Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Friday, September 25, 2020 - 10:30 am - 12:00 noon

Greetings!

Our second meeting of the 2020-2021 season will be this Friday, September 25, from 10:30-12:00 PM.

We will start with a brief presentation on the invention of Polartec, that ubiquitous material that makes the cold days of Fall and Winter more bearable. We will then discuss plans for the Forum for the coming year. It would be greatly helpful if you could respond to the questionnaire that we sent out last week but, regardless, please come to help us plan for the coming year.

We look forward to seeing you all!

1) Zoom info and link https://jenksst.blogspot.com/p/join-meeting-remotely.html

2) To join the Zoom Meeting click on: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/489539990 Meeting ID: 489 539 990

2) Link to the Wilson Science & Technology Group website https://jenksst.blogspot.com/

I will be handling the email distribution. So any additions or changes should be sent to tc1000@verizon.net .


Martin, Shukong, Ron, Tony

 

 

 

Sunday, August 30, 2020

Friday Sept. 11, 2020 - Privacy Workshop

Guest speaker Djilpmh Pi will lead a Privacy Workshop – we will talk about what privacy means to you and a way to decide how to approach the subject (hint: answering five questions). Who needs privacy, and some steps anyone can take to claim back some of their privacy.

Djilpmh Pi is a privacy advocate and has run privacy workshops in the Winchester Library since 2017. His website can be viewed at https://privacyworkshop.wordpress.com/ and his other projects can be found at https://about.me/djilpmh.


Recording of the session is available here: https://youtu.be/jwThldFKYto with the "Pause for Questions" approximately 33:00.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Friday June 26, 2020 Joseph Turner: Drone Presentation

Description: Most professional photographers and hobbyists view a drone as another type of tripod for a camera. First responders and corporations view it as a much safer and less expensive platform for all sorts of functions. In this presentation we will discuss different drone types, FAA safety regulations and view all sorts of aerial photographs that present an entirely different perspective on photography. Attached is a handout with some pertinent information which I hope will be made available and used as a reference. Participants should feel free to ask questions during the presentation.

Topical agenda:
· Safety first
· First aerial photographers
· What is a drone?
· Recreational and professional drones
· First responder and municipal applications
· Aerial photography issues
· Drones and their cameras
· FAA regulations
· Planning a flight
· How high?
· Why drones crash
· Useful Apps
· First Person Visual (FPV)
· Drone classes and the FAA 107 certification test

A handout is available for this presentation, please find it here.

    



Friday, June 12, 2020

Friday June 12, 2020 Rational Voting in a not very Rational World

Here is the presentation for "Rational Voting in a not very Rational World"  on June 12, 2020
Eddie Robins has also shared a related paper on "A Brief History of Decision Making"

Other presentations by Eddie include:
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bio for Eddie Robins:

Dr. Eddie Robins has had a forty-year career in scientific and technological roles across a number of industries and within academic institutions, as well as joint academic-industry collaborations. His academic pursuits have included the fields of atomic physics, nuclear fusion, surface/interface and semiconductor physics, software and algorithm development, medical devices, telecommunications, and advanced data storage systems. He has worn a number of hats including academic teacher and researcher, industry scientist, R&D manager, Consultant to large government and corporate organizations in technical and strategic planning and decision-making roles, as well as advised and participated in a number of technological start-ups. His industry roles have included VP and Chief Scientist, Reliability and complex system Simulation Engineer, individual contributor and internal consultant, largely at EMC (which is now part of DELL). He has authored a number of scientific, technical and industry studies, and is author of several patents ranging from Bayesian decision analysis, to reliability and data management in data storage systems. He received his bachelor degree in physics from Imperial College (1971). At the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology UMIST, (now part of the Victoria University of Manchester, UK) he obtained his Masters (1973) for studies on thin films on silicon surfaces, and a Ph.D. (1977) from the same institution related to the physics of surfaces.

Today Dr. Robins is retired, though playing with ideas in physics and other things that he hopes may contribute in some small measure to securing a positive future for all his grandkids, and those of everyone else his age.

Monday, May 4, 2020

Friday May 8th, 2020 at 10:45am "Doing What Is Necessary for Climate: Recipes for Success"

The next meeting of the David Wilson Science & Technology Forum will be held on Friday, May 8th beginning at 10:45 am. There will be a presentation by Prof. Harvey Michaels who will speak on "Doing What Is Necessary for Climate: Recipes for Success".

