new While some hesitation and a healthy dose of skepticism around AI are probably smart, there is an application for AI far from the headlines, that has the potential to drive seismic shifts in not just how we work, but how we positively impact the community we live in and communities around the world. Already AI is being used to find solutions to complex challenges—whether that be using large volumes of weather data to help farmers in Kenya understand weather patterns and better manage their livestock, or using satellite images to stop deforestation before it begins. AI is also being used to improve health care and patient outcomes through advances in precision medicine, genetics-based solutions, and drug discovery and development. — Fortune, 9h ago

new As researcher of the Prehistory Department of the University of Alcalá Francisco Martínez Sevilla explains, “The new dating of the esparto baskets from the Cueva de los Murciélagos of Albuñol opens a window of opportunity to understanding the last hunter-gatherer societies of the early Holocene. The quality and technological complexity of the basketry makes us question the simplistic assumptions we have about human communities prior to the arrival of agriculture in southern Europe. This work and the project that is being developed places the Cueva de los Murciélagos as a unique site in Europe to study the organic materials of prehistoric populations.”... — SciTechDaily, 14h ago

new Turmeric, rich in medicinal properties, is considered effective in removing many health-related problems. It is considered to be the most effective way to remove oxidative stress and inflammation from the body. Turmeric is also considered useful in reducing chronic joint pain like arthritis. You will easily find turmeric in every Indian kitchen. It is used in almost every food, apart from this there are many benefits of drinking turmeric milk. Many nutrients like protein, calcium, fiber, iron, copper, and zinc are found in it, but do you know that there are many disadvantages of using excessive turmeric in food? Let us know about its' side effects here:... — indiatvnews.com, 1d ago

new There is a need for computational approaches to gain a deeper understanding of protein-peptide interactions and their role in cellular processes and disease mechanisms. While structure-based and sequence-based models have been developed, accuracy remains a challenge due to the complexity of the interactions. PepCNN, a novel deep learning model, has been proposed to solve this challenge by integrating structural and sequence-based information to predict peptide binding residues. With superior performance compared to existing methods, PepCNN is a promising tool for supporting drug discovery efforts and advancing the understanding of protein-peptide interactions. — MarkTechPost, 1d ago

new In this seminar, De Michele will present her recent book Anti-Southern Racism and Education in Post-War Italy (Routledge, 2023). This book investigates the racism against Southern Italian children attending North-Western primary schools between the 1950s and the 1970s. Turin serves as the main case study, having become the "third Southern city" after Naples and Palermo during the considered period.Far from being a new phenomenon, racism against Southern Italians gained renewed prominence in the context of the post-war mass internal migrations, becoming one of the pillars of the process of nation-rebuilding. However, in spite of its relevance, it has not received the attention it deserves.By drawing on a wide range of sources – printed, archival, photographic, and oral – and situating itself at the intersection of the history of racism, of education, of psychiatry, and of psychology, the book aims to fill this gap and to add to the debate on the borders that nation-states establish to control the access to power of the different groups inhabiting their territories. Its interdisciplinarity makes it suitable for students and researchers across a variety of subject areas.Grazia De Michele is a Knapp Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Antisemitism (Hebrew University of Jerusalem). She obtained her first PhD from the University of Reading (UK) in 2013. Recently, she successfully completed her second PhD at the University of Genoa (Italy). De Michele is a member of the Centre for the History of Racism and Anti-Racism in Modern Italy (CENTRA). — School of Advanced Study, 1d ago

new TG/CR: The book is intentionally broad, because exploration by its nature is anything that pushes the boundaries of knowledge. Topics include archaeology, conservation biology, history, geography, oceanography, education, architecture, ecology, ethics, space travel and planetary science, genetics, paleoanthropology and paleontology. Also, we discovered several strong themes running through everybody’s essays that are helping define the future of exploration. The use of technology, the importance of diversity and different perspectives of the way we look at the world, and a sense of urgency to all of this. Exploration today is striving to find the solutions to the problems that face us living on planet earth in the 21st Century. — Psychology Today, 1d ago

