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Oct 30, 2024

Strategic Planning and Program Management

Program management and strategic planning are two pivotal facets of organizational success, each serving distinct but complementary roles. Program management involves the coordinated management of multiple projects that are aligned to achieve…

Oct 24, 2024

Understanding a Good Death in Hinduism

The idea of a "good death" holds a special place in many spiritual traditions, offering guidance on how to navigate the end of life with dignity, purpose, and peace. In Hinduism, the…

Oct 3, 2024

What Makes a Quaker a Quaker

Growing up, I always had a vague understanding of Quakers—mostly tied to their impact on political and social movements. Recently, though, I discovered that my mother's family has deep Quaker roots, with…

Aug 12, 2024

A Diploma from Columbia in Electrical Engineering

I am excited to finally share that I have graduated from Columbia University with a master's in electrical engineering. It feels surreal to hold my diploma in hand, and I wanted to…

Jun 10, 2024

Why Cellphones Cannot Be Used on Planes

Cell phones are an essential part of our everyday lives, but when it comes to air travel, passengers are often reminded to turn off their devices or switch them to airplane mode.…

May 23, 2024

A Note on the Final Digit of \( \pi \)

I recently saw someone wearing a t-shirt that said, "My password is the last 8 digits of \\(\pi\\)." The joke, of course, lies in the fact that \\(\pi\\) (pi) is an irrational…

May 13, 2024

Lessons from the TCA for Green Energy Siting

As the urgency to combat climate change grows, so does the need for a coherent approach to integrating renewable energy solutions into our urban landscapes. The challenge? Local regulations often stall the…

May 4, 2024

A Maltese Grant of Arms

I am honored to announce a significant milestone in my personal and professional journey—a formal grant of arms bestowed by the Office of the Chief Herald of Arms of Malta. This prestigious…

May 1, 2024

The Energy Cost of AI/ML, Iceland to the Rescue

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the computational demands for training sophisticated models have surged, paralleling the exponential growth in model complexity. This escalation signifies…