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3-credit Special Research Problem in Summer 2022 or Fall 2022 on “Sustainable Safety and Mobility for Seniors”

For graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in taking a 3-credit Special Research Problem in Summer 2022 or Fall 2022 on the topic of “Sustainable Safety and Mobility for Seniors”, please reach out to Prof. James Tsai (james.tsai@ce.gatech.edu) with your CV and also cc graudate research assistant (GRA), Tahmid Samiul Mowla (tmowla6@gatech.edu). Note that these 3 credits of special research problem can be counted towards your graduation. Interested students must have a strong passion on safety and mobility for aging population.   

 Special Research Problem Overview  

A major shift in demographics is expected in the next few years in US. Research interests and increasing funds are being allocated to finding sustainable solutions to address challenges of growing old while maintaining the same level of independence and mobility in the community. The population older than 65 is projected to double and are projected to be over 88 million people in the US by the year 20501. Seniors are a vulnerable subgroup in the transportation system due to limited physical and mental capabilities including muscular, visual, hearing, and cognitive impairments or disabilities. To promote appropriate mental and physical health for an aging population and prevent seniors from being stuck in their homes, resulting in social isolation, interdisciplinary research must be undertaken to ensure safe and accessible transportation services are available. Seniors are a non-homogeneous group whose travelling environment includes walking, driving, or using mobility services, inside and outside their communities. It is necessary to assess optimal mode choices for seniors who have various health conditions, income levels, and geographic locations. Some seniors prefer to drive while others may not be capable of driving or even walking extended distance to transit stops.

 “Aging” is one of the seven challenges listed in Georgia Tech’s Research Next that will profoundly influence the research university environment. Additionally, this research fits into at least 4 out of 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals 1) good health and well-being, 2) industry, innovation, and infrastructure, 3) reduced inequality, and 4) sustainable cities and communities. To address safe mobility for an aging population holistically, it is vital to explore this challenge from multiple perspectives. These perspectives include: 1) transportation planning 2) safe engineering design, 3) design of services for age related disabilities, 4) public health, 5) psychology, 6) assistive technology and universal design, 7) infrastructure asset management, 8) logistics, and 9) policy. These perspectives are to ensure that transportation for seniors is safe, accessible, equitable, affordable, and therefore sustainable.  

Comprehensive performance matrices will be developed to characterize the senior friendliness of roadway segment, mode of transportation, or living space. These performance matrices will assess the safety, affordability, equity, and condition of transportation facilities. The matrices will also account for various modes of transportation that are available to people of different ages and with various health conditions. Other considerations in this matrix will be aging in community (AIC). AIC is a growing trend that considers where seniors can buy goods, socialize, connect to nature, and be close to family.  

The research will include 1) interviews of senior centers and the aging population to get insight understanding of senior’s challenges and transportation needs, 2) review and refinement of comprehensive performance metrics of safe mobility for aging population, 3) development of the roadmap for a sustainable safety and mobility of aging population, and 4) creation of research need statements for improving the safety and mobility of our aging population.  

Intern position at Danfoss BP&A Team

The Danfoss BP&A team has an opening for an intern in the US to work remotely.

Kindly forward the link to applicable candidates. https://jobs.danfoss.com/job-invite/25061/

Intern Analyst (Remote)

Requisition ID:  25061

Job Location(s):  

Eden Prairie, MN, US Loves Park, IL, US Florida, US Cleveland, US

Job Description

The Intern Analyst is a part of our innovative global team which consists of talented business analysts, data scientists, and data architecture and governance experts.  As an active participant, you will conduct information interviews, learn about cutting-edge data tools, and learn tools like SharePoint, Teams, and Miro.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Business Process and Analytics, you will work with our lead digital enablement specialist to elevate our team onboarding experience. Using existing documentation, completing a design thinking session with stakeholders, and defining the best tools, you will build a tour of the Business Process and Analytics team and how we work for new members.  At the end of your internship, you will launch and train the team on your launched project.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

  • Attending team meetings, track work, and build a timeline for completion.
  • Review current documentation, research capabilities of Office 365, and study agile and scrum development.
  • Schedule and conduct informational interviews with team members.
  • Learn the Design Thinking method. Build and facilitate a design thinking session to gain customer experience requirements the onboarding tool.
  • Maintain working hours conducive to working with a global team.

Background & Skills

Required (basic) qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a degree; preferably in business, analytics, marketing, or related field.

Preferred qualifications :

  • Currently enrolled in advanced degree in business, analytics, marketing, or related field.
  • Multilingual is an advantage.

Job Criteria:

  • Strong people skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Desire to make an impact
  • Capable communication and writing skills
  • Some knowledge of Office 365 including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Interest in technical tools and processes

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset ‘action speaks louder than words’, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 40,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction – University of South Florida – Civil and Envr. Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of South Florida (USF) invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction for the 2022–2023 academic year.  The selected candidate will teach two classes in Fall 2022 and two classes in Spring 2023.  The candidate should have teaching abilities in: Air Pollution (senior undergrad and grad), Numerical and Computer Tools I in Civil & Environmental Engineering (sophomore) and Fate and Transport of Chemicals in the Environment (junior).  A fourth graduate level elective class may be on a topic of the candidate’s choice.  Although teaching is the primary responsibility for this position, candidates will also have the opportunity to further their research and scholarship through collaborations with USF faculty and use of USF’s research facilities.   The selected candidate is expected to have an earned doctorate or be ABD in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or another closely related field at the time of appointment.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We seek a candidate who is committed to excellence in Environmental Engineering education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must also be committed to diversity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff.  

 The CEE Department at USF (http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cee/) has twenty-three (23) tenure-track/tenured faculty members, two (2) teaching professors, five (5) supporting faculty from the Center for Urban Transportation (CUTR), three (3) staff members, and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, serving nearly 250 undergraduates, 125 masters, and 70 PhD students. Our new BS program in Environmental Engineering just started admitting undergraduates in Fall 2021. Our Environmental Engineering graduate program was ranked 38th nationally and 23rd among US public universities by US News & World Report (2021).  Established in 1964 and currently led by Dean Robert H. Bishop, the College of Engineering at USF is ranked #60 among public institutions (#92 overall) by U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 engineering graduate school rankings.  The college serves more than 6,000 students, offering eleven BS programs, seven ABET-accredited, as well as 12 MS and eight doctoral degrees.  The College is actively engaged in research with $34.1million in research expenditures for fiscal year 2019-2020.  The College has 12 major research centers and institutes and is actively engaged in local and global research activities focused on sustainability, biomedical engineering, computing technology and transportation.  

 The University of South Florida, a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion.  Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF has earned widespread national recognition for its success graduating under-represented minority and limited-income students at rates equal to or higher than white and higher income students. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

The candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and names of at least three professional references. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file to the following website: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/index.aspx (Applicants search Job Opening ID# 30169). Applications will be considered starting immediately; for consideration please apply by May 15, 2022. Additional inquiries should be directed to Dr. Sarina Ergas (sergas@usf.edu; 813-974-1119).  

USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Department chair. To request disability accommodations in the application and interview process, please notify Khoa Dinh, the EOL Coordinator at (813) 974-9272 at least five working days in advance.