SRI International
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Evaluation of Rocketship Students’ Middle School Outcomes
SRI examined middle school outcomes of Rocketship alumni and their peers who attended non-Rocketship elementary schools.
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Efficient Fine-Grained Classification and Part Localization Using One Compact Network
We propose a novel multi-task deep network architecture that jointly optimizes both localization of parts and fine-grained class labels by learning from training data.
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Managing Information Overload with Text Analytics
No scientist or researcher can keep current with the vast number of potentially relevant journal articles and technical documents published each year in a given field. As with many problems involving overwhelming amounts of information, computers and advanced machine learning/artificial intelligence tools offer a potential solution. Text analytics can be applied to entire document sets…
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E-beam pumped edge-type emitting UV lasers
Electron-beam pumping offers compelling benefits as an excitation source for wide-band-gap AlGaN-based optical emitters.
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Utilizing Semantic Visual Landmarks for Precise Vehicle Navigation
This paper presents a new approach for integrating semantic information for vision-based vehicle navigation.
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Sleep/Wake Physiology and Quantitative Electroencephalogram Analysis of the Neuroligin-3 Knockout Rat Model of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Here, we evaluated sleep/wake physiology and behavioral phenotypes of rats with genetic ablation of Nlgn3.
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The Omics Dashboard for interactive exploration of gene-expression data
The Omics Dashboard is a software tool for interactive exploration and analysis of gene-expression datasets.
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Making English Learner Reclassification to Fluent English Proficient Attainable or Elusive: When Meeting Criteria is and is not Enough
Employing longitudinal, multisite comparative mixed-methods, we describe patterns of reclassifying and not reclassifying eligible English learner students to fluent English proficient, and we identify factors impeding and facilitating reclassification.
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Arecibo Observatory Active in Puerto Rico Recovery
The Arecibo Observatory has withstood the wrath of Hurricane Maria. I am happy to say that all the staff members and their families are safe and accounted for. The staff has spent the past week performing cleanup activities as well as inspecting the physical structures and the research equipment. The Observatory sustained less damage than…
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New Cyberlearning Research Publication Highlights Possibilities for Enhanced Learning with Technology
In the field of education research, a core focus has been the impact of digital learning technologies in K-12 and higher education settings – and SRI’s Education Division has been at the forefront of much of that research.
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Implementing Classroom Observation Rubrics: How are NGEI Sites Identifying and Using Classroom Observation Rubrics to Prepare Effective Teachers?
This short paper highlights how select California State University (CSU) campuses participating in the Bechtel-funded New Generation of Educators Initiative (NGEI) identify and use rubrics to prepare effective teachers and supporting ongoing improvement of preparation programs.
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Examining Classroom Observation Rubric Data: Issues Emerging from Classroom Observation Rubric Data Submitted in August 2017
This short paper reviews classroom observation rubric data submitted by California State University (CSU) campuses participating in the Bechtel-funded New Generation of Educators Initiative (NGEI); it highlights patterns and issues that can inform future collection and use of rubric data.