http://www.ctre.iastate.edu/ News about transportation research and events at CTRE/Iowa State University en-us Copyright 2008, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Thu, 20 nov 2008 08:14:00 CST http://www.ctre.iastate.edu/rss/ctre-wordmark-2005.gif http://www.ctre.iastate.edu/ 140 96 http://www.go-explore-trans.org/ Features include * Faster than a locomotive; * What do they DO? Locomotive engineer for a day; * Operation Lifesaver. See also the online scavenger hunt, the Historically speaking department on orphan trains, and the letter from the editor about several upcoming contests for teens. Thu, 20 nov 2008 08:03:00 CST http://www.go-explore-trans.org/ http://www.go-explore-trans.org/Go-writing-contest-flyer.pdf Go! is sponsoring a writing contest that is open to all writers ages 16 and up. All submissions should be focused on some aspect of transportation and be appropriate for teens and young adults. The goal of the contest is to encourage writers and readers to think about how integral transportation is to our everyday lives. Fiction and non-fiction entries will be accepted. Prizes include $1,000 for best overall submission in each category and a $500 Iowa State University Book Store gift card for the best student-written entry in each category. Thu, 20 nov 2008 08:11:00 CST http://www.go-explore-trans.org/Go-writing-contest-flyer.pdf http://www.ctre.iastate.edu/mtc/papers/index.htm 1st prize awarded to Bobbie D. Seppelt, University of Iowa, for her paper, "Modeling Human-Automation Interaction: Evaluating Driver Response to Adaptive Cruise Control Failures." 2nd prize awarded to Josh Hochstein, Iowa State University, for his paper, "The J-Turn Intersection: Design Guidance & Safety Experience." Thu, 20 nov 2008 08:12:00 CST http://www.ctre.iastate.edu/mtc/papers/index.htm http://www.ctre.iastate.edu/ltap/successful_mgmt.htm This online, on-demand course covers basic supervisory and management techniques, which will aid the supervisor in planning, directing and motivating in an efficient manner. The course includes videos, self-assessment inventories, and case studies to facilitate understanding and competency. Experiences of the participants will be used in open discussions. Thu, 20 nov 2008 08:14:00 CST http://www.ctre.iastate.edu/ltap/successful_mgmt.htm