The Scout Report -- Volume 26, Number 34 (fwd)
Sam Vaknin author of "Malignant Self-love"
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The Scout Report
September 4, 2020
Volume 26, Number 34
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A Publication of Internet Scout
Computer Sciences Department,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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General Interest
1. AI4ALL Open Learning2. Art Times
3. Soft Skills Engineering Podcast
4. Mapping Contemporary Challenges to Island Hul'qumi'num Peoples'
Territories
5. Martha Graham Dance Company YouTube Channel
Theme: Career Resources
6. CV Maker7. National Society of Black Engineers
8. CAREERwise
9. Switch, Pivot, or Quit Podcast
10. Career Development Resources
Tech Tools
11. jc12. jid
Revisited
13. Khan Academy: Navigate Your Career
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General Interest
Educators and caregivers of high school students may be interested in
AI4ALL Open Learning, a free program designed to connect students "with [a]
relevant and approachable AI education." Before registering for the
program, readers may want to watch the brief introductory video on the Open
Learning page. As this video notes, AI4ALL was founded on the belief that
its participants "can shape the future of AI for the better." And, the
program is created and led by community facilitators with a commitment to
inclusion. The curriculum contains more than 30 hours of materials and
activities, as well as facilitator guides. Plus, it is designed for
students with varied interests, demonstrating that AI touches many careers,
from engineering to art. For more information on the program, check out the
"Open Learning Platform Tips" guide found on the FAQ page (linked at the
bottom of the site). To access the learning modules (including "AI &
Drawing," "AI & COVID-19," and "AI & The Environment"), readers will
need
to register for a free account. [EMB]
Published monthly, <i>Art Times</i> brands itself as "Africa's
Leading
Visual Arts Publication." At the link above, readers will find
featured
stories, events, and exhibits from throughout Johannesburg. To view
the
magazine in its entirety, scroll to the bottom of the page; there
readers
can subscribe by email or click the "View All Our Magazines Online!"
thumbnail (which brings visitors to an external viewing site). On this site
readers will find the latest issue, as well as archived installments dating
back to 2009. Issues highlight exhibits from The Melrose Gallery in
Johannesburg and upcoming art auctions and events. Additionally, like a
traditional publication, they contain a plethora of images and essays. For
example, the August 2020 issue includes a piece about how artists are
coping with COVID-19 changes, and the July 2020 issue has an article on
"art [and] algorithms" (discussing the influence of "net art," a genre of
online work). [EMB]
3. Soft Skills Engineering Podcast
What makes a great engineer? <i>Soft Skills Engineering</i>, a
weekly
podcast by and for software developers, demonstrates that much of the
success stems from "the non-technical stuff." Hosts Jamison Dance (a
product engineer) and John Smith (a software developer) launched the show
"to help software developers level up their engineering skills beyond
writing code." With ample bits of wit and wisdom, the duo tackles topics
like "technical leadership" and "code review etiquette," among many more.
The more than 200 episodes are available on Apple and Google Podcasts, as
well as the link above. Wherever listeners tune in, they may want to read
each episode's description, which includes the listener questions answered
within. Those interested in submitting their own questions for Dave and
Jamison to answer on an upcoming show can do so via the Ask a Question tab.
<i>Soft Skills Engineering</i> is supported by various
engineering
companies, including: Vettery, the O'Reilly Velocity Conference,
Pluralsight, Algolia, and DevMountain. [EMB]
4. Mapping Contemporary Challenges to Island Hul'qumi'num Peoples'
Territories
History teachers may be interested in this resource, Mapping Contemporary
Challenges to Island Hul'qumi'num Peoples' Territories, which "presents a
series of interactive maps illustrating the ongoing challenges to the
exercise of land, resource and governance rights from development and
conservation efforts within Hul'qumi'num peoples' territory." The site
combines maps and historical text to highlight the erasure of Indigenous
rights, especially regarding land use. Content is organized into several
different sections, allowing it to be easily divided into lesson plans.
Additionally, the site's Home page links to the "Hul'qumi'num Treaty
Group's Strategic Land Use Plan (2005)," an eight-section land use plan
that "describe[s] the Hul'qumi'num people's vision for how land and
intertidal (beach) resources should be used, managed and protected to
sustain them indefinitely and provide benefits for Hul'qumi'num people."
