Join the Decision Point Dialogues Group on ASME.org

Join the Decision Point Dialogues Group on ASME.org Join the Decision Point Dialogues Group on ASME.org Join the Decision Point Dialogues Group on ASME.org(From left) Thomas Gardner, member of ASME and the Industry Advisory Board, who presented opening remarks at the briefing moderator Grace Wang of the National Science Foundation and panelist Neil Gershenfeld from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A new ASME.org Group that continues the discussion the ASME Decision Point Dialogues started in April in Washington, D.C., continues to grow and bring new conversations to the table. The new Decision Point Dialogues Group, located at http//go.asme.org/STEMdialogues, provides a forum for ASME Participants to engage with the STEM topic by posting their perspectives and asking pressing questions. The Dialogue itself is being presented as a five-part video series viewable directly in the Group three of the videos have already been posted, and the final two will be available on July 1 and July 15, respectively. In addition to offering a drehort for discussing the videos and STEM themes, the Decision Point Dialogues Group page offers video clips of several Dialogue participants including ASME Past President Madiha El Mehelmy Kotb, Ioannis Mialoulis of the Museum of Science in Boston, and the sessions moderator, Emmy- and Peabody-Award-winning journalist John Hockenberry as well as blog posts from Alan Brown, associate editor of Mechanical Engineering magazine. The Group also provides context on the topic through curated links to related content and links to videos from last years inaugural Decision Point Dialogues discussion, which examined the question Will Engineers Be True Global Problem Solvers? More exclusive content is planned for the upcoming weeks, so be sure to join the Decision Point Dialogues Group now to get updates straight to your personalized Dashboard. Not yet a member of the ASME.org Community? Visit https//community.asme.org to get started .

10 scientific reasons youre tired after a good nights sleep

10 scientific reasons youre tired after a good nights sleep10 scientific reasons youre tired after a good nights sleepWeve all been there. A solidnights sleep, and yetyou wake up exhausted. There are a number of medical reasons why one might feel tired even if with enough sleep, Dr. Chirag Shah, a physician and founder of Access Labs, toldFatherly. From hormones to bananas, Shah and other experts share why thoseeight hours may elend feel like they stuck.Your hormones could be offGetting testosterone levels checked can be a good first step towards finding a cause for low energy during the day, Shah recommends. Mens testosterone levels naturally decline with age, and fatherhood may cause low testosterone, too. Simple lifestyle changes, such as increasing exercise and investing in a healthy diet can stop men stave off low-T fatigue.Youre notlage getting enough natural lightExposure to light stimulates the brain and body, causing us to be more awake and alert, registered nurseRebecca Lee , explains. Employees cooped up in a poorly lit office may feel tired regardless of how they slept the night before. So if youre exhausted, try taking it outside- the natural light could be the boost you need. Even if that does not help, research shows that screaming can boost energy and adrenaline. Its much more socially acceptable to scream yourself awake outdoors.It could be a breathing problemIndividuals with sleep apnea often sleep enough hours at night, but snore loudly, wake often, and also wake others with their snoring, family physician Crystal Bowe says. People with sleep apnea may sleep eight full hours, but because that sleep is constantly interrupted they dont reap the same restful benefits from it. Sleep apnea can also cause blood pressure to increase, adding to tiredness overall. And since men have larger larynxes, their airways close more often while lying down. These tired guys may be getting more quantity than quality sleep, as a result.Or a problem with your gland sThe thyroid, a little butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that regulates metabolism and digestion, can cause plenty of problems if its not working properly - the other butterfly effect. Underactive thyroids, or hypothyroidism, results in exhaustion as well as constipation, dry skin, and hair loss.When underactive, the thyroid cannot properly perform its role in keep our bodys processes running at full speed, Shah says. While testosterone and sleep apnea appear to affect men disproportionately, hypothyroidism occurs most often in women. Could be why your wife is so tired.You need to move your body moreA sedentary lifestyle may be the biggest cause of tiredness, Lee says, because a lack of exercise deconditions the bodys musculoskeletal and cardiovascular system. Conversely, exercise increases energy and decreases the likelihood of becoming tired for no reason,studiesshow, because what good is being hotter and healthier if youre too tired to enjoy it.Youre not drinking enough waterIt only takes about 1.5 percent drop water volume in the body to cause dehydration, Lee notes, so many people walk around dehydrated all day without realizing it. Dehydration makes people feel tired by causing muscle soreness, which increases fatigue and recovery time. On top of that, when you dont have enough water, your body has to work harder. When your body is dehydrated, your overall blood volume decreases, making your body work harder to send oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, Lee says.Or drank too many beersHaving a few beers after work may seem like it will help people wind down after a stressful day, but it can actually contribute further to fatigue from dehydration. Alcohol also reduces the amount of REM sleep you get, which can make a full night of shut-eye less restorative overall. Many people like to relax after a busy day with an evening drink or two, Shah says. Unfortunately, those drinks might end up making one feel more tired the next morning.Or caffeineCoffee is a cruel mistress and as much as people drink it to wake up, it can have reverse effects. Even when caffeine doesnt hinder sleep, it blocks the brains adenosine receptors from receiving a crucial chemical that helps humans regulate sleep and awake cycles. When left alone, adenosine levels rise while awake and fall when its time to sleep, but caffeine can trip this up.Your body is still producing adenosine but the effects of it are delayed, causing you to feel it all at once, after the rush of caffeine wears off, Lee says.Not eating enough of the right foodsDiet can have an impact on energy regardless of rest, and processed foods and even certain fruits cant take their toll. Simple carbohydrates cause blood sugar to rise and fall, depleting energy, while bananas arefull of magnesium,a mineral that can help with sleep. Likewise, cherries areloaded with melatonin,so lay off those cherry and banana pancakes - butmake sure to eat. A lack of iron, vitamin D, and other nutrients can mak e it harder to stay awake, too.I had a client who welches falling asleep in the middle of the day because she was on one of the latest trend diets and the body just wasnt getting enough fuel, dietician Shelley Rael warns.You have a sleep hangoverIn an ideal night without newborns around includes fives 90-minute cycles of sleep, about seven-and-a-half hours, Lee recommends. More than that can bewilder the body.When you sleep too long, your biological clock is thrown off and the cells are not communicating to the body that its time to get up, she says. Still, for most parents the idea of being tired because they got too much sleep seems like an urban legend - or at the very least, a risk theyre willing to take.This article was originally published on Fatherly.com.

