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Transcript: Presented by George Bishop Background and Project Plan About Me About Me From London, England Environmental background with interests in bioplastics, bioeconomy, sustainability, agriculture and waste management Specialisation in LCA modelling Undergraduate Degree Environmental Science BSc Bangor University 2014-2017 "An Estimation of the Solar PV Potential of Bangor University" Master's Degree Environmental and Business Management MSc Master's Thesis Offering Problem Problem Solution Solution Strategy PhD Plan Competitive Advantages Competitive Advantages Q&A Q A & Thank you for listening

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Transcript: RESPONSIBILITY CURIOSITY COURAGE People CHAMPION transparency CHAMPION transparency We share information openly and proactively. We contribute outside of our specialty. We are known for directness. We are quick to admit mistakes. We question actions inconsistent with our values. CULTIVATE relationships + community CULTIVATE relationships + community We contribute to the community with what we are passionate about. We seek to understand our clients and what matters to them. THRIVE at work + play THRIVE at work + play We embrace curiosity to support a vibrant work culture. We demonstrate consistently strong performance so colleagues can rely upon each other. We inspire others with our passion for excellence. We celebrate wins. We promote learning and professional development. We continue to improve how we work to support summer hours. We believe in an open and collaborative work environment. We are fun to work with and have a positive impact on those around us. Practice DELIVER quality work DELIVER quality work You utilize BBT’s proven CA processes. You support your fellow team members to use independent decision making to meet their deliverables. You know when to zoom in and zoom out. You deliver quality work that is thoughtful. PROMOTE innovation PROMOTE innovation We promote sustainability and healthy buildings. We think strategically. We create new ideas that prove useful. We embrace new technology. We help keep BBT nimble by minimizing complexity and finding ways to simplify. RESPECT the details RESPECT the details We know when to zoom in. We respect how things go together and their relationships. We use the guiding principles of the parti to inform the details. Process CURIOSITY enables a process that listens, empowers, and connects 3 statements on how we live this core value LISTEN to every voice LISTEN to every voice We embrace listening as a cornerstone of the BBT approach. We believe that listening is both a skill and an art. We add to the conversation. We create opportunities for clients and stakeholders to contribute to the visioning and design process. EMPOWER team members EMPOWER team members We empower fellow team members to contribute their best by providing the necessary information, time, and support. We empower colleagues to take ownership over their projects and tasks. We recognize team member contributions. CONNECT through design CONNECT through design We believe design is a conversation. We create functional spaces that support the end user. We connect the technical details to the human experience. We blend expertise and client-centered design to create spaces that bring people together.

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Transcript: Go on Exchange present your country abroad Work with different mentalities Diversity Explore different cultures Be a Member Develop your skills Have an impact Enrich your knowledge AIESEC Be a Leader Lead your team Achieve your vision Coach others Be a mentor EXPERIENCE YOUR AIESEC JOURNEY Gives you a great experience

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Transcript: Iranian History Evelyn Taylor, Catherine Watters, Charlotte Welsby Historical Foundations of Iran Background of Iranian History <img The Iranian Revolution The Iranian Revolution From 1978-1979 The public did not like the monarchy and led a rebellion The monarchy controlled political opinions The monarchy fled History Behind The Revolution History Behind The Revolution Revolution began when an article about Ruhollah Khomeini, an Islamic scholar, sparked students from a Tehran religion school How It Happened How It Happened Khomeini took over on February 1st, 1979 Became an Islamic Republic on April 1st,1979 How It Happened Cont. How It Happened Shah Reza Ruhollah Khomeini Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) Iran-Iraq War Iraq wanted to control the Shatt Al-'Arab river, which has a lot of oil, and the Khuzestan region, with a large Arab population Iraq invades Iran Cause of War Ahwaz, capital of Khuzestan Political chaos after the revolution Bad US relations after the 1997 hostage crisis Iranian Political State Iranian Political State Backed my many Arab States, including Saudia Arabia and Kuwait Iraq's Allies Iraq's Allies Backed by the US and the USSR, who wanted their oil Peace agreement in 1982 Cease-fire in 1988 The End of the War The Peace Agreement An estimated one to two million were hurt or died during the war Autobiographical Comics Persepolis Made popular in the 1800s (they were dark and long) Bridges gap between Iranian culture and Western readers Persepolis Satrapi's Style Bold and simple Black and white