Dr. Brian Thom from the University of Victoria (UVic) led the project, with
support from the INSTEAD and CICADA projects, and the UVic Ethnographic
Mapping Lab. [EMB]
5. Martha Graham Dance Company YouTube Channel
Those looking for something to augment their TV viewing are in luck. The
<i>Martha Graham Dance Company</i> YouTube Channel provides
videos of recent performances from 2020, archival selections dating back to the
1930s, interviews with dancers and choreographers, and compilations that
were previously aired on television. Welcoming viewers to the channel is a
short video with artistic director Janet Eilber, featuring snippets of
several stunning performances. The rest of the channel's videos range in
length from brief clips to longer pieces. For example, viewers will find a
30-minute recording of <i>Appalachian Spring</i> from the 1940s,
with
choreography and costumes by Martha Graham and music by Aaron Copland.
Readers will also find an hour-long interview between Lloyd Knight, a
dancer who joined the Company in 2005, and Lorenzo Pagano, who joined in
2012. Readers looking to stay active may enjoy the "Graham On Demand"
fundamental videos, where viewers can learn dance techniques from the
professionals. [DS]
Theme: Career Resources
September is International Update Your Resume Month, offering a great
excuse to use CV Maker. This tool is designed specifically for resume
optimization, helping users "create beautiful, professional resumes in
minutes." While certain features require a paid user subscription, the
basic content is available free of charge. Click the "Create a CV Now"
button to get started. After filling in basic personal, educational, and
work experience information, readers can generate polished products with
the existing design templates. The home page highlights several of these
templates for users to get a feel for what is available. Looking for
additional assistance? Check out the Help and Resume Tips sections (linked
at the bottom of the home page). The Resume Tips page provides a short but
useful guide to framing resumes for a particular audience and proofreading
for quality and clarity. Readers should also note that CV Maker is
available in more than 30 languages. [EMB]
7. National Society of Black Engineers
On a mission "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black
Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively
impact the community," the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
provides a wealth of academic and professional development resources.
Students, Professionals, and Parents & Educators will find sections
designed with their audience in mind on the site. For example, learners may
wish to explore scholarship and leadership opportunities. Students may also
wish to make an account to access extra resources like the Resume Writing
Services tool (found in the Students section under Jobs & Internships).
Professionals may wish to enroll in an online career course (readers should
note these courses are not free). The site also frequently updates job and
internship boards, perfect for eligible candidates searching for their next
STEM position. To stay up to date on NSBE's latest news, readers may wish
to sign up for their newsletter (via a form at the bottom of the home
page). The National Society of Black Engineers is supported by a variety of
corporate partners and through contributions from members. [EMB]
Both readers who are entering the job market for the first time and those
returning after a career change may benefit from Minnesota State's
CAREERwise platform. This resource provides a collection of "online tools
for Minnesotans in the areas of career planning and education." Under the
Explore Careers tab, users will find useful resources such as the Career
Cluster Interest Survey (matching interests with potential career paths)
and the Start Exploring Careers page (highlighting more than 800 career
opportunities). Prospective students may want to begin with the Plan Your
Education tab. Though geared toward students at Minnesota State colleges,
some of the tools are universal. For example, the Prepare for College
section (under Plan For Success) features tips for adult students returning
to the classroom after life experience. Under the Find a Job tab, readers
may want to check out the various guides to creating resumes, writing cover
letters, and interviewing. The site even features a specific section on
"COVID-19 Job Search Resources," with a list of virtual job fairs and
current openings. CAREERwise is supported by Minnesota State's Workforce
Development Department. [EMB]
9. Switch, Pivot, or Quit Podcast
Looking for advice on personal and professional life? The <i>Switch,
Pivot,
or Quit</i> podcast may be of interest of interest. Hosted by
Ahyiana
Angel, a former sports publicist and current author, the podcast
"shar[es]
stories of women who have learned best practices through personal
and
professional development resulting in sound advice and actionable tips."
