital Scholarship Does, Ben B. Chiewphasa

Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students

Multiple disciplines are increasingly embracing data science and digital scholarship. However, insufficient training for digital and computational methodologies within subject/departmental silos means that these needs often get overlooked. Opportunities for learning how to teach technical concepts (i.e., how to handle troubleshooting, live participatory coding, etc.) are also rare or non-existent via departmental offerings. To respond to these needs, the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship launched its Pedagogy Fellowship Program in Fall 2021 where Notre Dame PhD students/candidates build their instructional expertise and experience related to digital scholarship with an added bonus of enhancing their competitiveness on the job market. …

Asking The Big Questions That Guide Small Decisions: Developing Academic Library Infrastructure In Support Of Graduate Students’ Qualitative Research, Jessica Hagman

Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students

A primary task of graduate education is developing students who are able to ask valuable questions and use systematic research methods to develop new knowledge. By the end of most graduate programs, students are expected to be able to plan, implement, and share the results of an independent research process and make new knowledge claims. As such, they learn to make - and justify - the many decisions embedded in the research process. Academic libraries support graduate students’ development into independent researchers by providing both collections materials and library services related to the research process.

In this presentation, we turn …

How Locals Take Control On Their Federal Aid Projects, Jennifer L. Sharkey

Purdue Road School

This session will highlight opportunities for local agencies to better deliver federal aid projects, including the LPA Certification process for local design standards and the Utility Relocation Inspection Contracts that are now eligible for federal aid reimbursement.

Proactively Upgrading Aging Infrastructure For Multi-Modal Corridor Renewal, Michael Mills

Purdue Road School

Indiana is experiencing urban renewal. Urban multi- modal corridor renewal in an aging, socioeconomically challenged area has its challenges on the surface; however, what is underground can be equally challenging. In Florida, Burgess & Niple partnered with FDOT and the City of Tampa to proactively resolve the flooding on 8 miles of one-way pairs. Twelve existing 100-year-old drainage systems discharging to the Hillsborough River were modeled and upgraded, setting the foundation for the surface Complete Streets improvements.

Public Speaking For Engineers And Local Officials, Tim Jensen

Purdue Road School

Public speaking is a lost art and not taught in many schools. Engineers and public officials are often asked to speak in front of the public, councils, and commissions with frequently negative results. This presentation will provide some basic hints, tips, and examples of public speaking best practices.

Importance Of Proactive Safety Analysis For Corridor Planning, Martin Guttenplan, Houssam Ghandour

Purdue Road School

A proactive safety analysis approach assists decision makers in addressing high-risk crash elements, particularly on low-volume roadways. Using corridor planning best practices and lessons learned, this presentation will explore creative and proactive approaches for holistic planning solutions. It will also validate 2020 pandemic crash data accuracy and highlight prioritization methodologies and AASHTO and FHWA guided countermeasures applied to at-risk locations.

Perspectives On Past And Present Mutcds, David Boruff

Purdue Road School

This session will describe the history of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Prime focus will be on the Indiana version, including the procedures that have been and those that are currently used to adopt Indiana’s manual. Pending it’s adoption prior to Road School, a summary of the significant changes in next edition of the MUTCD will also be presented.