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[longeyelashedtragedy]

2023 post

i'm struggling through this with a kind of broken keyboard (sticky M U J keys) so bear with me!

because the last month of this year has been such a fucking nightmare (that i'll be working to remove myself from come tuesday) i realized that the good things that happened this year kind of escaped me.

cause--this year was good, in ways that as always with my life cannot be seen by the outside world. it was a messy year but some things changed that i still haven't fully made sense of.

-this year i met so many cool people on here, or got closer to some other people who i'd known before. if "meeting cool people on tumblr" was a skill you could put on your resume, i would definitely feel qualified to put it on my resume, but this year i feel like i just got acquainted with a really high quality group of people (all who support different teams, too!) and that's been so much fun and rewarding as well. i always feel a bit guarded telling people that i care about them but...i do. a lot!

-this june i went on a #YOLO trip to the netherlands that i could not afford but even now when i see my charming credit card debt i have to say i have No Regerts. i got to meet two of these tumblr friends who i've been close to for long enough that they've transcended "internet friend" for me and feel like Friends I've Known a Long Time. we had such a comfortable and fun time travelling together, to a place i've wanted to visit since i was young, and the benefit of meeting Tumblr Friends in real life is that you can make sure everyone's brain needs are taken care of! together we went to see italy beat NL (feat. virg van d slur in the flesh) in the stadium and then watched croatia lose to spain in the basement of a sports bar in utrecht and they got to see that it's 100% true that i cry during the croatian national anthem before the game 😂 i got to do so many bucket list things--visit the rijksmuseum, go solo to delft and see all the vermeer places and settings of my favorite book, girl with a pearl earring (and accidentally wander into a government building looking for a church, whoops), and see the girl with a pearl earring herself for the second time, but this time at her home in the mauritshuis. also i took a lot of fun trains and like every time i go from american Big Corn Syrup and Weird Additives food to europe, everything i ate was good as fuck. and i slept in a pod for two nights! i have the opposite of claustrophobia (claustro...philia? lol) so that slapped. so great, and getting to meet up with friends who live on the other side of an ocean is so fucking special.

-LAMPARDVERSE! nuff said, but it's been an absolute blast getting to co-create it and research all the lore. this is just the beginning, long may it live!!! also thanks to you all for putting up with me blasting a white english chelsea man on your dashes. it will happen again.

-irl stuff...the most unexpected. this year i was able to comfortably become friendly with people who are quite different from me. i was confident in the parts of my personality that are Different--i had fun owning it, and i saw that people really like that person. the craziest thing was that a huge obstacle in my path was that cptsd causes me to feel physically uncomfortable around people, even people i like, aside from emotional discomfort, but the thing is when your body is getting physical danger signals they're extremely difficult to "ignore" (for a reason!) or put aside to focus on the mental stuff.

this year i just went for it--went through months of extremely draining and uncomfortable "exposure therapy" by way of forcing myself to try to stay present in conversations with people i knew i liked, even if the conversations/their presence freaked me out and drained me. (i'm not some magical uwu inspiration/good luck miracle, for anyone who might be in this situation and feel envious--i've been in intense therapy since 2013, do a lot of my own mental work in between, and take two different medications. it took me 10 years to get there! i say this cause there is no shame in the hard work.) importantly, with the people i felt i trusted enough and whose opinion of me i valued enough for them to know the truth, i just told them what was going on with me. not in any graphic detail or TMI, but i told them one of the things that has a big impact on how i present to the outside world (i suffer from trauma), what this trauma suffering looks like to the outsider (sometimes i stop talking altogether in a conversation, and not just that, but i zone out so hard that it looks like i'm not even paying attention, even though sometimes i still am), and what it means about how i feel about them/how they should take it (it means nothing at all, so please please don't take it personally)

they took this level of openness and honesty very well, and i found that telling them these limitations of mine helped to set me free. not living with the lifetime fear of being "found out," not having to worry while i was having a Trauma Moment that people were thinking badly of me and that it was severely impacting my socialization--all of this suddenly helped me start staying in the present while talking to people and while people were talking to me. and not just stay in the present but--ENJOY it. get something out of it. and, to show my work-friends that even though i have a lot of things not in common with them--that that's cool, and we still have plenty of things we do have in common

the kindness people have shown me this year after Seeing Me and getting to know me was unreal. i don't know how to process it. (this applies to you guys on tumblr too!). so many things have happened this fall and so many things were said to me that i never, ever, EVER thought i would be able to experience. i hope this lasts and i hope i can build on this in the new year.

so yeah...this year was...something alright. i'm always an even age in an even year and the evens are never as good for me as the odds (other than like, age 14. that was a good time.) but let's hope for the best.

now, i hate new year's eve/day, so let's get this shit over with!

