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What's your favorite prize direction? Vote Now
The fascinating insights you’ve shared with us in the discussion about Prize Directions inspired us to explore options to expand the work on energy in this prize design and beyond. Below is a list of 10 promising prize directions listed alphabetically. These were identified as promising for different reasons -- some push the boundaries of the known, others help accelerate action against climate change, while some increase energy equity and resilience.
Please select your favorite direction and leave a comment below explaining your decision.
If you have ideas for other directions, please do share them and explain why.
Please select your favorite direction and leave a comment below explaining your decision.
If you have ideas for other directions, please do share them and explain why.
Eti
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Re: Introductions
Thank you for inviting me into the XPRIZE community. Currently I am instructing Business and Environmental Sustainability at the American University of Armenia. Until recently I was the Deputy Minister of Environment of Armenia and was serving as one of the Directors on the Board of the Green Climate Fund. I also served as Armenia's focal point to the UNFCCC convention and was the country's chief climate negotiator. I hold a PhD from the University of Cambridge in Political Science and an MA from the Diplomatic Academy of London.
Irina
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Re: Rewards for Members
Congratulations to @akb and @b0bbybaldi, who win this month's community rewards!
You will receive a $100 gift card to the XPRIZE Shop in your inbox.
You will receive a $100 gift card to the XPRIZE Shop in your inbox.
Shashi
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Forever young: Senescent cells and secret to stopping ageing
From Science Focus:
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Scientists are investigating a number of strategies for dealing with senescent cells. They have found drugs that can wipe them out altogether; and they’ve also found ways of rejuvenating these cells, turning back the clock so they can divide again and resume normal function.
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There are, however, serious drawbacks to each of these strategies. It turns out that senescent cells have some beneficial attributes too. They secrete substances that promote efficient wound healing, and clearing them from the system greatly inhibits tissue repair.
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Re: Feedback and Suggestions
Hi @Jack_Mostow, we're working on the second point you raise. Hopefully in the next couple of months we'll be able to roll this out, so you'll only need one account for all platforms.
@jo_xprize, @daniel_miller or @jonobacon may be able to answer your first question.
@jo_xprize, @daniel_miller or @jonobacon may be able to answer your first question.
Re: Feedback and Suggestions
Thanks, @mattymatt! Keep an eye on the community in the coming weeks for new activities.
Re: Introductions
Hi Everyone! My name is Matt and I am so excited to have the opportunity to become a part of this community. I am currently in my last gap year before I attend medical school next year and I have huge passion for science / innovation. The preservation of the Ocean holds a deep spot in my heart and I would love to be able to combat climate change for all organisms in the world. Overall, I don't have to much expertise in any specific fields yet, but I would love to contribute to any positive change for society in any way I can.
Re: Introductions
Hi - I have an orphaned nephew and niece in Syria. My husband and I are working through the adoption/immigration process, but in the meantime, we want to get them started learning English and all the other subjects that will give them a leg up when they get to the US. We are sending money to relatives that may be able to purchase a used laptop or tablet. Who can give us recommendations on software and/or hardware we should consider?
Re: Introductions
Excellent! I had missed that cq_3 field. Appreciated. I had noticed gaps- Am I understanding that the datasets will be more complete if downloaded at later dates?
tchrlou
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Re: Introductions
Hello. I am Lou- I'm a teacher from Australia. I've got a gig as an Education Specialist in Malawi on the Unlocking Talent Project. My work permit is in government limbo, so while I wait I have been looking at the datasets here, and a couple of other related research projects.
I'm particularly interested in the effectiveness of the software combined with a traditional school context, as this is the basis of my role (when I finally arrive in country).
I have sorted the social-emotional dataset and the EGRA results to show the combination of variables "registered (in a school)" and "treatment/control", and am finding a particularly positive effect for the set "registered" and "treatment".
I would like to refine this using only students who report having attended a school (less than the total registered)- I understand from the RTI summary report that this question was asked, but I can't seem to find the responses with matched with individual identifiers, only an overall percentage in the report.
Can anyone tell me if such a record exists, or maybe point me in a likely direction?
Cheers,
Lou.
I'm particularly interested in the effectiveness of the software combined with a traditional school context, as this is the basis of my role (when I finally arrive in country).
I have sorted the social-emotional dataset and the EGRA results to show the combination of variables "registered (in a school)" and "treatment/control", and am finding a particularly positive effect for the set "registered" and "treatment".
I would like to refine this using only students who report having attended a school (less than the total registered)- I understand from the RTI summary report that this question was asked, but I can't seem to find the responses with matched with individual identifiers, only an overall percentage in the report.
Can anyone tell me if such a record exists, or maybe point me in a likely direction?
Cheers,
Lou.
tchrlou
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