Part 2 Budget Estimating (30 points) Using the same scenario from the previous unit on scheduling, create a time-phased budget for the following project. Prepare a figure like Exhibit 10.9, CPT 4e, that illustrates the daily and cumulative costs for the resource-leveled project. Assume the following hourly rates: Alcides $45 / hr. Joan $50 … Read more
1. Cristina Gratorp explores what she calls “the materiality of the cloud.” After reading her piece, how would you describe the geology of the Internet? 2. The authors of the NYT article consider the growing energy requirements of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. According to the authors, how many terawatt-hours of electricity does trading, creating, and spending Bitcoin consume … Read more
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review Chapters 5 and 6 in your course textbook. The purpose of this assignment is twofold: first, to enable you to explore a term (concept, technique, place, etc.) related to this week’s theme of sustaining Earth’s biodiversity and ecosystems; second, to provide your first contribution to a … Read more
https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/04/01/1021671/podcast-rate-beauty-ai-score-attractive-algorithm-face/ listen to the podcast and read the file attached and then start working According to the episode of In Machines We Trust, how do algorithms influence social norms surrounding beauty and what are some broader effects of this trend? What was your overall reaction to this podcast? Cite specific examples from the episode. How did the pandemic change … Read more
Choose a science news article that highlights a current event or recent research related to electricity, magnetism, or electromagnetism. In searching for an appropriate article, the following online science news sources are suggested Science Daily (Links to an external site.) e! Science News (Links to an external site.) Phys.org (Links to an external site.) Do not use reference websites such … Read more
EDS 1021 Week 2 Interactive Activity Energy Forms and Changes Objective Using a simulation, apply the scientific method to investigate how energy is transferred and changes from one form to another. Background Reading Before attempting the activity, read Chapters 3 and 4 of The Sciences. Completing the reading is important for you to be able … Read more
1. Danielle Citron and Robert Chesney explore the social and cultural contexts of deep fake technologies. According to Citron and Chesney, why does misinformation spread so quickly on social media? How might deep fake technologies be useful and how might they cause harm? (cite specifics from the article). What potential legal solutions do they propose and why … Read more
Assess the historical and current regulatory environment on this case. Summarize RCRA requirements regarding this hazardous waste case. Appraise the impact of nonuniform international environmental laws concerning this case. Assess the ethical standards for the Colbert brothers and if their punishment fit their crime. State your opinion on how the case was handled.
Here are several speeches from world leaders representing numerous approaches to globalism or globalization. Watch at least two of the supplied videos. Follow the 3+1 Rule, plus refer to two of the provided videos, to identify a pro and a con of how these forces of change affect your quality of life. Present your findings … Read more
In Coded Bias Joy Buolamwini says “the past dwells within our algorithms.” What does she mean but this? What story from this film stood out to you most and why? resources: Coded bias 7th Empire Media presents a film by Shalini Kantayya ; director, Shalini Kantayya ; producer, Shalini Kantayya ; co-producer, Sabine Hoffman.2020 New York, … Read more