Check out this awesome article on how Banana peels remove heavy metals from water making it safer to drink.
Global Health and Wellness News: Banana peel can purify water, say scientists
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Big Idea's General Scheme for Education and Economy working together
One of the primary goals of Big Idea is researching ways to make the world a better place. While the research is being conducted, the researchers and their peers will be lecturing on their specific research as well as related studies. We also want to include as many people and students as possible in the actual research, which has several purposes
1) The more people that look at a problem, the more potential solutions there become because people approach problems in different ways.
2) It allows students excellent hands-on experience which will help them find employment
3) It allows students who may not be attempting a Bachelors or Masters degree elsewhere to have access to higher levels of education
4) Once the technologies are developed enough to be in production there will be a large number of people with varying levels of education and experience but who really understand it and that will make for an excellent workforce on all levels
So an example of this might be a mechanically inclined young man who although a Bachelors degree wasn't in his future at the time, he was intelligent and cared about the earth. So, he comes to Big Idea to learn about (lets say) some new solar technology we're working on. This young man learns not only essentially everything there is to know about the technology and how its put together and how to fix it but also expands his logic, reasoning, and knowledge in other fields. Then he goes out and gets a job because he has direct experience and a great skill set.
With a workforce that skilled and knowledgeable the American-made products would be fantastic and that's how Big Idea wants to use education and research to help the economy. Creating new technologies and new job fields that not only make the world a better place but generate great products we can be proud of.
1) The more people that look at a problem, the more potential solutions there become because people approach problems in different ways.
2) It allows students excellent hands-on experience which will help them find employment
3) It allows students who may not be attempting a Bachelors or Masters degree elsewhere to have access to higher levels of education
4) Once the technologies are developed enough to be in production there will be a large number of people with varying levels of education and experience but who really understand it and that will make for an excellent workforce on all levels
So an example of this might be a mechanically inclined young man who although a Bachelors degree wasn't in his future at the time, he was intelligent and cared about the earth. So, he comes to Big Idea to learn about (lets say) some new solar technology we're working on. This young man learns not only essentially everything there is to know about the technology and how its put together and how to fix it but also expands his logic, reasoning, and knowledge in other fields. Then he goes out and gets a job because he has direct experience and a great skill set.
With a workforce that skilled and knowledgeable the American-made products would be fantastic and that's how Big Idea wants to use education and research to help the economy. Creating new technologies and new job fields that not only make the world a better place but generate great products we can be proud of.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Starting Small, Aiming Big
The Big Idea for Change is still in its baby stages, hardly more than an idea at this point, but that is how big things start- with an idea. There is so much work to be done and it is going to take time and help, but I believe this idea can grow and inspire people to make the world a better place. This world needs a driving force in education, environmental responsibility and research directed towards making the world a better place and strengthening our economy. Let's make one.
If you want to get involved and:
If you have experience with forming or working for non-profits, website design, grant writing, marketing/communications, high-level management, accounting, legal work, research ideas, and more please contact Tara
If you don't have experience but still want to help please follow the blog, invite people, like Big Idea on Facebook, follow Big Idea on Facebook Causes, follow us on twitter, retweet about us and just generally spread the word.
As we move along we will post more specific opportunities for you to get involved
If you want to get involved and:
If you have experience with forming or working for non-profits, website design, grant writing, marketing/communications, high-level management, accounting, legal work, research ideas, and more please contact Tara
If you don't have experience but still want to help please follow the blog, invite people, like Big Idea on Facebook, follow Big Idea on Facebook Causes, follow us on twitter, retweet about us and just generally spread the word.
As we move along we will post more specific opportunities for you to get involved
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