4 Ways You Can Stand Out in the Job Market That AI Cant

4 Ways You Can Stand Out in the Job fruchtmarket That AI Cant4 Ways You Can Stand Out in the Job Market That AI CantTheres so much uncertainty about how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect the way people find work and advance in their careers. Humanity Works Merging Technologies and People for the Workforce of the Future, the latest book by Alexandra Levit, focuses on the traits of humans, not on technology. Lets look at a few ways professionals can stand out from AI to remain competitive and valuable in the workplace.Here are some of Levits suggestions on competing with small machines1. Rely on emotional intelligence.Levit said professionals must develop the skills they need to compete with small machines namely empathy, intuition, judgment, and interpersonal sensitivity. Machines arent programmed for emotional intelligence. Only humans can employ these attributes without relying on anyone to process it.Despite the positive business side of automation, the human role is not dis appearing. After all, it took humans to build and program the software and the machine. Develop these necessary skills to show your value.2. Be vigilant of how technology is changing your career industrys landscape.We experience how shortcuts and ease are the catalyst for change every day. Perhaps not for every change, but the indicating factors seem to equal saving money and time. Through awareness, you can remain competitive and align with the trends.Levit says, Professionals can prepare by reading the writing on the wall and noting the aspects of their jobs most likely to be automated, and get ahead of it by reskilling into areas where human expertise and traits are still required. They will be more successful in the contract workforce if they practice taking on new types of assignments in their current organizations, especially cross-functional ones, and work diligently on their personal brand and marketing.3. Present this one skill to stand out.While skills are a dime a dozen i n some industries, Levit says integrity is the one skill professionals can set themselves apart from their competition integrity is one of the most critical traits a job seeker at any level can display. I think this is only going to become more important as candidates have more access to technology and systems that may be able to more easily misrepresent qualifications and abilities.4. Be open to the extinction of one full-time job.The idea of having one full-time job to meet all of your financial and career advancement is slowly dissipating, although it still exists. Levit says, Full-time work wont be a thing of the past anytime soon, but it will become less common and more professionals will be thrust into the contract workforce whether they like it or not. I think a majority of contract workers WILL work 2+ gigs at once. This will be essential to earn a living. And yes, many will find it difficult to balance new business development with existing work and other obligations.The id ea of todays professional being a business of one has come to life. The constant marketing, contracting, and negotiating of yourself no longer refers to storefront businesses. This is the 2019 and beyond careerist- the professional who will need to strategize, execute, and obtain their next opportunities while finishing their current one. Levit says she sees it happening already A recent study by QuickBase illustrated that todays professionals want to choose the technology they use to do their jobs and having this choice is a major factor in the jobs they decide to take. Organizations employing all types of professionals need to become more flexible and trusting of workers when it comes to the best technology available to get the job done.Mark Anthony Dyson is The Voice of Job Seekers Hes a career consultant, job seeker advocate, career writer, and founder of the award-winning blog and podcast, The Voice of Job Seekers. He has been quoted in major publications such as Monster, AOL J obs, Fortune, and Levo League. has listed his podcast as one of the top eight podcasts to help your job search.