Building a Chemistry Library at the University of Wisconsin Madison

Building a Chemistry Library at the University of Wisconsin MadisonThe University of Wisconsin Madison chemistry library is one of the most remarkable features in the campus. There are seven buildings on the campus, each featuring its own unique set of resources and services. For example, the Chemical Engineering Building is an expansive unit that is centrally located. When it comes to classrooms, the Engineering Building contains an entirely new set of lecture halls, or, 'oldies but goodies.'The chemistry department in the Engineering Building also provides separate chemistry laboratories with computer labs, private study areas, and a press room. Students at the Madison campus who need a bit of help in the laboratory can take a look at the University Chemist program. The Chemist Program allows students to apply their chemistry knowledge to a wide variety of fields in the field of medicine, natural sciences, or other life-related sciences.One of the most historic buildings in the Mad ison campus is the Natural Resources Building. The building was completed in 1986, so the materials within are probably still the originals. The U.S. Geological Survey has been there for more than a century, so the material is also in good condition.The Psychology Building has always been a bit of a stand out from the rest of the buildings. Many of the materials inside date back to the 1930s. Much of the furniture has been updated over the years, but it was definitely done with the idea of keeping the general feel of the place. The Psychology Building also offers extensive outdoor space, including a pool that is located right outside.The Science Building is somewhat smaller than the other buildings, which makes it easier to navigate around. Inside the building is a smaller set of classrooms, one for each branch of science. The Biology and Ecology rooms contain many chemical labs, while the physics lab has a separate room that contains the soundproofing system for a demonstration. Th e Information Sciences Center features several sections, including the computer labs, an art gallery, and the biology gallery. Not only is this science building important because of its location, but it also provides much more space for the students to learn.The Chemical Engineering Building is the main entrance to the Madison campus. It is a very large building, made out of the same rock as the bridge that goes over Lake Mendota. Due to the amazing building, many science students make the trip there to spend time alone or with friends. However, many more students will go through the building on their way to and from class.Another important building in the campus is the Medical Science Building. The Medical Science Building has both a home and laboratory for the department. This has a variety of departments and many different purposes, including the Center for Child Health, the Center for Microbiology, and the Office of Occupational Safety and Health. Even though the building is big ger than the others, it is not as large as some of the other campus buildings.

Define Equilateral Triangle

Define Equilateral Triangle Equilateral triangle is defined as the type of a triangle in which all angles and all sides are equal. Since we know that the sum of all angles of triangle is 180 degrees. So every angle = 180/3 = 60 degree each. Figure is shown below indicates an equilateral triangle. In this figure all sides and angles are equal hence this triangle is known as equilateral triangle. Perimeter of triangle is the sum of all sides of triangle and Area is the product of x base x height. This can better understand by the following examples:- Example 1: Find the perimeter of equilateral triangle if one side of triangle is 30 cm. Solution : Given one side is 30 cm. Since it is equilateral triangle, so in this case all sides are equal to 30 cms. Therefore, Perimeter of triangle = sum of all sides of triangle = 30 + 30 + 30 = 90 Hence the perimeter of equilateral triangle with side 30 cm is 90 cm. Example 2: Find the perimeter of equilateral triangle if one side of triangle is 100 cm. Solution : Given one side is 100 cm. Since it is equilateral triangle, so in this case all sides are equal to 100 cms. Therefore, Perimeter of triangle = sum of all sides of triangle = 100 + 100 + 100 = 300 Hence the perimeter of equilateral triangle with side 100 cm is 300 cm.

