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Civil Engineering in Virtual Worlds

For the past two years, I have been exploring Second Life as a potential tool for civil engineers, public works professionals, and local government. Now, thanks to Silverwing Benoir, a friend of mine from Second Life, I will have the opportunity to present what I have discovered, try to offer some insight into future applications, and hopefully generate some interesting discussion. If anyone is interested in attending this talk, titled Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual Worlds, it will be held in Second Life at noon (EST), Monday, Dec. 29, 2008. You can register for the presentation for free at the Value-Train Website.
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Myron, Part of the problem is, as you point out, the financing issue. College costs are so prohibitive. Fortunately there seems to be a movement to convert books into digital formats, and I have noticed virtual universities showing up online. All of…
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At 7:52am on August 30, 2008, G2 Proto said…
The grid works looks great! I'm hooked!
At 12:02pm on July 8, 2008, Myrl said…
Hola Pam, just seen your message now, thanks for the request... keep up the great work!
At 11:14am on March 9, 2008, Surfdaddy Orca said…
Hiya Pam... the March issue of The Seventh Sun will carry my article on your work in Second Life :)
At 5:51am on March 1, 2008, Elizabeth Gallagher said…
Yea pam I am a nerd!
The Sims Online 8 yrs ago, There.com, SL, Entopia and currently World Of Warcraft which I am LOVING!
WOW is a true "game" which after a day in the SL office is my "down time"
Not sure what if anything I can contribute here.
I run a business yes and I have a good grip on SL and the econimics, buying trends, copyright issues but I dont keep up with LL blogs or do much news related reading.
I tend to keep myself to myself at TRU. I often feel virtualy agraphobic! Its a job to me and has been for 2 yrs now. Long gone are the days of playing games in SL and exploring...just as well I would be issuing DMCAs all day lol
At 7:03am on February 29, 2008, Barry Everett said…
We're not there yet, but "The longest journey begins with a single step...". Very excited about the coming months.
At 6:38am on February 28, 2008, Barry Everett said…
What a great time we live in. we are meeting today with Hack at the NOAA island to discuss our entry into SL. My RL friend TallGuy Kidd is a pretty fair singer, don't you think? See you in world and on the 'net.
At 11:25pm on February 27, 2008, Elizabeth Gallagher said…
Hello Pam! Thanks for sending me the link to this site. Its interesting and always good to have your finger on the pulse :)
At 8:41pm on February 27, 2008, Barry Everett said…
Hello Ms. Renior!
At 11:21am on February 27, 2008, Edita said…
You are more than welcome Pam
At 5:09am on February 25, 2008, Edita said…
Hello Pam and a very warm welcome to you for adding your skills and talents and interests to this exciting new group

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Title/Affiliation:
Publisher of Grid Works magazine.
Manager of Public Works Group
City Engineer/Assistant Director of Public Works for Geneva, IL
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LaSalle, Illinois, US (RL)
Public Works sim (SL)
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http://www.publicworksgroup.com
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civile@gridworks.sl
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Your Social Media Journey Begins Here

So how many times have you tried to convince your friends and colleagues that they should be on Twitter or LinkedIn? Are you the person making the rounds in your office showing everyone Second Life and trying to convince them of the benefits of virtual worlds. I know I am one of those people shouting the benefits of Web 2.0 from the rooftops. And I share in everyone's frustration because even though people seem to understand and "get it," they never make that final step to actually join.

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Civil Engineering in the Virtual World

For the past two years, I have been exploring Second Life as a potential tool for civil engineers, public works professionals, and local government. Now, thanks to Silverwing Benoir, a friend of mine from Second Life, I will have the opportunity to present what I have discovered, try to offer some insight into future applications, and hopefully generate some interesting discussion. If anyone is interested in attending this talk, titled Simulating Civil Engineering Projects in Virtual WorldsContinue

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