Prof. Harvey Michaels
Lecturer - Energy Management Innovation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sloan School of Management

Presentation is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q3G9qBAMH8jy9_hjqH9qIRhqdCyLEARN/view?usp=sharing

The meeting will be available for viewing on Zoom:
Join the Meeting Remotely" go to page https://jenksst.blogspot.com/p/join-meeting-remotely.html if it's updated, that's where any new information, meeting numbers, etc., should appear.

Zoom Meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/489539990
Meeting ID: 489 539 990


Sunday, April 26, 2020

David Wilson - a year since

from David Wilson's obit :

David G. Wilson

David G. Wilson Obituary

David Gordon Wilson professor emeritus at MIT, who was a key figure in human power and engineering, died on May 2, 2019. He was 91 years old. Born in Warwickshire, England, Mr. Wilson's life was devoted to energy efficiency and promoting health through public policy. He completed the fourth edition of the authoritative book, Bicycling Science, a few days before his death. He started the recumbent-bicycle movement in the United States and developed the Avatar 2000, which broke the world speed record in 1982. He also built pedal - powered hydrofoils, aircraft, lawnmowers, washing mach ines and televisions. He amused and entertained the neighbors on Winthrop Street with his ever-expanding display of solar cookers on the front lawn. One even burst into flames, bringing out the fire brigade and burning the entire garden. Mr. Wilson was recognized around the Boston area for riding his orange - flagged recumbent bike everywhere, whatever the weather. A Wilson vacation involved not only planning the destination, but getting there, usually on a 3-person triple tandem. Once, on their way back from Tanglewood, David took a sharp turn in Springfield, catapulting the passengers out on the street. It was only two miles down the road, when passengers on a city bus alerted him, that the realized he was the only one pedaling. He co-founded MASH (Massachusetts Action On Smoking), whose efforts eventually led to non-smoking areas in restaurants and airplanes. In Winchester, David helped on stage crew for the Winton Club Cabaret for years, and ran the popular Science and Technology discussion group at the Jenks Center. He is survived by his wife Ellen, daughters Erica Mandau and Susan Wilson, and a granddaughter. The Celebration of David's life will be held on Friday, May 17, at 10:00 AM at the Parish of the Epiphany, 70 Church St., Winchester. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory may be made to the Applachian Mountain Club, 10 City Sq., Boston Mas 02129 www.outdoors.org. Arrangements by Costello Funeral Home of Winchester. www. costellofuneralhome.com.
Published in The Winchester Star from May 7 to May 16, 2019

Friday, April 24, 2020

Friday, April 24, 2020 - Open discussion, join remotely

Remote session, open discussion.

This meeting will is on Friday, April 24 at: 10:45 am.

We do not have a speaker scheduled. Many of our members have had a variety of interesting and varied careers in the differing fields of science and technology. It would be interesting to share some of those experiences particularly how things have changed over the years among the members, and so this Friday I ask for volunteers to speak for a few minutes about their own careers. I suggest about fifteen minutes or so, although more or less would be fine also. Please let me know if you are willing to join in this. It is not necessary to prepare formal presentations, although you may do so if you desire. Of course, if there are other topics that you wish to speak on, that would be fine also.

Instructions for joining the Zoom can be found at: https://jenksst.blogspot.com/p/join-meeting-remotely.html including the Meeting ID, and any changes will be updated on the web page.

Zoom Meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/489539990
Meeting ID: 489 539 990

Next meeting is May 8th, 2020.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Friday, April 10th, 2020 - 10:45am "The Unfolding Story of the Coronavirus" -

Watch Party
On Friday April 10th at 10:45am we will continue the David Wilson Science and Technology Forum with a "watch party" of a lecture given by Dr. Jeffrey Drazen - he is the speaker at the 2020 Jenks Center Brennan Lecture - "The Unfolding Story of the Coronavirus".   This is an update as of April 3rd, 2020.  We can chat with each other in the audience in the chat window, or if you choose to just ignore the chat and watch undisturbed.  The lecture itself was recorded by WinCAM and is available to watch at this link: https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/7qWlRaZ6VN1bGk9m5qlLrPdu4-4i7cSa/media/553110?autostart=true&showtabssearch=true&fullscreen=false&jwsource=cl  if you miss the watch party, or if you cannot attend at the scheduled time.  

