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• 71. [Article] Is Employee Development a Sound Investment for Employers?

  Training is a necessary part of all modern employment. Employee development is a different kind of process involving long term mentorship and continuing follow-up of results which can be particular to ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Is Employee Development a Sound Investment for Employers? Author: Nguyen, Hung, Nickeson, Matt, Provenzola, Jeremy, Siriwannangkul, Benjamas, Runde, Neil Year: 2011 Training is a necessary part of all modern employment. Employee development is a different kind of process involving long term mentorship and continuing follow-up of results which can be particular to high technology firms. However, significant costs are associated with both kinds of endeavors. Can a tangible, monetary value be placed on training and development? Our hypothesis is that it can, but that training offers largely intangible benefits to companies such as improvements in employee attraction, motivation, and retention. Examples from literature and a custom survey distributed to mid-level managers in several high-tech Portland firms resulted in confirmation of our hypotheses that employee development offers few tangible but many intangible benefits which can improve employee performance. Title: Is Employee Development a Sound Investment for Employers? Author: Nguyen, Hung, Nickeson, Matt, Provenzola, Jeremy, Siriwannangkul, Benjamas, Runde, Neil Year: 2011 Training is a necessary part of all modern employment. Employee development is a different kind of process involving long term mentorship and continuing follow-up of results which can be particular to high technology firms. However, significant costs are associated with both kinds of endeavors. Can a tangible, monetary value be placed on training and development? Our hypothesis is that it can, but that training offers largely intangible benefits to companies such as improvements in employee attraction, motivation, and retention. Examples from literature and a custom survey distributed to mid-level managers in several high-tech Portland firms resulted in confirmation of our hypotheses that employee development offers few tangible but many intangible benefits which can improve employee performance. Close

• 72. [Article] Ice and Other Stories

  From the Oregon coast to the steppes of Mongolia, the seven short stories in this collection take the reader on a journey through the landscape of human experience. In the high desert of southeast Idaho, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Ice and Other Stories Author: Levesque, Constance D. Year: 2011 From the Oregon coast to the steppes of Mongolia, the seven short stories in this collection take the reader on a journey through the landscape of human experience. In the high desert of southeast Idaho, a mammalogist confronts his own predatory instincts. A sister laments the distance between herself and a brother studying climate change in Antarctica. A caregiver for an aging botanist learns the value of forgiveness. Love, loss and redemption--the relationships that define our lives--are here juxtaposed with the beauty and implacability of the natural world. Title: Ice and Other Stories Author: Levesque, Constance D. Year: 2011 From the Oregon coast to the steppes of Mongolia, the seven short stories in this collection take the reader on a journey through the landscape of human experience. In the high desert of southeast Idaho, a mammalogist confronts his own predatory instincts. A sister laments the distance between herself and a brother studying climate change in Antarctica. A caregiver for an aging botanist learns the value of forgiveness. Love, loss and redemption--the relationships that define our lives--are here juxtaposed with the beauty and implacability of the natural world. Close

• 73. [Article] Effective force constant ratios : iron in iridium and rhodium

  Classical methods of analyzing heat capacity data for the characteristic moments of the frequency distribution are applied to iridium and rhodium. Impurity moments are determined from high and low temperature ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Effective force constant ratios : iron in iridium and rhodium Author: Munsterman, Dennis Year: 1980 Classical methods of analyzing heat capacity data for the characteristic moments of the frequency distribution are applied to iridium and rhodium. Impurity moments are determined from high and low temperature f values. These moments are combined by modern theory to estimate the magnitude of the host-host to host-impurity force constant ratio. Ratios of the various host moments are also examined. Title: Effective force constant ratios : iron in iridium and rhodium Author: Munsterman, Dennis Year: 1980 Classical methods of analyzing heat capacity data for the characteristic moments of the frequency distribution are applied to iridium and rhodium. Impurity moments are determined from high and low temperature f values. These moments are combined by modern theory to estimate the magnitude of the host-host to host-impurity force constant ratio. Ratios of the various host moments are also examined. Close

• 74. [Article] High-resolution angular measurement using surface-plasmon-resonance via phase interrogation at optimal incident wavelengths