4 Things to Know Before Taking Skype Spanish Lessons

4 Things to Know Before Taking Skype Spanish Lessons Suzy S. Interested in learning Spanish? As youre deciding between in-person and online Spanish lessons, consider these points by Fairfax, CA tutor  Jason N... Spanish continues to gain traction as the undisputed second language of California, and the United States for that matter. In the next decades, Spanish could even become the most commonly spoken language in this country. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that Los Angeles, California, for example, is 53% Latin American and growing. That means that if you’re Caucasian or born in this country, you could be an English-speaking minority in the near future! So clearly you want to learn Spanish, but you are busy with children, work, family relationships, and many other competing demands on your time. Maybe you are a college student and don’t have time or space in your schedule to take a Spanish class. Maybe you may have tried mobile applications to learn Spanish, but have noticed that you learn best with a live human tutor rather than through an app. A couple months ago, I wrote a blog about what to look for in a tutor, where I underscored seven key traits of an effective tutor, which was written assuming that you meet with your tutor in person. In this day and age in 2015, as technology increases in effectiveness, increases in use, and becomes progressively commonplace, many people are seeking tutors via Skype. The global market of “Skype tutors” continues to grow by the day. Consequently, for a myriad of reasons, you may be considering Skype Spanish lessons. Here, I underscore four points to consider before deciding to take Skype Spanish lessons. 1. Skype lessons are often cheaper Maybe you are interested in private Spanish lessons but don’t have the budget to regularly meet with a private tutor, and have realized that Skype lessons can be a cheaper or more convenient option. Let’s be honest: private, in-person Spanish lessons can be expensive. Skype lessons can very well be a cheaper option. Many Skype tutors charge around $10 per hour lesson, when the average Spanish tutor in this country charges between $20 and $100 per hour. 2. Spanish via Skype  can  be convenient Often we are too busy to fit in another outside activity. Undoubtedly, meeting with a tutor via Skype enables you to have the personal live tutor experience without having to leave your house or invite a tutor into your home whom you don’t know yet. It’s important to shop around first and find a great match. TakeLessons has a network of instructors who offer live Spanish lessons online via video chat. 3. Consider the technology Despite the two benefits above, speaking from three years of experience tutoring Spanish usually in person and seldom by Skype, I strongly believe that learning is enhanced when the tutor explains and writes key words down on paper or in a textbook with you next to him or her, to facilitate learning. While Skype has a convenient screen-sharing option, it can be easily compromised by not being able to see your tutor’s face and hand gestures as he/she explains to you what they are demonstrating on the screen. This makes it similar to a short YouTube video lesson, which is not worth paying for or scheduling. 4. Key pitfalls There are undoubtedly pitfalls to learning Spanish via Skype. These include: Interruptions can be a lot more frequent than if the lesson were live. Having a regular Skype Spanish student, I’ve grown accustomed to the inevitable bad Internet connection on either or both sides, which can be frustrating and disrupt the flow of the lesson. As I stated above, it is harder to teach conjugation and the nuances of the many and complex irregular verbs in Spanish. Screen sharing can only do so much. It is hard to teach pronunciation across a screen, for example where to place tongue while pronouncing Spanish words that end in L, and how that differs from English. Just like the visual pixel resolution is particularly superior in-person than on an iPhone 6, for example, the hearing ‘resolution’ is undoubtedly better in person. Have you compared the difference of a drum set and electronic drums? The electronic sounds will never sound as pure. In conclusion, Skype Spanish lessons can be an attractive option depending on your specific needs, preferences, and life situation, while you don’t lose touch of the pitfalls. Skype lessons can be a cheaper, convenient, and unique adjunct to successful second-language learning. That said, based on my experience of learning Spanish in other countries, I’ve come to believe human contact in person is an indelible part of learning a language. Click here to find a tutor in your area! Readers, what do you think? Have you tried taking Skype Spanish lessons? Leave a comment and share your thoughts! Bonus:   Learn about the budget-friendly options for learning Spanish! Jason N. tutors in English and Spanish in Fairfax, CA.  He majored in Spanish at UC Davis, lived in Mexico for 3 years where he completed a Masters degree in Counseling, and studied Spanish Literature and Psychology at the University of Costa Rica. Learn more about Jason here!   Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  Mattias Frenn

