Machine learning engineer named UK’s most promising young tech entrepreneur

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NPR Tackles "The Open Secret Of Undocumented Construction Labor"

The Texas Standard, a statewide radio program that airs on NPR stations throughout the state, has been doing an in-depth series on the realities faced by undocumented people who live here. As part of the series, reporter Joy Diaz took a look at the plight of undocumented workers in the construction industry. Stan Marek, CEO of MAREK in Houston, said one huge problem is unethical employers often misclassify their workers, allowing them to be paid under the table. Worker...

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Discover engineering inspired by Star Wars at New Scientist Live

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Silica Dust Awareness

Crystalline silica is a common mineral in the earth's crust, and is found in many types of rock including sand, quartz, and granite. Silica is present in both work and non-work environments, and exposure to crystalline silica dust has long been known to cause a disease called silicosis. When you inhale crystalline silica the lung tissue reacts by developing fibrous tissue around trapped silica particles. This condition of the lung is called silicosis.Due to the extensive use of concrete and...

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Healthcare professionals and engineers partner to test new engineering model for health and social c

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King Richard III, Megalosaurus and Vasco da Gama’s Esmeralda: unveiling history through engineering

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Experts: Harvey, Texas Immigration Law, and End of DACA Create Perfect Storm for Workforce

The folllowing article was authored by Scott Braddock and originally published on Construction Citizen.Immigrant rights activists, experts in the law, and business leaders gathered Wednesday night in Houston to talk about challenges the region faces following the convergence of a state crackdown on “sanctuary cities,” a devastating hurricane, and the impending end of a federal program that allows young undocumented immigrants a chance at employment without fear of deportation.A 90-minute...

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