[spacetimewithstuartgary]

Gravity study gives insights into hidden features beneath lost ocean of Mars and rising Olympus Mons Studies of gravity variations at Mars have revealed dense, large-scale structures hidden beneath the sediment layers of a lost ocean. The analysis, which combines models and data from multiple missions, also shows that active processes in the martian mantle may be giving a boost to the largest volcano in the Solar System, Olympus Mons. The findings have been presented this week at the Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC) in Berlin by Bart Root of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).Mars has many hidden structures, such as ice deposits, but the features discovered in the northern polar plains are a mystery because they are covered with a thick and smooth sediment layer believed to deposited on ancient seabed. “These dense structures could be volcanic in origin or could be compacted material due to ancient impacts. There are around 20 features of varying sizes that we have identified dotted around the area surrounding the north polar cap – one of which resembles the shape of a dog,” said Dr Root. “There seems to be no trace of them at the surface. However, through gravity data, we have a tantalising glimpse into the older history of the northern hemisphere of Mars.”Dr Root and colleagues from TU Delft and Utrecht University used tiny deviations in the orbits of satellites to investigate the gravity field of Mars and find clues about the planet’s internal mass distribution. This data was fed into models that use new observations from NASA’s Insight mission on the thickness and flexibility of the martian crust, as well as the dynamics of the planet’s mantle and deep interior, to create a global density map of Mars.The density map shows that the northern polar features are approximately 300-400 kg/m3 denser than their surroundings. However, the study has also revealed new insights into the structures underlying the huge volcanic region of Tharsis Rise, which includes the colossal volcano, Olympus Mons. Although volcanoes are very dense, the Tharsis area is much higher than the average surface of Mars, and is ringed by a region of comparatively weak gravity. This gravity anomaly is hard to explain by looking at differences in the martian crust and upper mantle alone. The study by Dr Root and his team suggests that a light mass around 1750 kilometres across and at a depth of 1100 kilometres is giving the entire Tharsis region a boost upwards. This could be explained by huge plume of lava, deep within the martian interior, travelling up towards the surface.“The NASA InSight mission has given us vital new information about the hard outer layer of Mars. This means we need to rethink how we understand the support for the Olympus Mons volcano and its surroundings,” said Dr Root. “It shows that Mars might still have active movements happening inside it, affecting and possibly making new volcanic features on the surface.”Dr Root is part of the team proposing the Martian Quantum Gravity (MaQuls) mission,  which aims to use technology developed for missions like GRAIL and GRACE on the Moon and Earth respectively to map in detail the gravity field of Mars. “Observations with MaQuIs would enable us to better explore the subsurface of Mars. This would help us to find out more about these mysterious hidden features and study ongoing mantle convection, as well as understand dynamic surface processes like atmospheric seasonal changes and the detection of ground water reservoirs,” said Dr Lisa Wörner of DLR, who presented on the MaQuIs mission at EPSC2024 this week.

TOP IMAGE: Gravity map of Mars. The red circles show prominent volcanoes on Mars and the black circles show impact crates with a diameter larger than a few 100 km. A gravity high signal is located in the volcanic Tharsis Region (the red area in the centre right of the image), which is surrounded by a ring of negative gravity anomaly (shown in blue). Credit Root et al.

LOWER IMAGE: Map highlighting the dense gravitational structures in the northern hemisphere. The regions denoted by the black lines are high mass anomalies that do not show any correlation with geology and topography. These hidden subsurface structures are covered by sediments from an old ocean. Their origin is still a mystery and a dedicated gravity mission, like MaQuIs, is needed to reveal their nature. Credit Root et al.

[beyoneducation123]

Explore the top reasons to study in Netherlands

International students are increasingly choosing to study in the Netherlands, a tiny but dynamic nation in Western Europe. These are the main justifications for thinking about studying in the Netherlands.

Top-Notch Instruction

Many of the Netherlands' universities routinely rank among the top in the world, attesting to the country's excellent education standards. Numerous programs taught in English are available at universities like Leiden University, Delft University of Technology, and the University of Amsterdam. The Dutch educational system places a strong emphasis on creativity, quality, and hands-on learning to get students ready for prosperous jobs.

Programmes Taught in English

Students from all around the world find the Netherlands to be an appealing option, with over 2,000 programs taught in English. It is simpler for non-Dutch speakers to study and live happily in the Netherlands because there are many English-language courses accessible in fields including engineering, social sciences, and the arts.

