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"What has happened is not that we have become disengaged with computers. What has happened is that most of us with a computer do not care about it as a computer. Owning a Commodore 64 is no longer a badge of membership in the hobbyist computer club. That does not mean that the hobbyists are not out there, just that you have got to look harder to find them."

Open Position:
VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Job Overview Summary
Reporting to the General Counsel, the inaugural Chief Information Security Officer is a visionary leader who is responsible for establishing the information security strategy and directing the implementation and monitoring of services, policies, standards, and solutions for Advarra. The CISO is both an experienced leader and a subject matter expert who will address cyber security from a strategic lens and provide guidance to leadership for managing risks to information security and cyber crisis management.
Description
At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.
Company Culture
Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.
At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Please note: I have no ability to answer questions about the position, or to refer anyone to the hiring managers involved.
Posting this here for anyone who feels this would be a good fit.
Link to Advarra listing:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/ADV1023AVR/JobBoard/6051d363-03fe-4650-945e-f836306a8388/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=3bd76d2a-3885-4449-8b7e-b8f1a14d624b

Clustering Analysis of US COVID-19 Rates, Vaccine Participation, and Socioeconomic Factors
Morteza Maleki
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.08186 https://<…

Clustering Analysis of US COVID-19 Rates, Vaccine Participation, and Socioeconomic Factors
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges worldwide, with its impact varying significantly across different geographic and socioeconomic contexts. This study employs a clustering analysis to examine the diversity of responses to the pandemic within the United States, aiming to provide nuanced insights into the effectiveness of various strategies. We utilize an unsupervised machine learning approach, specifically K-Means clustering, to analyze county-level data that includes v…

“The future hinges on our ability to both reform the current system and create a new one that genuinely serves the best interests of humanity. To achieve this, we must break down data silos to encourage collaboration, create market conditions in which a diversity of options thrive to fuel creativity, and shift away from polarising content to an environment shaped by a diversity of voices and perspectives that nurture empathy and understanding.”
—Tim Berners-Lee
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Marking the Web’s 35th Birthday: An Open Letter - World Wide Web Foundation
Original Hope Three and a half decades ago, when I invented the web, its trajectory was impossible to imagine. There was no roadmap to predict the course of its evolution, it was a captivating odyssey filled with unforeseen opportunities and challenges. Underlying its whole infrastructure was the intention to allow for collaboration, foster compassion and

VIVID: Human-AI Collaborative Authoring of Vicarious Dialogues from Lecture Videos
Seulgi Choi, Hyewon Lee, Yoonjoo Lee, Juho Kim
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.09168

VIVID: Human-AI Collaborative Authoring of Vicarious Dialogues from Lecture Videos
The lengthy monologue-style online lectures cause learners to lose engagement easily. Designing lectures in a "vicarious dialogue" format can foster learners' cognitive activities more than monologue-style. However, designing online lectures in a dialogue style catered to the diverse needs of learners is laborious for instructors. We conducted a design workshop with eight educational experts and seven instructors to present key guidelines and the potential use of large language models (LLM) to …

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Towards Standardized Grid Emission Factors: Methodological Insights and Best Practices
Inconsistent calculation of grid emission factors (EF) can result in widely divergent corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reports. We dissect this issue through a comprehensive literature review, identifying nine key aspects - each with two to six methodological choices - that substantially influence the reported EF. These choices lead to relative effect variations ranging from 1.2% to 69%. Using Germany's 2019-2022 data as a case study, our method yields results that largely align with pr…

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Data Monetization Pathways and Complex Dynamic Game Equilibrium Analysis in the Energy Industry
As the most critical production factor in the era of the digital economy, data will have a significant impact on social production and development. Energy enterprises possess data that is interconnected with multiple industries, characterized by diverse needs, sensitivity, and long-term nature. The path to monetizing energy enterprises' data is challenging yet crucial. This paper explores the game-theoretic aspects of the data monetization process in energy enterprises by considering the relati…

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AN interesting comment: “To grow that world population we’ve used these fertilisers, we’ve deforested along all the major rivers in the world,” he said. “The nitrogen has gone up faster than the phosphorus from all these human activities, including wastewater; sewage from the increasing human population.”

AN interesting comment: “To grow that world population we’ve used these fertilisers, we’ve deforested along all the major rivers in the world,” he said. “The nitrogen has gone up faster than the phosphorus from all these human activities, including wastewater; sewage from the increasing human population.”