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Transcript: 14th Week Consulting interns can be expensive Time and Money Personal Experience Preliminary Design Stage NFPA 101 and NFPA 13 New and Existing Education, Business, and Mercantile Definition of Project This app would be used to provide interns and recent graduates with an outline of guidelines for how to design and review designs of specific occupancies. With the given time frame, I will be writing the information that will go into the app Begin parametric study: Speak with my mentor and Jason to understand more about what critical variables I could concentrate on for this app. Choose those parameters and begin my study Gather information from NFPA 101 and NFPA 13 for new and existing education, business, and mercantile occupancies. By: Breanne Thompson Next Steps (Continued) Finish preparing for Draft of Analysis Pull together and discuss results of project Draw my conclusions and state future work needed Turn in Final Paper! 10th and 11th Week Turn in my parametric study Begin draft of analysis Map out the process of the app for the key elements 15th Week References Next Steps 7th Week Prepare for Final Presentation Summarize my draft of analysis into presentation Work on how to incorporate a live demonstration for my presentation App Development Background Information 8th-9th Week Continuous Process Objective-C for Apple products Java for Android products 6 months of studying Places to Learn: Codecademy, iOS Dev Center, Android Developers Training Hire App Developer will cost thousands Prepare Final Paper Dive into Shark Tank! 1. http://lifehacker.com/5401954/programmer-101-teach-yourself-how-to-code 2. http://www.bluecloudsolutions.com/blog/cost-develop-app/ 6th Week Background Presentation 12th-13th Week

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Transcript: Real action and accountability Amnesty International Non-state actors/ Rebel Groups?? ...and what about men?? ignoring male rape victims? would rape exist without a man? Weapons of War: Rape UN as an Arena - NGO's - Discussion and dialogue Arena Instrument Actor Critical Thinking Weapons of War: Rape UN as an instrument UNSC Resolution 1820 (2008) UN as an Actor - UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict Weapons of War: Rape Problems with 1820 "Roles and Functions of International Organizations" "Sexual violence, when used as a tactic of war in order to deliberately target civilians or as a part of a widespread or systematic attack against civilian populations, can significantly exacerbate situations of armed conflict and may impede the restoration of international peace and security… effective steps to prevent and respond to such acts of sexual violence can significantly contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security" (UNSC Resolution 1820, p. 2)" http://www.stoprapenow.org/uploads/advocacyresources/1282164625.pdf Background Presentation- Kristin Mann Weapons of War: Rape Brief Insight - used to manipulate social control - destabilize communities - weaken ethnic groups and identities Examples: - Sudanese Militia - Rwanda Genocide - DRC Critical Thinking http://www.womenundersiegeproject.org/blog/entry/the-need-for-numbers-on-rape-in-warand-why-theyre-nearly-impossible-to-get Critical Thinking Increased Data Collection by international organizations - determine humanitarian responses - ensures justice and reparation - provides recognition and dignity