Culturally Diverse Setting

The society of the Netherlands is renowned for being open and accepting. Its population is diversified, and students come from all over the world to study in its universities. Your whole educational experience will be enhanced by this multicultural setting, which offers a unique opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Reasonably priced tuition fees

In contrast to other well-liked study-abroad locations like the US and the UK, tuition in the Netherlands is less expensive. Furthermore, considering the excellent standard of living, living expenses in the Netherlands are quite modest. International students can also apply for scholarships and grants, which lessen their financial load even further.

Good Opportunities for Career

Studying in the Netherlands might greatly improve your chances of landing a good job. The nation boasts a robust economy, home to numerous international corporations, providing graduates with plenty of career options. Additionally, Dutch institutions are well-connected to the business community, which offers students beneficial networking and internship opportunities.

Europe's Central Location

The Netherlands is a great place to start a journey because of its central location in Europe. There is a vast public transport network connecting major cities like Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Amsterdam, and other European nations are only a short flight or train trip away.

The Netherlands offers excellent education, a cosmopolitan setting, affordable tuition, promising professional opportunities, and the opportunity to travel throughout Europe, making it an enriching experience for students. Decide to study in the Netherlands next, and start a journey of learning and development on a personal and academic level.

Conclusion

Studying in the Netherlands with Beyon Education offers the possibility of a life-changing and fulfilling educational experience. Beyon Education distinguishes itself as a top option for international students with its dedication to providing top-notch instruction, a variety of programs taught in English, and a welcoming multicultural environment. We know how important it is to have affordable education and promising employment opportunities, and we make sure you have all the tools you need to thrive in school and the workplace with our extensive support services. Furthermore, there are countless options for travel and cultural exploration because of our strategic location in Europe.

We at Beyond Education are committed to your achievement and development as a person. Come grow with us and be a part of a vibrant community that honors quality, diversity, and innovation. Along with providing you with the information and abilities you need for a successful future, your journey with Beyon Education will also create lifelong memories and amazing experiences. Select Beyon Education to start an amazing academic journey in the center of Europe.

[bpod-bpod]

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Cell Block

Cells are often on the move, but how they navigate obstacles is a little mysterious. Here researchers create a sort of assault course for young pre-osteoblasts – cells destined to develop into bone. A microscope zooms down from above capturing the scene after eight days of challenging growth around a hemispherical bump (cells seem to prefer valleys to mountains). But these cells, highlighted in red with DNA in blue, are adapting. They align their stress fibres – stretchy bundles of actin used to change their shape and direction. Researchers believe cells align some of their stress fibres in the direction of movement while others brace across the cell to limit bending. Cells working together means the tissue can reach out between these obstacles, like climbers strung together navigating a mountain pass (although a million times smaller). Such insights may suggest ways to support migrating cells during development, or tissues remodelling after injury.

Written by John Ankers

Video from work by Sebastien J. P. Callens and colleagues

Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Delft, The Netherlands

Video originally published with a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Published in Nature Communications, March 2023

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[girlactionfigure]

Righteous Dutchman

Protected his workers.

Frits Philips was a Dutch businessman who saved thousands of Jewish employees during the Nazi occupation of Holland.

Frits was born to a prosperous family in the Netherlands in 1905. His father and uncle owned the Philips electronics company, founded as one of the earliest successful lightbulb manufacturers in 1891and over the next few decades branching out into other products, such as vacuum tubes and radio technology. 

A friendly, intelligent boy with a deep Christian faith, Frits attended Delft University of Technology, where he received a degree in mechanical engineering in 1929. That same year, he married Sylvia van Lennep, with whom he would have seven children.

Frits and Sylvia were introduced to the Oxford Group, a Christian organization founded by Frank Buchman, an American Lutheran minister. Buchman believed that all human problems stem from fear and selfishness, and the only way to overcome these destructive influences is to “surrender one’s life to God’s plan.” Buchman’s teachings were a strong influence on Alcoholics Anonymous and the twelve-step method for achieving freedom from addiction. 

In 1935, Frits was appointed to the board of Philips and began serving as vice-director. Meanwhile, in nearby Germany the Nazi party rose to power. Hitler invaded Poland in 1939, and by early 1940 it became apparent that he would soon invade the Netherlands. At this point, most of the Philips family left the Netherlands and moved to the United States. Frits was unwilling to abandon the Philips company and workers, and he alone stayed behind to “mind the store,” successfully leading the company through the turbulent war years. 

As the boss of Philips, Frits was both liked and respected by his thousands of employees. He truly cared for them and made sure they were well paid and enjoyed good working conditions. As the Nazi occupiers began arresting, deporting, and murdering Jews, Frits immediately pledged to do whatever necessary to support his many Jewish employees. 

