Abstract: Tuning Model Predictive Control (MPC) cost weights for multiple, competing objectives is labor-intensive. Derivative-free automated methods, such as Bayesian Optimization, reduce manual ...

A friend texted me last week, “Zak, they’re building another car wash in town—what gives?” It’s a fair question. There are already more than a dozen car washes in Flagstaff. How can yet another be an ...

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Let's be honest, we're all drama queens sometimes. Whether you're texting your bestie you're “literally dying” over the latest celebrity gossip or declaring on social media that Monday mornings are ...

It’s a familiar moment in math class—students are asked to solve a problem, and some jump in confidently while others freeze, unsure where to begin. When students don’t yet have a clear mental model ...

To deal with a bully, stay calm and document the bullying, like taking screenshots of cyberbullying and photos of injuries. If someone is in immediate danger from bullying, call 911 or reach out to ...

Children may not always seem to listen, but experts say they are constantly observing. Motivational coach Erin Engelke sat down to discuss how parents, especially moms, can influence their children’s ...

Abstract: Energy efficiency (EE) metrics are important tools to support evaluation and management of communication networks, and are of key interest in the development of the upcoming 6G network ...

Dropbox’s referral program is one of the most cited examples of successful growth hacking. To encourage user acquisition, Dropbox offered free storage space to both the referrer and the referee. For ...