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Transcript: Death rate 2012: 12.84 deaths/1,000 population (World ranking: 22) Infant (Child Mortality) Total: 79.02 deaths/1,000 live births (world ranking: 10) HIV/AIDS (2) Appropriate Technology Landlocked country Great African Rift Valley system: East – Lake Malawi South – mountains, tropical palm-lined beaches Mainly a large plateau, with some hills Lake Malawi (Lake Nyasa) Almost 1 million people have AIDS 60% of these are female Declining in urban areas, Rising in rural areas Leading cause of death amongst adults Contributes to the low life expectancy: 54.2 years 209th ranking (One of the lowest) 500,000 children have been orphaned due to AIDs Micro-finance Policy Framework and Strategies (Health SWAp) increasing the availability and accessibility of antenatal services; utilization of skilled health personnel during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period at all levels of the health system; strengthening the capacity of individuals and institutions to improve maternal and neonatal health; increasing the number of skilled health personnel; constructing and upgrading health facilities to offer essential health services particularly focusing on rural and underserved areas; and provision of ARVs and micronutrients during pregnancy. Geography of Malawi CCST 9004 Appropriate Technology for the Developing World Indicator 3: Literacy Rate of 15 – 24 year-olds According to the World Bank, microfinance is defined as: Microfinance is the provision of financial services to the entrepreneurial poor.This definition has two important features:it emphasizes a range of financial services—not just credit— and it emphasizes the entrepreneurial poor. Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education Appropriate Technology: SIRDAMAIZE 113 Population: 16,777,547 (estimated in July 2013) Population growth rate: 2.758% (2012 est.) (World ranking: 18) Age structure Children: 50% of total population HIV/AIDS Human Resources Education Poverty Food Insecurity Erratic Rainfall Patterns/Droughts Corruption Lack of Foreign Investment Languages Indicator 5: Proportion of seats held by women in National Parliaments Central Region: 1-9 (Yellow) *Capital: Lilongwe Northern Region: 10-15 (Red) Southern Region: 16-27 (Green) Lake Malawi (Blue) Land surface area 45,747 square miles Challenges: · shortage of qualified primary school teachers; · inadequate physical infrastructure; · poor retention of girls mainly from standard five to eight; · high disease burden due to HIV and AIDS consequently leadinto absenteeism, especially among girls who take care of the sick · Poverty levels are high in rural areas. Malawi – Climate/Agriculture Trading partners: South Africa, Zambia, China, US Challenges: · shortage of qualified primary school teachers; · inadequate physical infrastructure; · poor retention of girls mainly from standard five to eight; · high disease burden due to HIV and AIDS consequently leading to absenteeism especially among girls who take care of the sick; and · poor participation of school committees and their communities in school management. · Poverty levels are high in rural areas. 1 Doctor per 50,000 people Hinders the ability to deliver medical services to people in need Reason: Emigration Lack of access to education Aggravated by AIDS > 4 nurses are lost each month This also affects other sectors: Government Business Farmers Human Resources HIV/AIDS - Contemporary GDP: US $14.58 billion (2012 est.) (World ranking: 142) Labor force: agriculture: 90%; industry and services: 10% (2003 est.) Countries main income Agriculture Main crops: maize, tobacco, tea, sugar cane, groundnuts, cotton, wheat, coffee, and rice Industry: tobacco, tea, sugar, sawmill products, cement, consumer goods Challenges: limited capacity in terms of human and material resources to facilitate adult literacy and continuing education; early marriages perpetuated by socioeconomic factors; socio–cultural factors that make people believe that men should be leaders while women are followers; and, poor learning environment which affects girls in primary and secondary schools e.g. sanitary facilities, long distances to education facilities, extra burden from domestic chores especially for adolescent girls resulting into high dropout rate. 1964: Independent from Britain Indicator 1: Maternal Mortality Ratio Malawi Demographics Problems - Outline Indicator 4: Share of Women in Wage Employment in the Non- Agriculture Sector measure of employment opportunities ( i.e equal proportions of men and women in formal employment) Yet, more women participate in the agriculture sector than in the formal wage employment especially in jobs that require professional qualifications. Due to: literacy levels, gender disparity and cultural values. Facts About the Product: Drought tolerant maize variant Able to mature under limited rainfall Suitable for marginal rainfall areas 136 days to mature Normally: 150 – 180 days Able to mature under limited rainfall Suitable for marginal rainfall areas

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Transcript: DPIM mutations' background the lab's mutational strategy data from literature alpha fold predictions What is Y2H? Yeast two-hybrid screening system is a molecular biology technique used to discover and analyze protein-protein interactions and protein-DNA interactions by testing for physical interactions (ex.: binding) between two proteins or between a protein and a DNA molecule, respectively. The mutations (Pol32 permutations for Y2H assays X Pol1) we are interested in are as following: Pol32:AlphaFold predictions: predicted aligned error plot DPIM area: DED GY: confidence level of the residues according to AlphaFold: D -> A CONFIDENT E -> A CONFIDENT D -> A VERY HIGH G -> A CONFIDENT Y -> A CONFIDENT

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