new ...deTour 2023 is presented by PMQ and sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This 10-day grand design festival will present various programmes for the art and design communities both in and outside Hong Kong. These programmes include creative installations and exhibitions, workshops, design dialogues, movie screenings, guided tours, and many more. 10 years of deTour at PMQ Started in 2014, PMQ's deTour celebrates the 10th anniversary this year. A unique theme has been assigned to each edition of deTour to explore how design could solve social problems and improve our lives. To commemorate this journey, a 10-year retrospect exhibition will be featured in this year's deign festival to look back on the highlighted exhibits and behind-the-scenes of the past decade of PMQ's deTour. This part of the exhibition will be held during the same period as deTour 2023 Design Festival at PMQ and admission is free, as everyone is invited to witness the road to success of deTour, as the contribution of PMQ and deTour in pushing forward the development of the local design industry. The theme of deTour 2023 – "New Know How" – the Interweaving of "Craft", "Design" and "Technology" Working around "New Know How" as the theme, deTour 2023 aims to pave the road to craft design future which takes off with appreciation of traditional craftsmanship. When working, craftsmen are laser focused, highly precise and people oriented, and these qualities are collectively deemed as the "spirit of craftsmanship", which are also regarded as "Know How". Curators of deTour 2023 stated that "this valuable artisanship ought to be applied to different industries. It, together with design thinking and advanced technology, will help take each industry to a new level. By achieving this, problems can be solved more effectively, and through analysing obstacles from a new angle and perhaps trying solutions with new materials and techniques, new creations that are more thoughtful might be possible – this is what we meant by 'New Know How'." Through this design festival, curators hope to bring the industries to re-appreciate traditional crafts from a new angle and make good use of "New Know How" in different sectors. Three Exhibition Areas with 20 International and Local Works The exhibition of deTour 2023 Design Festival is divided into three parts: International Collaboration, Feature Exhibitions and Selected Entries, which are curated under the five specific directions of New Value, Storytelling, Craft Enhancement, Innovation and Heritage. Scattered all over the PMQ premises, 20 design works from the Nethelands, Japan and local designers are open to the public for free appreciation. . In addition, over the 10 days of the design festival, there will be a fruitful programme of a total of 40 workshops, 12 design dialogues and sessions of documentary screening of "Food and Design". International Collaboration: Craft by Nature by Biobased Creations (The Netherlands) deTour 2023's International Collaboration has invited Biobased Creations from the Netherlands, which is a creative studio formed by a group of designers, researchers and artists who aim to encourage the use of biomaterials - also known as renewable eco resources - in daily lives, so as to evolve our world into a regenerative and circular one. Biobased Creations presents Craft by Nature which is an exhibit specially designed for deTour 2023. Shaped like a house, the exhibit allows visitors to find multiple designs made from biobased materials such as furniture, clothes, shoes and socks, and household items. All of these designs are eco-friendly, light in weight and with a minimalistic design, created by designers from Hong Kong and the Netherlands. Outside the house in the garden, visitors can see the "originals" of the materials used in the designs, including common reed, silvergrass and shells, something that we are familiar with. Other than that, Biobased Creations will also display 40 biomaterials that can be applied in architecture and heat insulation, and visitors are welcome to hold and feel these materials and scan the QR code to instantly learn how these biomaterials are made. Craft by Nature is an innovative installation demonstrating how materials that are ignored or abandoned can be transformed into chic designs, and this allows us to rethink our relationship with the nature and invites us to take one more step forward to make our world better. Feature Exhibitions: Exploring traditional crafts with a fresh eye... — SME Business Daily Media, 1d ago

new It's not just the U.S. that is exploring the potential for REE deposits in coal mines as researchers in South Africa are also assessing the possibility of mineral extraction. The Clean Coal Technology research group at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg published a paper earlier this year that discussed the chemical composition of coal. The group found that the REE content in the coal being analysed was over 225 parts per million, a concentration higher than the cut-off grade of 130ppm needed to extract rare earths in coal. This means that the coal can be reprocessed as raw materials to be used to support renewable energy production and clean technologies. This is just one of several areas of exploration by governments and researchers to find innovative ways to access critical metals and minerals for clean energy production. — OilPrice.com, 2d ago

new At the core of this innovation is the ability to capture and process vast amounts of data – a hallmark of AI’s capabilities. The researchers at the University of Copenhagen conducted wine tastings with 256 participants, translating the sensory experience into data points that an AI could understand and learn from. The result is an algorithm that predicts wine preferences with unprecedented accuracy, a significant step towards personalised gastronomy. — IO, 2d ago