Learning How to Sing How Often Should I Take Lessons

Learning How to Sing How Often Should I Take Lessons Suzy S. Before you begin learning how to sing, youll need to find a teacher and schedule your voice lessons! But how often should you really be meeting with your instructor? Find out how to determine your needs create your perfect schedule, with these recommendations from  Forest Hills, NY and online teacher Claire W.: Working your way toward learning how to sing means gaining control of your voice and refining your ability to express yourself with song. It can be a challenging task, but as the saying goes, Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. Depending on your personal goals, learning how to sing can be a very long-term project. Because there are so many aspects to the skill, the frequency of your lessons depends on the goal you want to work toward and how fast. Keep in mind though, that developing the ability to sing on key and with control of your voice and breathing for a range of genres requires a bit of muscle and memory training. Any kind of music especially the type that uses your very own body as an instrument is extremely cerebral, and requires you to manage and control many different variables at once. But you can do it, and if you ever doubt yourself and think Im tone deaf! This is impossible?!, do keep in mind that tone-deafness is actually a recessive trait in humans, so your chances of actually being tone-deaf are low. This article will discuss the suggested frequency of your training per (1) type of training and (2) level of musical proficiency so that you can learn how to sing. Beginner to Intermediate Level   If you are a beginner at music, the first and foremost highest leverage thing for you to do when learning how to sing is to invest a lot of time in recognizing and copying the production of sounds from another instrument and identifying their names and tonal values. For example, as a helpful exercise your teacher might: (1) play a note for you, (2) tell you what its numeric or syllabic value is, and (3) give you feedback when you try to produce the exact sound with the number or syllable. You can benefit immensely from having ear training lessons once or twice a week, in addition to or in combination with a weekly voice lesson. Later on, more advanced ear training has you identify and reproduce the relationships between two tones or three tones in intervals, broken chords, or scales. Have patience with yourself, and expect the first few tries to be rocky, but dont give up! Remember you are literally training the synapses of neurons to form for sound recognition and reproduction. Because of this, frequent repetition of this training is highly recommended for all levels. Ear training is the first step in becoming a strong singer of any genre or style, and is something that all musicians and singers practiceâ€"even when they are at a professional level. I would suggest 60 minutes of ear training once a week until recognizing and reproducing tones or simple intervals becomes natural and automatic. Intermediate to Professional Level   If you are at an intermediate level of musical proficiency, learning how to sing will be much easier, because you’ve probably done a lot of ear training already. Now it’s time to populate your understanding of song with a lot of data. By data, I mean practicing songs from different genres and refining your understanding of your pitch range, sweet spots, and breaks in your voice. Once you are at an intermediate level, most students can move from ear training to focusing all on singing during your weekly lessons. One lesson a week however, does not excuse you from practicing for at least 30 minutes every day! When you practice on your own, you’ll be able to figure out how identify the little basic things in a voice that make an audience feel a certain way. The length of your lessons will depend on a few different factors. Professional Level Eventually, you’ll have gotten so much feedback, practiced so many songs, and listened to so many genres that you’ll be singing at a professional level. Huzzah! I can’t wait to see singing stars popping up and talking about this article being their inspiration to become singing stars. Keep in mind that even professionals still work with vocal coaches to continue improving even its just once a month or so. In closing, learning how to sing is like learning how to read, write, or speak. At a certain point, you’re just expanding your grasp of the expressive ‘vocabulary’ (e.g. a crescendo, diminuendo, or a trill) and eventually, you get to the point of familiarity that you start creating new vocal conventions and styles of your own, whether youre drawing inspiration from Beyoncé or Pavarotti. Always go through cycles of practice and rest, otherwise you can tire out your voice. Even Beyoncé has to do this! Grit through the beginner phase and you’ll be singing like a star in no time. Remember, everybody’s voice ends up being beautiful in the right context and there are so many genres to be appreciated, so never give up, find your sound, and keep on right on singing. Claire W. teaches music and tutors in Forest Hills, NY, as well as online. As a recent graduate of Columbia University, she majored in Applied Statistics and Psychology, and earned her  Texas  State  Teachers  Certification  in 2014.  Learn more  about Claire here! Interested in Private Lessons? 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How To Become Bilingual In Italian

