Student dishclothsDishcloths in student houses have much more bacteria on them than dishcloths used by families with children, according to a study published this month by the Dutch Consumer Federation.
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Research found that dishcloths used by families have an average of 3.1 million bacteria, while those in student houses had an average of 7.9 billion bacteria. Families change the dishcloth every day and a half approximately, while students generally had no idea how long the dishcloth had been used. Many of the dishcloths were found to contain bacteria that can cause illnesses. The student dishcloths contained much more intestinal bacteria, which can result from using the dishcloth to clean the toilet or from drying dirty hands on the dishcloth after using the toilet. A pubic hair was also found on one student house dishcloth.
Eco-Runner
Eleven students from the TU’s Aerospace Engineering Faculty will drive as far as possible in a self-made car, using as little energy as possible. The Eco-Runner Team Delft will compete in the Shell Eco-marathon in England this summer. Eco-cars may only weigh 50 kg and must be able to drive 500 km on 1 liter of fuel. This year’s TU Delft eco-car is a test car. But next year, the Delft team hopes their improved eco-car will be capable of driving 2,000 km on 1 liter of fuel.
www.ecorunner.nl
Student shortage
A shortage of students studying science and technology related subjects is a worldwide problem, according to research by the Organization for Economic Partnership and Development (Oeso). Wealthy countries all have a relative shortage of science and technology students, the Netherlands especially. Only Germany has fewer science and technology students than the Netherlands. Only Portugal, Sweden, Turkey and the UK experienced positive growth in the number of students enrolling at universities to study science and technology subjects.
Jansens wins
TU Delft Professor Peter Jansens has won this year’s Dechema prize, which is awarded by German Society for Chemical Technology and Biotechnology for outstanding achievement in the field of applied chemistry, process technology, biotechnology and chemical equipment. Jansens won the award for his research ‘from molecule to process’ in the field of separation technology and industrial crystallization. Professor Jansens (38) graduated from TU Delft in 1994 with a degree in chemical technology. Prior to becoming a professor of separation technology at TU Delft, Jansens worked for Shell. He is also the scientific director of the Delft Centre for Sustainable Industrial Processes. The Dechema prize has been awarded since 1951 and is specifically aimed at recognizing the achievements of younger scientists whose research involves both theory and practical application. Jansen received 20,000 euros for winning the award.
Lecture series
TU Delft and Campus The Hague of Leiden University are co-hosting a lecture series. The first lecture, on 8 December 2005, is entitled: ‘Globalization: will our jobs go to China and India?’ The lecture will be given by Professor Alfred Kleinknecht, who will examine the theories and facts surrounding the rise of outsourcing work to low-wage countries in Eastern Europe and Asia. The lecture starts at 5pm in the Aula of Campus The Hague. Admission is free.
Student dishcloths
Dishcloths in student houses have much more bacteria on them than dishcloths used by families with children, according to a study published this month by the Dutch Consumer Federation. Research found that dishcloths used by families have an average of 3.1 million bacteria, while those in student houses had an average of 7.9 billion bacteria. Families change the dishcloth every day and a half approximately, while students generally had no idea how long the dishcloth had been used. Many of the dishcloths were found to contain bacteria that can cause illnesses. The student dishcloths contained much more intestinal bacteria, which can result from using the dishcloth to clean the toilet or from drying dirty hands on the dishcloth after using the toilet. A pubic hair was also found on one student house dishcloth.
Eco-Runner
Eleven students from the TU’s Aerospace Engineering Faculty will drive as far as possible in a self-made car, using as little energy as possible. The Eco-Runner Team Delft will compete in the Shell Eco-marathon in England this summer. Eco-cars may only weigh 50 kg and must be able to drive 500 km on 1 liter of fuel. This year’s TU Delft eco-car is a test car. But next year, the Delft team hopes their improved eco-car will be capable of driving 2,000 km on 1 liter of fuel.
www.ecorunner.nl
Student shortage
A shortage of students studying science and technology related subjects is a worldwide problem, according to research by the Organization for Economic Partnership and Development (Oeso). Wealthy countries all have a relative shortage of science and technology students, the Netherlands especially. Only Germany has fewer science and technology students than the Netherlands. Only Portugal, Sweden, Turkey and the UK experienced positive growth in the number of students enrolling at universities to study science and technology subjects.
Jansens wins
TU Delft Professor Peter Jansens has won this year’s Dechema prize, which is awarded by German Society for Chemical Technology and Biotechnology for outstanding achievement in the field of applied chemistry, process technology, biotechnology and chemical equipment. Jansens won the award for his research ‘from molecule to process’ in the field of separation technology and industrial crystallization. Professor Jansens (38) graduated from TU Delft in 1994 with a degree in chemical technology. Prior to becoming a professor of separation technology at TU Delft, Jansens worked for Shell. He is also the scientific director of the Delft Centre for Sustainable Industrial Processes. The Dechema prize has been awarded since 1951 and is specifically aimed at recognizing the achievements of younger scientists whose research involves both theory and practical application. Jansen received 20,000 euros for winning the award.
Lecture series
TU Delft and Campus The Hague of Leiden University are co-hosting a lecture series. The first lecture, on 8 December 2005, is entitled: ‘Globalization: will our jobs go to China and India?’ The lecture will be given by Professor Alfred Kleinknecht, who will examine the theories and facts surrounding the rise of outsourcing work to low-wage countries in Eastern Europe and Asia. The lecture starts at 5pm in the Aula of Campus The Hague. Admission is free.
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