new Liquid-crystal (LC) phase modulators are widely used in optical systems because of their advantages of low power consumption, light weight, flexible bandwidth adjustment, and non-mechanical movements. However, most LC phase modulators are polarization-sensitive, meaning that they affect the phase of light differently depending on its polarization. This can limit their performance and functionality in some applications.There are two main approaches to realizing polarization-independent LC phase modulators. The first approach is to use polarization-independent LC materials, such as polymer-stabilized blue-phase liquid crystals (PS-BPLCs). However, PS-BPLCs require high driving voltages, which can make them impractical for some applications.The second approach is to change the alignment of the LC directors. One way to do this is to use a double-layer LC cell, which consists of two LC cells stacked on top of each other with their LC directors oriented orthogonally. This allows light to be decomposed into two orthogonal components, each of which experiences the same phase modulation. However, double-layer LC cells are complex and difficult to manufacture.Another way to achieve polarization-independent LC phase modulation is to use orthogonal photoalignment. This involves using a special photoalignment layer that creates orthogonal alignment domains in the LC. However, it is difficult to achieve precise alignment using this method.In a new paper published in Light: Advanced Manufacturing, a team of scientists led by Professor Jiangang Lu have developed a new approach to polarization-independent LC phase modulation.Polarization-independent LC phase modulation is based on a light-controlled azimuth angle (LCAA) process. The LCAA process uses the optical rotatory effect of cholesteric liquid crystals (CLC) to create single-layer, multi-microdomain, orthogonally twisted (MMOT) structures.MMOT structures are composed of multiple microdomains with orthogonally aligned LC directors. The LCAA process uses a patterned light beam to control the alignment of the LC directors in each microdomain. This allows the researchers to create MMOT structures with precise alignment.LC phase modulators with a single-layer MMOT structure have the potential to be both polarization-independent and have a large phase depth. This makes them ideal for a wide range of applications, including optical communications, wearable devices, and displays.A light-controlled azimuth angle (LCAA) process can be used to fabricate a multi-microdomain orthogonally twisted (MMOT) device with low polarization dependence, high phase retardation, and a simple structure. The alignment angle between the top and bottom substrates in the LCAA process and the mask grid size of the MMOT structure can be tailored to meet the requirements of different applications.This device has the potential to revolutionize the way we use light in a variety of applications. For example, it could be used to create new types of optical communications systems that are more efficient and reliable. It could also be used to develop new types of wearable devices that can display information in a more clear and concise way. — newswise.com, 2d ago

new INFRASTRUCTURE opportunities centered on increasing access to composting/food scrap hauling services. Increasing the number of free drop off locations located at farmers markets, gardens, churches, public parks, and schools was mentioned numerous times possibly indicating a belief that this might be the easiest or quickest approach to the adoption of composting if “ drop-off sites [were] in every neighborhood .” More gardens could also host on-site community composting if they had money available to pay stewards. Increasing municipal collection ( "Bins for All!") and community composting efforts and expanding options for home composting and for renters were all mentioned as options to increase access as was the development of a compost (service) directory. Regardless of how access to composting services was increased it should be affordable as “[you] shouldn't have to pay to do right thing.” Opportunities to utilize more appropriate technology abound including using AI for sorting to reduce contamination, developing rat-proof bins (for collection and home composting), using biodigesters, and perhaps creating a new type of facility to handle (plastic-based) ‘compostable’ (biodegradable) serve-ware. To support the development of infrastructure opportunities incentives such as "raising landfill tipping fees [or creating a] methane tax on private LF owners" and funding such as the "potential to pursue Federal funding to pilot creative programs" are critical. Increasing collaboration and coordination is also an opportunity to develop infrastructure with at least one participant wondering, “ Where is regional planning org? (e.g. CMAP)” and now is the time to increase collaboration because "passion exists among food producers in the region who need soil!!" Rather than looking to individual households for new sources of materials to make compost, restaurants, breweries, and landscapers and other large food waste generators could be better engaged and plugged in to composting perhaps driving or at least raising awareness of the issue for individual households. Attendees also mentioned as opportunities new places to process and acquire compost or new ways to handle food waste that included empty warehouses and factories, vacant lots, big box stores offering pickup of compost and drop off of scraps and sending food waste from large institutions to hog farms 4 . A list of comments on Opportunities in Infrastructure are displayed in Table 8, Appendix 1. POLICY opportunities included creating mandates for large generators (such as grocery stores, food processors, schools and universities) to compost and for public projects (roads, landscaping, buildings) to use finished compost. These two policy changes have the power to directly increase demand and may work to create a consistent end market for finished compost. There may exist a scalar mismatch in the region for compost— demand by individual consumers may be too small to justify the amount of effort it takes to create the compost so there needs to be "more emphasis on getting more finished compost to market." Other opportunities to increase demand for the finished product and access to services include passing Right to Compost legislation “so that building managers and landlords don't stand in the way" of their residents using compost pick up services; instituting bans and creating incentives and/or disincentives such as increasing landfill tipping fees ; and incentivizing compost usage by farmers and public works. Creating consistent, stable, and expanded end markets for finished compost and the support for processing infrastructure is extremely important when implementing policies that would increase the amount of feedstock available to create compost. Policy opportunities that did not require a large lift included creating new or expanding existing programs as "many municipalities already accept leaves & lawn clippings. Expanding to collecting food waste scraps is low- hanging fruit" and ensuring that funding is sufficient especially for creating technical assistance positions to support compost collection and processing. Also identified as an opportunity is to increase regional coordination... — extension.org, 2d ago