With more 250 episodes, as of this write-up, the show covers a variety
of
topics, including: self-confidence (Episode 258), working remotely
(Episode
257), and increasing productivity (Episode 243). These episodes
range in
length, with options for a quick listen to start the day or a
longer lunch
break companion. Solo episodes feel like a pep talk directly
from Angel to
the listener, and other episodes include guests for a panel of
insights.
The podcast garnered attention for its empowering message and
valuable
advice, including features in Apple Podcast's "Inspiring Women" and
"Bold
Women" collections. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify,
and
find additional show notes at the link above. [EMB]
10. Career Development Resources
http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/employment/career-resources
Compiled by the American Library Association (ALA), these Career
Development Resources offer various templates and tips to "help you prepare
for a productive and effective job search as well as enhance your career
development efforts." Last updated in July 2020, these valuable materials
are categorized by topic (for example, "Cover Letters" and "Networking"),
with each broad category containing several specific tools. For example,
the Interviewing section houses sets of sample questions, while the Resumes
section offers visitors a collection of design and format guides.
Additionally, at the top of the Career Development Resources page readers
can download a printable version of the ALA's "Career Development Resource
Guide," with more than 50 pages of insights on everything from professional
etiquette to negotiating salaries. The guide also contains a useful
"Evaluating Yourself" template that invites users to take inventory of
their skills and interests and consider compatible career paths. [EMB]
Tech Tools
jc is a wrapper that converts the output of many standard command-line
tools and a number of common file types to JSON for easier manipulation in
scripts or processing with JSON-literate tools such as jq. In the Examples
section (found by clicking the "EXAMPLES.md" link), users can find numerous
sample invocations covering a myriad of uses including: finding large files
in a directory, summarizing installed Python packages, processing XML
files, and many more. The Parsers section of the jc site lists the commands
and formats that are understood out of the box. Users can also extend jc
with their own custom parsers written in Python. Readers can install jc
using either Python's pip package manager or with their operating system's
package manager. Installation instructions are provided in the Installation
section of the JC site. [CRH]
The JSON Incremental Digger (jid) is an interactive tool to inspect and
filter JSON data using a jq-like query language. Users start jid by
pointing it at a JSON file. By default, with no query entered, jid simply
pretty-prints and colorizes the data it was given. Users can then type in a
query. As they type, the data will be filtered down to show the matching
portions. To speed up the query building process, jid provides the user
with tab completions and autosuggestion of query terms. The Usage section
of the jid README provides a few brief illustrations of how the tool can be
used. In the Releases section of jid's site, users can locate binaries for
Windows, macOS, Linux, and several flavors of BSD. Most distributions and
BSDs also provide a version of jid from within their official package
repositories. [CRH]
Revisited
13. Khan Academy: Navigate Your Career
<i>Last featured in the 07-14-2017 Scout Report, Khan Academy's
Navigate
Your Career unit continues to be a great resource for those
preparing to
enter the job market. Since this resource was featured, Khan
Academy has
added many more units to their Careers section, offering
additional
guidance for job seekers.</i>
Well known for its instructional videos in mathematics and science, Khan
Academy also launched this Navigate Your Career unit as part of its Careers
section. The resource, which is designed for both students who are
exploring their first career as well as for those who are considering a job
change, features interviews with a variety of professionals, as well as
instructional written material and videos. As of this write-up, professions
profiled include a freelance journalist/podcaster, a hairstylist, and a
director of photography. These written and video materials cover job search
topics ranging from networking to salary negotiation, as well as providing
helpful hints for those seeking to build their own business. Readers who
enjoy this unit may want to check out the Careers section of Khan Academy's
site for additional guidance through units that address preparing for and
navigating the job market.
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Index for September 4, 2020
====== ======1. AI4ALL Open Learning
2. Art Times
3. Soft Skills Engineering Podcast
4. Mapping Contemporary Challenges to
Island Hul'qumi'num Peoples'
Territories
5. Martha Graham Dance Company YouTube Channel
6. CV Maker
7.
National Society of Black Engineers
8.
CAREERwise
9. Switch, Pivot, or Quit
Podcast
10. Career Development Resources
http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/employment/career-resources
11. jc
12. jid
13. Khan Academy: Navigate Your Career
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