Elgin Sweeper’s Post

What a time to be alive! It's amazing to think that for my daughters it could be normal to go to, work, or even live in space for extended periods of time. The National Space Council (NSC) has drafted policy to solidify roles and responsibilities for commercial operations in space. Simultaneously, the House of Representatives' Science, Space and Technology Committee is working on its own legislation, known as the Commercial Space Act. How exciting is that? https://lnkd.in/ePqKK3T4

Is that one of Santa's reindeer caught on camera? Nope, it's a moose Senior Research Scientist Dr. Michale Glennon found on one of her camera traps from this year! If you want to learn more about camera trapping, check out Michale's blog post, How To Use A Camera Trap, on our website. https://lnkd.in/eaS4Uw-y

Core values are incredibly important for our success and to have the right calibration for the future. It helps us staying on course, doing the right thing, and have impact well beyond our individual reach and capacity. #corevalues #impact #safety #respect #integrity #teamwork

*Happy International Day of Lights* The International Day of Light, celebrated annually on *May 16* , is a radiant occasion that transcends mere illumination. The date, May 16, was chosen to commemorate the first successful laser operation in *1960* by physicist and engineer *Theodore Maiman* . This ground-breaking achievement marked a significant milestone in the history of light-based technologies. The main reason for celebrating the International Day of Light on May 16 is to raise awareness about the significance of light-based technologies across various fields. These technologies impact the world. > Light isn’t just illumination; it’s a powerful force that shapes our world! 🌟 Let's celebrate the day with light and joy, and hope for new and modern advancement in Science. > “Science is the light that illuminates the darkness of ignorance and superstition.” > “There is a single light of science, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere.” – John F. Kennedy.

"NSWC Crane collaborates with the University of Notre Dame to focus on Hypersonic research" Click below to read about Dr. Matlis and Dr. Corke's collaboration project with NSWC Crane https://lnkd.in/g4yV_-aF

Exploring the legacy of David H. Geiger in air structure history! 🏗️ Dive into our blog post as we uncover the contributions of this prominent figure to the evolution of air structures. From innovation to lasting impact, learn about Geiger's pivotal role in shaping the industry. Read more now! https://buff.ly/48PasB2

Just joined to the Earth System Governance Project's latest webinar discussing how environmental justice is conceptualized and put into practice (or not) in specific European contexts as well as what the major theoretical and political tendencies on ecological justice are in the regions explored (e.g., Italy, Germany, France, and the UK). I am particularly drawn towards conversations that explore the continuation of reductionist forms of thinking when tackling (global) environmental justice challenges and the role that transdisciplinary approaches can play in addressing alternative pathways. As was mentioned by the panelists, it is important to also discuss and understand the limits of global environmental justice as a concept and how its planetary focus may cause us to overlook capitalist, patriarchal, and imperial structures at local and regional levels. Without losing sight of this, ultimately, a key focus remains on how we can better address systemic injustices contextually using transdisciplinary methodologies to support the diversification of movements, coalition building, and construction of translocal alliances.

Super important webinar for all people who are working with deep learning models and biomass!