new CCA's mission is to forge new connections between science and art, people and technology. The founding director is the conductor and TUM honorary professor Felix Mayer: "The TUM Center for Culture and Arts wants to question the latest technological developments for their significance for the arts, it wants to offer students new academic teaching formats, it wants to arouse curiosity and feed and fuel the intellectual zest for life." TUM President Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann emphasizes: "With the TUM Center for Culture and Arts, we want to offer a wide-ranging, inspiring program, from music and literature to visual, performing, and digital arts. We want to support students, employees, alumni, partners, and friends in discovering previously hidden talents and to develop new inspiration and creativity through this combination of science and culture. We want to encourage creative ways of thinking and working and give people deeper access to less familiar fields of science through art and culture.“ The CCA is located under the umbrella of the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning, which is headed by TUM Executive Vice President Prof. Claudia Peus: "At TUM, it is our declared goal to attract talents in all their diversity and to give them the best opportunities to develop their potential. At the same time, we want to be servants of society and shape the progress of innovation responsibly. Art and culture offer unique opportunities to appeal to and inspire the most diverse groups of people and give them impetus for further development, including people who might not normally come to university."... — tum.de, 2d ago

new Ammanath: As a technologist, I have somewhat of a different lens on the issue of trust and integrity. Fundamentally, I believe that technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are powerful tools with untapped potential to improve business and society as a whole. But there are also risks in deploying technology to make decisions and to expect people to view technology as something that should, and can be, ethical. That is why a growing number of organisations and leaders are doubling down on developing ethical technology guidelines and eminence. An organisation’s purpose office has a role to play, and this is why it is important to invest in technologies that are safe, transparent and unbiased. These powerful technologies should not only help solve problems, but be governed and applied to do so with the appropriate intent. — Financier Worldwide, 2d ago

new Will it be possible to end HIV by 2030, as the UNAIDS association aims for? Forty years of research on HIV have made it possible to advance, particularly on triple therapy treatments, which prevent the last phase of the infection called AIDS, then more recently on Prep, a preventive treatment which prevents infection in the event of exposure. But there is still a long way to go to truly overcome the disease. “We continue to be interested in the replication of the virus and in understanding how certain carriers escape the pathology of the virus. HIV. It is hoped that this work will resolve certain aspects of the infection, particularly in the face of failure of vaccine in recent years», declares Christophe d’Enfert, scientific director of the Pasteur Institute, which is hosting 3 days of conferences on HIV from November 29 to December 1. Where is the basic, clinical and social research work? Le Figaro make the point. — Archyde, 2d ago

new In exploring the realms of materials science and biochemistry, researchers are particularly interested in protein and peptide nanostructures found in nature, known for their potential as bioelectronic materials. The creation of synthetic analogs, capable of forming one-dimensional nanostructures, is a significant stride in understanding natural systems and developing new materials. — nanowerk.com, 2d ago

