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In The Studio - 3D Printing

Submitted by Lin Weaver on Wed, 09/23/2015 - 12:40pm
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Lin Weaver hosts Steven Lucero, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis, and Russell Neches, Ph.D. student in Microbiology, UC Davis to discuss 3D printing and its various applications.

bme.ucdavis.edu/team

topics discussed include: how 3D printers work, the technologies behind them, the process of 3D printing, the applications for the sciences and arts, as well as live demos.

2015 Solar Decathlon Promo

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 2:55pm
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The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlonia a biannual competition that challenges collegiate teams to design, build and operate net zero houses, which are energy efficient, affordable, and attractive.

This takes place at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California.

cityofirvine.org

The four teams (comprised of eight colleges) are:

1. Team Orange (University of California, Irvine, Champman University, saddleback College, Irvine Valley College)

2. California State University, Sacramento

In The Studio - Repurposing with TOREMA

Submitted by Jeff Shaw on Wed, 06/24/2015 - 2:35pm
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Jeff Shaw hosts Larry Fisher, Inventor, Master Recycler, Cool Davis Eco-Hero.

torema.org

topics discussed include: needs in 3rd world countries vs. wastage in 1st world countries, how Larry came up with the concept of TOREMA-Totally Recycled Materials, the waste stream in Yolo County, how items thrown out can be reused to create other items.