  It is demonstrated that ultrahigh-resolution angular measurement can be achieved via surface-plasmon-resonance excitation in which the phase difference between p- and s-polarized reflected waves is monitored ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: High-resolution angular measurement using surface-plasmon-resonance via phase interrogation at optimal incident wavelengths Author: Leung, P.T., Chiang, Hai-Pang, Lin, Jing-Lun, Chang, Railing, Su, Sheng-Yu Year: 2005 It is demonstrated that ultrahigh-resolution angular measurement can be achieved via surface-plasmon-resonance excitation in which the phase difference between p- and s-polarized reflected waves is monitored as a function of the incidence angle. Resolutions down to 1.9 x 10(-6) deg are obtained by performing the measurements at optimal incident wavelengths. This represents an order of magnitude improvement compared with previously reported values. Title: High-resolution angular measurement using surface-plasmon-resonance via phase interrogation at optimal incident wavelengths Author: Leung, P.T., Chiang, Hai-Pang, Lin, Jing-Lun, Chang, Railing, Su, Sheng-Yu Year: 2005 It is demonstrated that ultrahigh-resolution angular measurement can be achieved via surface-plasmon-resonance excitation in which the phase difference between p- and s-polarized reflected waves is monitored as a function of the incidence angle. Resolutions down to 1.9 x 10(-6) deg are obtained by performing the measurements at optimal incident wavelengths. This represents an order of magnitude improvement compared with previously reported values. Close

• 75. [Article] Urban Universities: Anchors Generating Prosperity for America's Cities

  This paper articulates the value and role of urban universities as anchor institutions and engines of metropolitan success. Founded on their long-term commitment to the metropolitan areas they inhabit, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Urban Universities: Anchors Generating Prosperity for America's Cities Author: Martin, Sheila A. Year: 2010 This paper articulates the value and role of urban universities as anchor institutions and engines of metropolitan success. Founded on their long-term commitment to the metropolitan areas they inhabit, the power of urban universities is magnified by strong collaboration with their traditional partners in government and the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. By expanding the number and scope of these broad-based, robust partnerships supported by targeted federal investment?urban universities can help lead our cities and metropolitan regions to long-term competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and enduring vitality as healthy, high-quality communities. Title: Urban Universities: Anchors Generating Prosperity for America's Cities Author: Martin, Sheila A. Year: 2010 This paper articulates the value and role of urban universities as anchor institutions and engines of metropolitan success. Founded on their long-term commitment to the metropolitan areas they inhabit, the power of urban universities is magnified by strong collaboration with their traditional partners in government and the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. By expanding the number and scope of these broad-based, robust partnerships supported by targeted federal investment?urban universities can help lead our cities and metropolitan regions to long-term competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and enduring vitality as healthy, high-quality communities. Close

• 76. [Article] Influence of light on algal growth in the lower Willamette River

  During the summer of 1974 chemical conditions in the lower reaches of the Willamette River, Oregon were similar to those in other rivers currently experiencing nuisance algal growth problems. Temperature ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Influence of light on algal growth in the lower Willamette River Author: Wille, Stephen Arthur Year: 1976 During the summer of 1974 chemical conditions in the lower reaches of the Willamette River, Oregon were similar to those in other rivers currently experiencing nuisance algal growth problems. Temperature and chemical nutrients are not limiting. Relatively high populations of phytoplankton and productivity values for upstream periphyton beds and surface waters suggest moderately eutrophic conditions. However, with increased depth in the lower river, and a constant euphotic zone, the amount of photosynthetically available light is reduced. With sufficient depth and complete mixing the critical depth is exceeded. Primary productivity rates are subsequently limited by low light availability in the lower river. Title: Influence of light on algal growth in the lower Willamette River Author: Wille, Stephen Arthur Year: 1976 During the summer of 1974 chemical conditions in the lower reaches of the Willamette River, Oregon were similar to those in other rivers currently experiencing nuisance algal growth problems. Temperature and chemical nutrients are not limiting. Relatively high populations of phytoplankton and productivity values for upstream periphyton beds and surface waters suggest moderately eutrophic conditions. However, with increased depth in the lower river, and a constant euphotic zone, the amount of photosynthetically available light is reduced. With sufficient depth and complete mixing the critical depth is exceeded. Primary productivity rates are subsequently limited by low light availability in the lower river. Close

• 77. [Article] Quantum Phase Estimation Using Multivalued Logic

  We generalize the Quantum Phase Estimation algorithm to MVL logic. We show the quantum circuits for QPE using qudits. We derive the performance requirements of the QPE to achieve high probability of success. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Quantum Phase Estimation Using Multivalued Logic Author: Perkowski, Marek, Parasa, Vamsi Year: 2011 We generalize the Quantum Phase Estimation algorithm to MVL logic. We show the quantum circuits for QPE using qudits. We derive the performance requirements of the QPE to achieve high probability of success. We show how this leads to logarithmic decrease in the number of qudits and exponential decrease in error probability of the QPE algorithm as the value of the radix d increases. Title: Quantum Phase Estimation Using Multivalued Logic Author: Perkowski, Marek, Parasa, Vamsi Year: 2011 We generalize the Quantum Phase Estimation algorithm to MVL logic. We show the quantum circuits for QPE using qudits. We derive the performance requirements of the QPE to achieve high probability of success. We show how this leads to logarithmic decrease in the number of qudits and exponential decrease in error probability of the QPE algorithm as the value of the radix d increases. Close