new Dr. Alexander Redenius, head of Resource Efficiency and Technology Development at Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung adds, "We have been working successfully with the Fraunhofer researchers for six years to transform steel production. The direct reduction demonstration plant enables us to optimize the reduction process and how it interacts with the other process steps. Through this work, we are creating the basis for sustain-able steel production with low CO2 emissions." The company aims to convert a third of its steel production to the climate-friendly process with hydrogen as early as 2026. — techxplore.com, 2d ago

new As a physician-scientist, Perlmutter is internationally recognized for his research on alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (ATD), a genetic disorder in which accumulations of a misfolded protein can cause severe liver damage. His work has led to advances in the understanding of how cells dispose of misfolded proteins that cause cellular dysfunction as well as the development of a pipeline of ATD drugs that could eliminate the need for liver transplantation in those with the disorder. Since drugs in this pipeline target and enhance autophagy, a cellular degradation pathway that is critical for the functioning of all cells and declines with age, they also represent exciting candidates for prevention of cognitive decline and other degenerative diseases of aging. Perlmutter and his collaborators recently discovered that a drug currently used for Type 2 diabetes may slow age-dependent degeneration in the nervous system and in the liver. — Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 2d ago

new While the Sino-Indian competition in Bangladesh is more well-known, and is often mentioned in Chinese, Indian, Bangladeshi and other foreign publications, the rise of Sino–Japanese competition through aid and investment is not sufficiently examined in policy debates. Both countries provide Bangladesh with different types of aid and investment opportunities, which presents policymakers with potential opportunities as well as challenges. Ideally, Bangladesh will be able to continue to benefit from both sources of investment. However, recent developments, such as the early-2023 decision to pass over China and instead award Japan with the contract to build the Matabari deep-sea port, suggests that rising geopolitical competition may not permit such a simple future. Thus, the public ought to be fully informed of the discrete Sino-Japanese competition in Bangladesh in order to drive informed debate over how to navigate competing investments in a careful and pragmatic manner. — South Asian Voices, 2d ago

new The prime challenge is high cost, a shortage of competent individuals and a lack of norms and protocol because of lockdowns and isolation in emerging countries, which is predicted to slow the growth of the antibody-coupled T-receptor therapy market. The creation and delivery of ACTR therapy can be costly, making it unaffordable for a larger patient population. Due to the complex production procedures, intensive clinical testing, and specialist equipment required, the high prices may discourage its adoption, especially in places with low healthcare resources. Furthermore, ACTR therapy faces competition from well-established immunotherapies like CAR-T cell therapy, widely used in clinical practice. Potentially stifling the growth of the ACTR therapy market are the numerous available and effective alternatives that consumers and healthcare providers are weighing when making treatment decisions. All of this results from the tremendous efforts made in response to the worldwide public health emergency caused by COVID-19 and the decades of progress that have made it possible to create antibody therapeutics. Another antibody, tocilizumab, which is anti-IL-6R, has recently been approved for treatment in COVID-19 and has previously been approved for use in other contexts. Regional Trends:... — openPR.com, 2d ago

