Today, finding the right balance between automation and human interaction is a significant challenge for businesses. Starbucks, the largest specialty coffee shop in the United […]
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Articles by: Owen Rogers
Recent Advances in Green Steelmaking
For much of its history, the United States and its steel industry developed in tandem, with steel being fundamental to the nation’s infrastructure and economic […]
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From Sea to Tap: Desalination Explained
More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, but only 2.5 percent of it is freshwater. This underscores the need for […]
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Implications of Trade for Innovation
The tangible benefits of global trade are widely recognized by researchers and felt by ordinary people daily. You might be reading this blog on a […]
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On the Preservation of Species: Protecting Natural Infrastructure
When you think of the term “infrastructure,” you might default to processes like power lines, pipe networks, and interstate highways. However, infrastructure is a much […]
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Wildlife Crossings: Saving Lives, Ecosystems, and Dollars
A deer leaps in front of a car at dusk, staring into the headlights – just before the car brakes slam down. This situation represents […]
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An Overview of ERCOT and Texas’s Energy Grid
There are three main interconnected power systems in the United States: the Western Interconnection, the Eastern Interconnection, and the Texas Interconnection. The Lone Star State’s […]
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Transit Oriented Developments
What if a family could cut $3,000 in annual transportation costs while living closer to work and recreation? Transit-oriented infrastructure is a new vision of […]
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The Final Commons: Maintaining Orbital Infrastructure Viability
Space: The final frontier. An infinity of cold, dead vacuum virtually untouched by man. Then, like every frontier we encountered before it, humanity swiftly began […]
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The Space Race Continues: NASA Spinoffs and Cross Pollination
From head to toe, memory foam is a staple in our daily lives, providing cushioning through products like helmets, orthopedic braces, shoes, and mattresses. Amazingly, […]
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Why Can’t the US Recycle Nuclear Waste?
A common criticism of nuclear energy is the need to store spent fuel. Another criticism, albeit a less common one, is the personal and environmental […]
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America’s Infrastructure Workforce Crisis
Infrastructure is only as resilient as those who build it. A reliable workforce is an infrastructure issue. Aii’s mission is to foster innovative solutions […]
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Aii Launches Third Annual Student Scholarship Contest
The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) is proud to announce the launch of its Third Annual Student Op-Ed Scholarship Contest, inviting college students nationwide […]
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Enhancing Pipeline Safety and Efficiency with Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing
As infrastructure ages and the country grows, ensuring the integrity of pipelines becomes increasingly critical. Pipelines of all kinds transporting petroleum, natural gas, water, and […]
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Recognizing National 811 Day: A Shared Commitment to Safe Digging
Today, August 11, the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) joins stakeholders across the country in recognizing National 8/11 Day – a moment to reaffirm […]
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