• 78. [Article] Innovation Disrupted as Employees Cope With Organizational Changes – Observations from Conexant’s Cupertino Hardware Team

  With the recent slow-down in the high-tech sector, companies are increasingly seeking ways to streamline and add value to their businesses. Organizational changes such as downsizing and acquisitions are ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Innovation Disrupted as Employees Cope With Organizational Changes – Observations from Conexant’s Cupertino Hardware Team Author: Lin, Linda H. Year: 2005 With the recent slow-down in the high-tech sector, companies are increasingly seeking ways to streamline and add value to their businesses. Organizational changes such as downsizing and acquisitions are becoming integral parts of today’s organizational fabric. When done correctly, organizational restructuring can be beneficial; however, in many cases, organizational changes proved to be detrimental to a company and its innovation process. This paper illustrates, through examples observed from Conexant’s Cupertino hardware team, how a team plagued by incessant organizational restructuring behaved and coped with changes and how those behaviors and attitudes disrupted innovation. Title: Innovation Disrupted as Employees Cope With Organizational Changes – Observations from Conexant’s Cupertino Hardware Team Author: Lin, Linda H. Year: 2005 With the recent slow-down in the high-tech sector, companies are increasingly seeking ways to streamline and add value to their businesses. Organizational changes such as downsizing and acquisitions are becoming integral parts of today’s organizational fabric. When done correctly, organizational restructuring can be beneficial; however, in many cases, organizational changes proved to be detrimental to a company and its innovation process. This paper illustrates, through examples observed from Conexant’s Cupertino hardware team, how a team plagued by incessant organizational restructuring behaved and coped with changes and how those behaviors and attitudes disrupted innovation. Close

• 79. [Article] Business Plan for NewDirection

  Every year more than 2 million students graduate from universities. However, due to the intense competition in the job market, about 10 percent graduates are unsuccessful in acquiring a job offer within ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Business Plan for NewDirection Author: Getman, Michael, Samal, Subasis, Suharto, Yulianto, Yang, Jiting Year: 2009 Every year more than 2 million students graduate from universities. However, due to the intense competition in the job market, about 10 percent graduates are unsuccessful in acquiring a job offer within six months of graduation. There are often more inherent constraints and challenges for international students. This is a high waste for both national labor resource and students' personal values. Besides the economic situation, the major reasons for graduate unemployment are they don't know which position fits their ability and they cannot pass either the general interview or the technical interviews. The international students have more difficulty due to language barriers and their lack of knowledge about American company cultures. Title: Business Plan for NewDirection Author: Getman, Michael, Samal, Subasis, Suharto, Yulianto, Yang, Jiting Year: 2009 Every year more than 2 million students graduate from universities. However, due to the intense competition in the job market, about 10 percent graduates are unsuccessful in acquiring a job offer within six months of graduation. There are often more inherent constraints and challenges for international students. This is a high waste for both national labor resource and students' personal values. Besides the economic situation, the major reasons for graduate unemployment are they don't know which position fits their ability and they cannot pass either the general interview or the technical interviews. The international students have more difficulty due to language barriers and their lack of knowledge about American company cultures. Close

• 80. [Article] A Way to Understand the Process, Improve and Come Up with Outstanding Outcomes in a Team

  Our team was committed to provide and encourage cohesion and collaboration between team members. Trust improved extensively compared to the initial stages of forming and storming. Our team valued each ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Way to Understand the Process, Improve and Come Up with Outstanding Outcomes in a Team Author: Hogaboam, Liliya, Gomez, Fredy, Balasubramanian, Aparna, Garcia, Jorge, Talla, Rajasree, Natarajan, Rupha Year: 2012 Our team was committed to provide and encourage cohesion and collaboration between team members. Trust improved extensively compared to the initial stages of forming and storming. Our team valued each other’s opinion and implemented this mandate into the rules. Team learned to appreciate the differences and strengthen relationships through positive and constructive feedback. Team confronted ‘issues but not the people’. Overall, our Norming stage was the inflection point which moved us towards the high performing team curve. Title: A Way to Understand the Process, Improve and Come Up with Outstanding Outcomes in a Team Author: Hogaboam, Liliya, Gomez, Fredy, Balasubramanian, Aparna, Garcia, Jorge, Talla, Rajasree, Natarajan, Rupha Year: 2012 Our team was committed to provide and encourage cohesion and collaboration between team members. Trust improved extensively compared to the initial stages of forming and storming. Our team valued each other’s opinion and implemented this mandate into the rules. Team learned to appreciate the differences and strengthen relationships through positive and constructive feedback. Team confronted ‘issues but not the people’. Overall, our Norming stage was the inflection point which moved us towards the high performing team curve. Close