SRI International
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New Ed Tech Developer’s Guide Outlines Path for Developing Digital Tools and Apps that Address Critical Educational Needs
Significant strides have been made in leveraging technology for learning in today’s K-12 schools, from increased access to the Internet through President Obama’s ConnectED initiative, to the availability of more affordable tools and devices, to rich digital content for more engaging learning experiences. Yet there are still a number of unmet needs in education that technology could…
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Model demonstration projects: Sustainability and scale-up
The aim of this presentation was to share findings on sustainment and scale-up of model demonstration projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, conducted as part of the Model Demonstration Coordination Center.
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Towards Low-Cost Solar Hydrogen
Here we discuss a systems-level approach to improving utilization of high-efficiency III-V PEC cells using optical concentration factors much higher than have been previously considered.
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Balancing Innovation and Efficacy to Improve Education
The story of technology in education is too often the story of a rollercoaster ride: the anticipatory climb to new heights of innovation, the thrilling stories about teachers’ and students’ initial use of new tools, and the terrifying plummet once evidence of low impact rolls in. Technology has undeniable promise for improving learning; yet the evidence is often too hard…
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Reduced Cerebral and Cardiovascular Hemodynamics During Sustained Affective Stimulation in Young Women with Chronic Low Blood Pressure
We assessed central and peripheral hemodynamic changes in 15 undergraduate women with chronic hypotension and 15 normotensive controls during sustained exposure to pleasant, unpleasant and neutral pictures.
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Activation of alpha2-Adrenergic Receptor by (R,R’)-4′-Methoxy-1-Naphthylfenoterol Inhibits Proliferation and Motility of Melanoma Cells
Taken together, these results identified β2-AR as a novel potential target for melanoma management, and (R,R’)-MNF as an efficient trigger of anti-tumorigenic cAMP/PKA-dependent signaling in β2-AR-expressing lesions.
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Snap-N-Eat: Food Recognition and Nutrition Estimation on a Smartphone
We present snap-n-eat, a mobile food recognition system. The system can recognize food and estimate the calorific and nutrition content of foods automatically without any user intervention.
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Anomaly Detection and Diagnosis for Automatic Radio Network Verification
This paper focuses on the verification problem, proposing a novel framework that uses anomaly detection and diagnosis techniques that operate within a specified spatial scope.
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Lack of Associations of CHRNA5-A3-B4 Genetic Variants with Smoking Cessation Treatment Outcomes in Caucasian Smokers Despite Associations with Baseline Smoking
We observed no significant associations between CHRNA5-A3-B4 variants and smoking cessation, despite replicating previous associations with baseline tobacco consumption.
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Evaluation of the California Community College Linked Learning Initiative: Second Year Report
SRI’s evaluation of the California Community College Linked Learning Initiative addressed implementation issues and institutional and student outcomes work to use the Linked Learning approach to improve college transitions and success.
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Evaluation of the California Community College Linked Learning Initiative: Second Year Report: Executive Summary
SRI’s evaluation of the California Community College Linked Learning Initiative addressed implementation issues and institutional and student outcomes work by three community colleges to use the Linked Learning approach to improve college transitions and success.
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Investigating the Potential of Community College Developmental Summer Bridge Programs in Facilitating Student Adjustment to Four-Year Institutions
This study examines whether community college developmental summer bridge programs (DSBPs) can help students acquire the academic and college knowledge needed to attend and succeed at a four-year higher education institution.