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This case study examines Office Max's consolidation of two distribution centers. The background of the company is provided, as well as details of the factors that went into deciding to consolidate the two distribution centers in Portland and Seattle. Students will read a detailed background of the...

This case study examines the congestion at Nhava Sheva port in India, the sixth largest port in the world. Students will begin by reading about the port, including its capacity and common issues with congestion. Students will then find a solution for a hypothetical shipping situation at the port....

This site gives an overview of the Geographic Information Systems degree program from Cayuga Community College.  "By learning specialized computer software that takes images drawn from satellites, GPS waypoints, aerial photography, and any other source of data," students "will make interactive maps...

This lab sequence guides students through the process of converting plant-based fuel sources (biomass) first into sugars then ethanol. "As biomass samples are pretreated, enzymatically digested, and fermented, students use glucose meters and ethanol probes to measure the key products of this...

This webinar from the National Convergence Technology Center provides an overview of the Convergence College Network (CCN), including its membership benefits and responsibilities. Member benefits include faculty professional development, travel reimbursement help, virtual labs, and more. Member...

This lab activity from the Biotechnology Alliance for Suncoast Biology Educators (BASBE) explores parts of cells and cell types and covers the proper techniques used to create good scientific illustrations. The lesson includes background information on scientific drawing and basic cell structure,...

Module Description: This learning module from the Support Center for Microsystems Education introduces students to the different types of cells, aspects of cell growth, and the types of organelles found within cells. The material focuses on cells in relation to bioMEMS (bio- microelectromechanical...

The Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology website provides information about nanoscale measurement and fabrication methods and technology. "The CNST's Nanofab provides economical access to and training on a commercial state-of-the-art tool set." "The CNST's NanoLab offers opportunities for...

The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) provides this website that promotes the development of sustainable urban environments.  Focused on cities in the United States, CNT creates research-based resources that analyze issues currently facing urban communities and offers solutions to said...

The Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR), part of the Washington State University College Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, develops and fosters agriculture and natural resource management approaches that are economically viable, environmentally sound,...