Join Zoom Meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/489539990
Meeting ID: 489 539 990
(for more information see the "Join the Meeting Remotely" page.

------the original broadcast information for the live stream-----https://www.jenkscenter.org/events/live-stream-the-unfolding-story-of-the-coronavirus
Apr 07, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
//wincam.org/watch

About the Event

In early December 2019 a cluster of cases of an unusual pneumonia appeared in Wuhan, China. By early January, the city closed their wet market (open air markets selling mostly dead animals) having identified it as the epicenter of the new virus. Shortly after, researchers identified the novel Coronavirus as the cause. Despite closing the city of Wuhan (over 11 million people), by early February reported cases totaled over 20,000, mostly in China but with outbreaks in over a dozen other countries. By the end of February, reports identified over 80,000 cases and nearly 2,800 deaths with ongoing transmission in Korea, Italy, Iran and elsewhere.  Dr. Jeffrey Drazen joins us for our annual Brennan Lecture to review the story of this world-wide concern as it unfolded—and as it continues to unfold. Dr. Drazen, MD is the NEJM Group Editor (New England Journal of Medicine), the chief of the Division of Medical Communications and a physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is also the Distinguished Parker B. Francis Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Sponsored by The Brennan Family.  

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Friday, March 27, 2020 "Coronavirus Topics"

Topic:
As a suggestion, seeing we're a technical/science group, sharing information regarding coronaviruses and protective measures. I have been examining filaments for 3D printing to, for example, print N95 masks using PLActive which is an antiviral, fungi, and antibacterial nanotech product, and the use of uv to disinfect surfaces. Perhaps others are better equipped at understanding or can throw light on the effectiveness of such methods, and know of studies regarding transmission and effective lifetimes of these kinds of viruses. I can share what I have found out, and some technical papers. Also, seen some real scamming stuff which worries me. I am sure there are some among us who have more knowledge than myself and would like to hear if they can contribute.

References:
Slides:
https://1drv.ms/p/s!AlVlTdKsjn7zhaJ383AHWlXH8RWx3Q?e=xZ7tGb  

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Friday, March 13, 2020 "5G Health Effects"

Friday, March 13, 2020 "5G Health Effects"

Presentation by Dr. Joseph Nazzaro, Ph.D.

Two years ago after being diagnosed with atrial a-fibrillation, Mr. Nazzaro decided to try to find out how this happened as he had absolutely no family history of it. This led him directly to cell phone and radio wave safety. A brand new wireless technology which is to be installed in Winchester called 5G which is quite different than anything which preceded it in form and function. This technology will be described as well as the benefits it is meant to bring to our community and nation. Discussion will turn to the epidemiological health impact of electrical and radio wave technology culminating in 2G, 3G, 4G and now 5G. The conclusion will Review the pros and cons of this technology compared to our existing hard wired technology. There will be a final word on the safer prospective technology which will supplant 5G when 5G is maxed out within 10 years. Left open will be the critical ethical, political, social, and economic implications of 5G which are more threatening than any technology in history. 5G is humanity’s technology tipping point.

Background
Mr. Nazzaro has a PhD. in Psychology from the University of Wales, Cardiff, Institute of Science and Technology. He worked as a psychologist for several years with physically and mentally handicapped adults and children in Massachusetts. I then started and operated an import, manufacturing, marketing and international distribution business making shelving hardware. He sold NewTech Hardware and then started a small residential construction company. Mr. Nazzaro has been active in social justice issues and politics all his life. He leads FACE (Woburn’s For A Clean Environment) during the Harvard Health Study.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn

Name of Book or Resource (Website)The Structure of Scientific Revolutions:
Book Author(s)Thomas S. Kuhn
Why Is This Interesting?A good book may have the power to change the way we see the world, but a great book actually becomes part of our daily consciousness, pervading our thinking to the point that we take it for granted, and we forget how provocative and challenging its ideas once were—and still are. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is that kind of book. When it was first published in 1962, it was a landmark event in the history and philosophy of science. Fifty years later, it still has many lessons to teach.

