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Launched in 2011, ReNUWIt is the National Science Foundation's first Engineering Research Center dedicated to civil infrastructure and water systems. ReNUWIt encompasses a diverse team of researchers who collaborate with entrepreneurs and practitioners on innovative solutions for urban water infrastructure challenges. This diverse team specifically addresses the diffusion of new technologies in complex systems.
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One day, third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz asked her students to fill in the blank in this sentence: "I wish my teacher knew..." The results astounded her. Some answers were humorous; others were heartbreaking. All were profoundly moving and enlightening. The results opened her eyes to the need for educators to understand the unique realitites their students face in order to created an open, safe, and supportive classroom environment. When Kyle shared...
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From Pangea to precipitation, hydrology to halite, this eBook provides essential test prep in all the key Earth science topics. Designed both for students new to the Earth sciences and those in need of a refresher, you'll find a series of 20-minute 20-step lessons that are precise, guided, and easy to fit into any schedule. There's also a full glossary, practice tests with answers and explanations, and bonus sections including tips for preparing for...