How To Become Bilingual In Italian How To Master Italian? ChaptersHow To Test Your Italian?MOOC Italian CoursesTake The CILS And CELI TestsHow To Work On Your Italian Accent?Nowadays, learning a language is a real challenge, which everyone takes up from school onwards. A challenge, but also a pleasure, which makes it possible to communicate with people from all around the world, but also to immerse yourself in another culture. A language other than your mother tongue is, therefore, an important tool for opening up to the world. Practising Italian is the perfect example of such a discovery.To learn Italian online and improve existing skills, you will need to work at least a little bit and go through a fair amount of resources. Because yes, what could be better than watching movies in their original version?Even if Italian is sometimes claimed to be a language of gestures (as illustrated by the 243 movements that Lilia Cavallo has gathered in a dictionary, like a real language), the fact remains that the Italian language is a very rich and di verse language!So, of course, we can wonder how to speak Italian fluently, and that's what we'll see right away! DanielaItalian Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuciaItalian Teacher 5.00 (4) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarilùItalian Teacher 5.00 (8) £22/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarcoItalian Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AntonellaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GiusyItalian Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EnricoItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FedericaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsHow To Test Your Italian?Among the things to do, when you want to learn Italian and be ableto chi chat with a native speaker from Venice, you obviously have to test your level of Italian. Thanks to simple, effective tools and supports, it is then possible to evaluate where you stand on the scale of a foreign language and to find the right exercises to progress quickly in Italian. Travelling, working, meeting people, everything is a pretext to become bilingual in Italian!Between Italian grammar rules, vocabulary, Italian phrases, verbs, pronunciation and memorization, you will know in a few tests what level you are at and how much effort you will have to put on learning this millennia-old language.But if schools reject you, language tests, such as IELTS, CLIP (the equivalent of TOEFL in English, more for professional use), or CILS (Certificate of Italian CILS from the University for Foreigners of Siena) exist and will attest to your level in Italian. For a price ranging from £100 to £160, it is then possible to know if our Italian is that of a beginner level, or more confirmed, up to bilingualism!Of course, there are also more basic solutions, such as a teacher. A private tutor will give you a more personalized assessment so that you will know how best to progress. Superprof offers this type of course, enjoy it! Finally, do not hesitate to travel, go to Italy, and talk to the locals. This is probably the best way to find out if you are bilingual, or if there is still room for improvement.Even if there are no classes at school, you can still learn Italian. (Source: skitterphoto.com)MOOC Italian CoursesYou may be familiar with MOOC courses since this is the acronym for Massive Open Online Course. Sometimes known by other names such as Open Online Training (OOT), but also Open and Massive Online Courses (OMOC), MOOCs allow us to validate our foreign language skills with a certificate or not, so that we can attest to our bilingualism or not in Italian, for example!While a weekly quiz validates the progress, this type of Italian  online course, limited in time, has training objectives and themes defined by the teachers, but also by the learner. This freedom and this notion of sharing then give full meaning to MOOC courses, wh ich will make it possible to see real progress, thanks to exclusive content, and teachers who are listening!After the MOOC courses, it is, therefore, possible to master the Italian language at your fingertips, to take part in major university competitions, to move to Italy, or simply to travel in the best possible way. Because yes, what could be more stimulating than getting by in a foreign country? Not much, I'll give you that!Take Italian courses London and start learning more about Italian vocabulary, Italian culture, and improve your Italian fluency.Take The CILS And CELI TestsFrom a linguistic perspective, taking aptitude tests is often a very good idea, so that you know what your level is, or simply realize that you are bilingual, or not! In Italian, there are various tests, two of which have performed well: CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera, or Certification of Italian as a Foreign Language) and CELI (Certificato di conoscenza della Lingua Italiana).The C ILS is a certificate, recognised by the Italian State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which allows the learner to report on his or her Italian language skills. Born in the 16th century, and divided into four levels, it will then be easy for you to understand whether or not you are bilingual, depending on the results of the test, delimited by the common European reference framework for languages.You don't have to go to Italy to learn Italian... (Source: skitterphoto.com)The CELI is also a certificate of knowledge of Italian, which, helped by levels ranging from A1 to C2, determines and confirms that language learning can be transformed into bilingualism at any time, whether you are learning a new language, or whether you are almost bilingual.Note that CELI 3 is the level that allows you to enrol in an Italian school, without having to take the admission test for foreigners offered by the school.CILS and CELI in Italian are therefore quality certificates, which, in addition to tr avelling simply, allow you to open doors, professional, academic, but also personal! In an autonomous way, you will then work on your Italian without pressure, and, for a few hundred pounds for the registration, finish in style by validating your skills. Who said learning a second language was complicated?How To Work On Your Italian Accent?The Italian accent is often perceived as a particular accent, complicated to implement, and possibly difficult to learn. And yet, there are many ways and means to work on your Italian accent in a simple and effective way.Indeed, to learn how to pronounce certain syllables, to improve oral expression, and to make yourself understood in a simple way, one can think of films and series in the original Italian version. Because having fun and learning languages is possible! Let's think of works like Call me by your name, Life Is Beautiful, Gomorra, or My Brilliant Friend in the Italian language.But that's not all! Indeed, while the emphasis is on the ex tra soul of bilingualism, we can think of taking Italian lessons with a private teacher. Online, they will be able to meet all your expectations when it comes to saying a few difficult words. Superprof offers this service, don't hesitate to take a look!It is also interesting to look at new technologies, sites, and mobile applications, such as Babbel, Duolingo, LingQ, or One Wolrd Italiano, which show different techniques for perfecting your Italian, all this without going anywhere, like an online tutor. Between videos, online games, and small exercises, most often free of charge, becoming bilingual in Italian has never been so much fun!Hop over to Italy for a weekend getaway, and to practise your spoken skills Source: Pixabay Credit: Sergio GridelliOne last technique to improve your Italian accent, and gradually become bilingual, is of course to travel! Indeed, practising in the field, even if it is more expensive, is even more training than all the techniques and media mentioned ab ove. To immerse yourself in a language and culture, to work on your accent by speaking with the locals, what could be a better learning experience?Whatever your level, the Italian language is a rich language, which must be learned by different means in order to become bilingual. Knowing your level is a good basis for positioning yourself on the linguistic scale, while several supports exist to raise us and make us understand that Italian is not so complicated!