With The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Kuhn challenged long-standing linear notions of scientific progress, arguing that transformative ideas don’t arise from the day-to-day, gradual process of experimentation and data accumulation but that the revolutions in science, those breakthrough moments that disrupt accepted thinking and offer unanticipated ideas, occur outside of “normal science,” as he called it. Though Kuhn was writing when physics ruled the sciences, his ideas on how scientific revolutions bring order to the anomalies that amass over time in research experiments are still instructive in our biotech age.
Recommender's NameTony Conte
Recommender's Contact Info (optional)tc1000@verizon.net

Monday, March 9, 2020

archaeology.org

Name of Book or Resource (Website)archaeology.org
Book Author(s)website of the A I A.
Why Is This Interesting?Coverage of current news in the field of archaeology. It is updated every weekday and maintains links to past news. Not to be missed if one has any interest in archaeology - world wide.
Recommender's NameGil Fryklund
Recommender's Contact Info (optional)ggfryklund@gmail.com

My Forty Years with Ford, by Charles Sorensen

Name of Book or Resource (Website)My Forty Years with Ford
Book Author(s)Charles Sorensen
Why Is This Interesting?The autobiography of Henry Ford's right hand man who was involved in the implementation of every technical innovation at the company from the beginning until the end of WW II. Especially important are the moving assembly line, just-in-time manufacture and Willow Run. Willow Run was his last task in planning and building the largest plant in the world to produced B-24 bombers at a rate of close to one/hour.
Recommender's NameGil Fryklund
Recommender's Contact Info (optional)ggfryklund@gmail.com

The Wind and Beyond, by Theodore von Karman

Name of Book or Resource (Website)The Wind and Beyond
Book Author(s)Theodore von Karman
Why Is This Interesting?The autobiography of an aviation giant, creator of the Jet Propulsion Lab whose basic research led to timely understanding of several basic questions regarding flight. A very human and interesting guy who influenced many important people.
Recommender's NameGil Fryklund
Recommender's Contact Info (optional)ggfryklund@gmail.com

Project Gutenberg

Name of Book or Resource (Website)http://www.gutenberg.org/
Book Author(s)Many
Why Is This Interesting?Project Gutenberg digitizes and distributes books that are or have transitioned to public domain status. Most books are available in text, PDF, and ebook (Kindle, Nook, and other) formats. Some also are available in audiobook form.
Recommender's NameShukong Ou
Recommender's Contact Info (optional)shukong@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Books from David Wilson's Library

Update: books were given to a technical book dealer who promised they would avoid the pulper. They will either be sold or donated to resources that can use them.

All of the following books from David Wilson's library are available to the requester that emails me at shukong@gmail.com with the title (and in which picture below) and we can arrange for you to pick up before the end of March 2020. While some book donation groups don't like older books many of these are classics in technology.  I've claimed the B&W Steam book, but CRC and Marks resources, do they ever go out of style? If they are unclaimed they will just get donated. 
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Monday, February 10, 2020

Friday, February 14th, 2020 "Careers: open discussion"

Due to illness, our previously scheduled speaker, Koji Hashimoto, has had to cancel the presentation he was scheduled to make this Friday. Instead, we will have an Open Forum discussion. Many of our members have had a variety of interesting and varied careers in the differing fields of science and technology. I feel that it would be interesting to share some of those experiences among the members, and so this Friday I ask for volunteers to speak for a few minutes about their own careers. I suggest about fifteen minutes or so, although more or less would be fine also. Please let me know if you are willing to join in this. It is not necessary to prepare formal presentations, although you may do so if you desire. Of course, if there are other topics that you wish to speak on, that would be fine also.

Next month Lita Nelson, former director of the Technology Licensing Office at MIT and now a consultant in technology transfer and entrepreneurship, will talk about her career as head of patent licensing at MIT, one of the most active institutions in technology transfer in the world. See you Friday!

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Friday, January 24, 2020 "Vocational Education"

Dirk Stryker, a former member of the faculty of Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, will meet with us this Friday to discuss the work he had been doing in Vocational Education. Long a neglected are of education, Vocational Education is seen to be of increasing importance in the age of automation as systems become more complex and skilled operators are increasingly in short supply.

Friday, January 10, 2020

Friday January 10, 2020

Greetings for the New Year!

Our first meeting, this Friday, January 10, will be an open-forum discussion of possible programs and speakers for the coming year. Come with your suggestions!
Thanks and see you Friday at 10:45am at the Jenks Center.