Month: October 2019

New haptic arm places robotics within easy reach

Imagine being able to build and use a robotic device without the need for expensive, specialist kit or skills. That is the vision that researchers have now turned into reality, creating a lightweight, affordable and simple solution for everyday users. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on October 20, 2019

N-Best Evaluation for Academic Hiring and Promotion

Current evaluations for scientists create perverse incentives. To avoid this issue, I propose an N-best policy: Hiring and promotion committees should solicit a few research products as the primary locus of evaluation. This policy aligns evaluation with the goal of selecting scientists who produce high-quality work. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 20, 2019