Huntington Celebrates Education Week

Huntington Celebrates Education Week Oradell, NJ November 3, 2014 During the week of November 17, 2014, the Huntington Learning Center will celebrate American Education Week, which recognizes public education and honors those who work to ensure every child in our country receives a quality education. The celebration kicks off on Monday, November 17, and is followed by daily events: Parents Day: Tuesday, November 18 Education Support Professionals Day: Wednesday, November 19 Educator for a Day: Thursday, November 20 Substitute Educators Day: Friday, November 21 American Education Week was founded in 1921 by the National Education Association and the American Legion as a national effort to raise public awareness of the importance of education. Education is one of the essentials for success, and we are thrilled to come together with peer organizations, teachers, students and others this week to celebrate its importance, says Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center. We encourage everyone in our community to get involved in education and support our children as they pursue their educational goals. The Huntington Learning Center hosts activities throughout the year to promote education, including free workshops on topics such as homework help, summer learning, SAT/PSAT/ACT exam prep and preparing students for a successful school year. Our message to families and others in our local community is that todays children are tomorrows leaders, and it is absolutely essential that we equip them with the tools and confidence to succeed, says Huntington. Huntington salutes our nations teachers and education professionals for striving to do just that. We encourage everyone to recognize their good work during this important annual event. To learn more about American Education Week, visit www.nea.org. For more information about Huntington Learning Center and its upcoming events, contact Laura Gehringer at Huntington Learning Center -201-975-9431, gehringerl@hlcmail.com or visit www.huntingtonhelps.com. About Huntington Learning Center Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com.

11 Common English Idioms with Two Words - English with Harry ??

11 Common English Idioms with Two Words - English with Harry ?? The following are very common English idioms with two words. They are used in everyday conversations. In modern communication more informal language is now frequently used to substitute for more formal words and phrases. 11 Common English idioms with two words Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: 1. FUDDY DUDDY this refers to a person who is overly fussy in their actions. They usually do not relax do not dress casually and always operate by the rules.ex. ex. Michael always wears a suit and a tie even when he goes to McDonalds!! His friends said he was a real fuddy duddy.2. TOPSY TURVYused to describe a situation when everything is confused or untidy or unsure.ex. The weather was very bad. He was due to fly at noon but he wasn’t sure whether the airport was open or closed. No one could answer a simple question. Everything was topsy turvy.3. MUMBO JUMBOwhen what you understand is written in English (or your native tongue) but you cannot understand it as it may be written in “legalistic” language.ex. Nobody could understand the mortgage document from the bank .It was written in mumbo jumbo.4. WISHY WASHYWhen a person is unable to make a decision decisively and is stuck between two choices. We can describe him as wishy washy.ex. John could not decide whether to complain abo ut the bad food in the restaurant. Eventually he decided not to say anything ad even gave the waiter a tip!! His wife said he was wishy washy.5. HOT SHOTsomeone who thinks he is better than everyone at everything but in fact is not.ex. He hired a hot shot lawyer from London to defend him in his law case but he was still found guilty. English Idioms with Two Words 6. HUSH-HUSHwhen something is kept secret or covered up so no one can find out the facts.ex. He worked for the secret service but nobody knew exactly what he did it was all hush hush.7. DILLY DALLYto delay without cause or reason and not to rush.ex. He was late for the meeting but continued to do this and that in his office and took his time in everything. He dilly dallied for over an hour.8. HUM DRUMthis refers to ordinary routine aspects of our lives. People often look for some distraction from the hum drum of life.ex. He worked every day from 8 am to 6pm and after six months decided to take a long holiday away from the hum drum of his work.9. PITTER PATTERusually refers to the sound that small footsteps make and is used to refer to a happy announcement that a woman is expecting a baby.ex. She was delighted to tell her husband that after 2 years of marriage they were going to hear the tiny pitter patter of baby feet. She would have her baby in about six months.10. TIP TOPwhen you a re in good health or when everything is working well.ex. He went to the doctor and was in perfect health. His business was doing well and his family were happy. He was tip top. In fact everything was tip top.11. WHEELER DEALERused to describe a businessman who deals in lots of business transactions on a regular basis, buying and selling.ex. He bought and sold cars everyday in all parts of the country. He bought them cheap and sold them for a small profit quickly. He was a real wheeler dealer.Idioms are fun to use and appear regularly in formal and informal speech. Enjoy using these common English  idioms with two words where and when you can!