new Most importantly, the RISE grant helped Northeastern purchase its simulators, which include a birth simulator, a pediatric simulator and two adult simulators. Using the simulators students can do everything from listen to heartbeats and breathing sounds to insert a catheter and their patients are even able to talk to them and answer questions.Instructors shared that the simulators are invaluable because they help students grow their confidence and figure out what they still need to learn while realizing just how much they already know. Plus, it's a great place for students to apply what they've learned in the classroom.Nursing students commented that the simulators help make them more comfortable, teach them time management, provide valuable hands-on experience outside of the classroom and allow them to work on their critical thinking skills."I like simulation because it is a place for me to make errors and not have to worry about killing the patients," Brandon Williams said.Before watching a demonstration of the birth simulator, the group heard from Jennifer Garcia, a student who benefited from the RISE grant and in May will be graduating with an RN (Registered Nursing) degree. From California, she was working a dead-end job when her sister was accepted into NJC's program and encouraged her to enroll. After taking a job at Sterling Regional MedCenter as an inventory associate to make sure that healthcare was right for her, she fell in love almost immediately and went to work earning her CNA degree."Being from out of state it's been very difficult for me," Garcia said, explaining that the cost for her to attend Northeastern is much higher than a student who has lived here all of their life. "I wasn't sure I would be able to afford it and then came the RISE grant. It just lifted this great burden off me and I was able to focus all of my time and attention into preparing my skills.""I am very grateful to the RISE grant for everything it has given me because I feel that I have a purpose," Garcia added, sharing that she plans to work in the community when she graduates.Next, Giacomini shared how for years, she and Brower discussed how they could partner with students coming in, who often come from a country where they were a veterinarian or a doctor but now they need to get the skills and credentials to be able to work in the United States. Through the RISE grant, they were able to remove the financial barrier for some of the students and it also helped them create an integrated education and training program.Northeastern found a cohort of students whose language proficiency was just enough that they could have a basic conversation but they needed language skills specific to a CNA, which they got through a customized English training that was developed. The college also worked with them on workforce preparation skills like communication, time management, learning cultural differences, etc."It was great to finally pilot this program that we'd been trying for so long to get together," Giacomini said, adding that now those students are recruiting others to the CNA program.Next, was the simulation, which involved a pregnant woman who came in stable but started deteriorating with her heart rate and blood pressure showing signs of distress and her oxygen level dropping. She then experienced an eclamptic seizure due to high blood pressure and when the mother awakened it was determined she was in labor. The mother went on to deliver a healthy baby girl, who was examined for any problems and vaccinated.After the simulation, the group heard from Shelly Griffith, CEO of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center, one of Northeastern's main clinical sites for both nursing and CNA students."We rely heavily on (NJC) to help train CNAs, individuals who are looking to pursue an entry point into the medical field," she said. "The beauty of NJC is they have been able to flex some schedules and be able to accommodate those who may need to be working full-time while they are looking to grow their career options."NJC's program is especially critical given the shortage of healthcare workers. Griffith shared Eben Ezer has a need for 20 CNAs right now,"What's happening is the demand for our service is significant and so people are having to go on a wait list, which means that many people, their needs are not being met because nursing homes throughout the rural communities are not able to meet that need because of limited staffing levels," she explained.Following her remarks, guests had a chance to try out the simulators themselves.The day ended with a panel discussion that included Tamara Durbin, executive director of Northeast Colorado BOCES; Kyle Stumpf, Superintendent of Holyoke School District; Danielle Ongart, Executive Director of Colorado Department of Education's Student Pathways; and Misti Ruthven, Director of Education and Training Innovation for the Office of Governor Polis.They talked about the importance of career connected learning as it benefits both students and the economy by opening students' eyes to career opportunities they might want to consider. Stumpf mentioned the success of his district's internship program.The group also talked about some of the barriers that exist to providing this, the biggest being cost, especially in northeast Colorado where it costs a lot to transport students from their school to another school that offers the program they're interested in. There is also the challenge of trying to ensure all students have equitable access. Durbin pointed out that students who live in northeast Colorado need to have the same opportunities available to them as those on the Front Range.During a question and answer session with the audience, Trae Miller, executive director of the Logan County Economic Development Corporation, pointed out that internships and apprenticeships sound great but the state requirements that go into those and the reporting aspects create a barrier for businesses to participate in those programs. He also shared that students need help with basic skills such as showing up on time and learning how to take instruction.Ongart suggested there needs to be a regional entity in place to help students and businesses navigate this, so it doesn't all fall on the district or the business, and Stumpf mentioned his district teaches a class an hour a day with all of those skills and they also provide businesses with funding to help offset the costs of doing an internship.State Sen. Byron Pelton asked why the state is reinventing the wheels with apprenticeships, instead of learning from what's in place now. He said his frustration with recent legislation regarding apprenticeships is "you're going to have a lot of outside forces that are going to try to do their best to send it one way or the other when we need to just worry about the entire workforce, not just a little part of it; we need to worry about the entire workforce." Pelton pointed out in two years, half of Colorado's electrical trade will be retiring, "so we've got to get more people in there," he commented.He also said would like for time in college courses to count toward credit for both college and high school, which he plans to introduce a bill to require."We realize the importance of apprenticeships and we have challenges in trying to determine those opportunities for youth in high schools and have that be seamless for them," Durbin said, adding that it's something they are working on.©2023 Journal-Advocate, Sterling, Colo. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. — GovTech, 2d ago