Columbian Team Rides to Victory at the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge Latin

Columbian Team Rides to Victory at the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge Latin Columbian Team Rides to Victory at the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge Latin A student from Universidad de Los Andes steers his team toward a first-distribution policy finish in the HPVC Latin America endurance event.More than 40 engineering students from three countries gathered in Caracas, Venezuela, brde month to put their design skills to the test during the 2013 ASME Human Powered Vehicle Challenge Latin America. Six teams competed at the event, which took place at Universidad Simon Bolivar from Feb. 22-24. ASMEs Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC) provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate the application of sound engineering design principles in the development of sustainable and practical transportation alternatives. In the HPVC, students work in teams to design and build efficient, highly engineered vehicles for everyday use - from commuting to work, to carrying goods to market. The fou r-member team from Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota, Colombia, was the big winner at the competition, placing first overall as well as first place in the endurance and mens speed events and the design and innovation categories. In the womens speed event the only category the Universidad de Los Andes didnt dominate the team finished second. At the end of the three-day competition, the students had amassed six trophies and $1,400 in prize money.The 14-member team from Instituto Tecnologico de Morelia placed second overall at the HPVC Latin America, taking home a trophy and the $500 second prize, while three students from Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez in Juarez, Mexico, came in third overall and received a trophy and a $300 prize.The three other schools participating in the competition were Universidad del Zulia of Zulia, Venezuela, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo of Michoacan, Mexico, and the host university Universidad Simon Bolivar. In plus-rechnen to t he Latin America event, ASME holds two other HPVC competitions HPVC East and HPVC West. HPVC East will take place at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., from April 26-28. The location and dates for HPVC West are to be announced soon. For more information on ASMEs Human Powered Vehicle Challenge program, visit www.asme.org/events/competitions/human-powered-vehicle-challenge-(hpvc).

How to Move From Frontend to Backend Programming

How to Move From Frontend to Backend ProgrammingHow to Move From Frontend to Backend ProgrammingFrontend development is traditionally focused on what users interact with Bringing digital designs to interactive reality.In contrast, backend development deals with the behind-the-scenes functionality that processes user actions.However, you dont need a protocol droid to translate between these two development dialects as user displays are now being controlled with more dynamic programming languages, such as JavaScript and HTML5. This resulting development grey area is bridging the eu-agrarpolitik between what used to be two distinct career paths, causing some frontend developers to consider crossing to the other side.Episode MMXIV A new choiceWhy would a developer want to move from frontend to backend development? Motivation to change is normally caused by the desire for more - in this case, more pay, more perks and more popularity. Additionally, many frontend developers naturally gravi tate towards backend development due to their curiosity and interest in various programming languages.May the software constructs be with youBasic computer science concepts have become the Force to be reckoned with in the world of development - and yes, a developers strength flows from it. Techniques like object-oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming are commonplace among well-rounded frontend developers who frequently use languages like PHP and JavaScript, and also help build a foundation for backend development.As a frontend developer, learning the theories of computer science will help your transition to backend programming, while also increasing your frontend development capabilities. Familiarity with various backend development languages - such as Python, C, Django and Ruby - is also required to become a viable contender for backend development. So youll want to make sure your backend language toolkit is well stocked, whether you do so via self-directed learni ng or in a higher education environment.Ready are you? What know you of ready?Changing job titles also requires a level of confidence when programming in backend languages. The traditional way to gain confidence is by doing, and that holds firm in this situation. However, frontend developers who become backend developers do have a tactical advantage over traditional backend developers when it comes to enhancing their experience profile They can create a well-rounded project from start to finish without assistance.In addition to beefing up your development portfolio, another good way to make a smooth transition is to become immersed in online forums, websites and local groups geared towards backend developers, such as SyncFusion and CodeGuru.Is switching development disciplines your best course of action? Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future.Have you already made the transition from frontend to backend developer? Share your tips and experiences in the comments section. Wo ndering whether you should make the leap? Learn about opportunities that may await you.

One third of Americans plan to work during their summer vacation

One third of Americans plan to work during their summer vacationOne third of Americans plan to work during their summer vacationAmericans have mixed feelings about summer we love our long weekends and summer Fridays, yet we regularly let work encroach on our hard-earned vacations (if were taking them at all). A report from project management software companyWrike surveyed 1,134 full-time employees about summer productivity and whether or not Americans really disconnected during their summer vacations,On average, about 35% of people planned to use between six to 10 vacation days this summer, with 30% taking between one to five days. Another near-third (28%), budgeted 11+ vacation days for the May-September months. Not too shabbyStill, the weeklong vacation reigns. The maximum number of consecutive vacation days that the majority of people tended to take at one time was one to five days (48%).Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productiv ity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraWorking when youre being paid not toMore than one in three Americans expected to work while on vacation. Ten percent werent sure if they would or wouldnt. Women are less likely to work while on vacay 30% of them intend or work or plan to be available to work, compared to 40% of men.This might be because women are more likely to get their work done before they go on holiday (34%), compared to 27% of men.Like men, Millennials are more likely to work on vacation (42%), when compared with Gen X and Boomers (28%). Theyre influenced by their boss off-time work habits, saying that theyre more likely to work on their summer break if their boss does so, too (45%). Other generations are much less influenced in this way.Millennials are also more likely to feel guilty while theyre on vacation (40%), compared with Boomers and Gen X (29%).What kind of work are they doing?No ones doing major projects or heavy loads its mainly forwarding time-sensitive emails (22%), or taking calls or emails from their boss (24%). A small workaholic contingent says theyll do what it takes, as long as it takes, to move their projects ahead (12%).Men are more likely to work on their vacation if they have a boss that does the saatkorn (57%), while women are much less influenced by their bosss workaholic vacation habits (39%).A healthy third says they do no work at all and completely totally zone out while on vacation.Summer in the office like a vacation at workEverybody knows that productivity in the office goes down during the summer months, as people flit in and out, and everybody pines for the next long weekend or summer Friday.Or is that a myth? Just 26% of respondents said their workloads were lighter during the summer. The majority, 57%, said their workload was about the same, as was their productivity (62%). A third didnt report that summer held any productivity roadblock for them, and just 16% said the expected that teammates and colleagues w erent around when they needed them.Still, when asked to pick several ideas from a list to improve summer productivity, employees had a host of ideas38% suggested reducing hours or switching to a 4-day work week34% wanted to allow for more remote work25% suggested shutting down the office and having everyone take a vacation at once22% wanted to host events and fun activities to keep teams engaged20% wanted to provide or assist with employee childcareThat sounds ambitious. And, well, its summer Heres an idea for you one of these Fridays, sneak out early for a ballgame, and create your own three-day weekend.