He separated the Jews from the rest of the workers, making sure they worked in a protected location. He gave them food rations, which became known as “Philips-prak” named after a popular Dutch meal of soup, mashed potatoes, carrots and meat. The Philips company was forced by the Nazi occupiers to contribute to the war effort, and Frits used this to protect the Jewish workers. He convinced the Germans that the Jewish workers at Philips were absolutely indispensable, and that factory productivity would plummet without them at the company. For this reason, 382 Jews were saved from deportation and continued working for Frits until the occupation ended.

In 1943, Philips factory employees went on strike to protest the Nazi occupation, and as their boss, Frits bore the brunt of the punishment: he was incarcerated in Camp Vught, the only SS concentration camp outside of Germany. After spending three months in brutal conditions at Vught, Frits was released. Now that he and his workers were being watched, Frits worried that he wouldn’t be able to protect his Jewish employees from deportation. At this point, he opened a Philips lightbulb factory in Norrkoeping, Sweden, and began transferring the Jews there, knowing they’d be safe in Sweden, a neutral country. After the war ended, Frits kept the factory open to employ Jews who’d been liberated from the camps and had nowhere to go.

Frits’ heroic activities extended far beyond Holland. In their book “Blood from a Stone” (2003), Richard Hammer and Yaron Svoray described how the Philips company, under Frits’ leadership, helped Jews throughout Europe. “Philips… did not buy into the Nazi philosophy regarding Jews. The safety, and rescue, of Philips’ Jewish employees became a major concern as the Nazi tide rolled over Europe. At its Austrian subsidiary, all the Jewish workers were sheltered, declared essential to the war effort, and all survived under Philips’ protection. At its subsidiary in Lithuania, Philips’ executives provided visas to Curacao for Polish and Baltic Jews in its employ. This despite regulations promulgated by the Nazi regime in Holland forbidding Dutch-based companies from aiding Jews in any manner, Philips managed to rescue nearly five thousand.”

As CEO of one of the Netherlands’ most successful companies, Frits received many awards and honors, including “Dutch entrepreneur of the century,” and “Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion.” However the most meaningful award this heroic businessman received was “Righteous Among the Nations” by Israeli Holocaust Museum Yad Vashem in 1996.

Frits Philips died in 2005, a few years after his beloved wife Sylvia. He was survived by his seven children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

For using his position and resources to save thousands of Jews from Nazi death camps, we honor Frits Philips as this week’s Thursday Hero.

Accidental Talmudist

[this-week-in-rust]

This Week in Rust 533

Hello and welcome to another issue of This Week in Rust! Rust is a programming language empowering everyone to build reliable and efficient software. This is a weekly summary of its progress and community. Want something mentioned? Tag us at @ThisWeekInRust on Twitter or @ThisWeekinRust on mastodon.social, or send us a pull request. Want to get involved? We love contributions.

This Week in Rust is openly developed on GitHub and archives can be viewed at this-week-in-rust.org. If you find any errors in this week's issue, please submit a PR.

Updates from Rust Community

Official

crates.io: API status code changes

Foundation

Google Contributes $1M to Rust Foundation to Support C++/Rust "Interop Initiative"

Project/Tooling Updates

Announcing the Tauri v2 Beta Release

Polars — Why we have rewritten the string data type

rust-analyzer changelog #219

Ratatui 0.26.0 - a Rust library for cooking up terminal user interfaces

Observations/Thoughts

Will it block?

Embedded Rust in Production ..?

Let futures be futures

Compiling Rust is testing

Rust web frameworks have subpar error reporting

[video] Proving Performance - FOSDEM 2024 - Rust Dev Room

[video] Stefan Baumgartner - Trials, Traits, and Tribulations

[video] Rainer Stropek - Memory Management in Rust

[video] Shachar Langbeheim - Async & FFI - not exactly a love story

[video] Massimiliano Mantione - Object Oriented Programming, and Rust

[audio] Unlocking Rust's power through mentorship and knowledge spreading, with Tim McNamara

[audio] Asciinema with Marcin Kulik

Non-Affine Types, ManuallyDrop and Invariant Lifetimes in Rust - Part One

Nine Rules for Accessing Cloud Files from Your Rust Code: Practical lessons from upgrading Bed-Reader, a bioinformatics library

Rust Walkthroughs

AsyncWrite and a Tale of Four Implementations

Garbage Collection Without Unsafe Code

Fragment specifiers in Rust Macros

Writing a REST API in Rust

[video] Traits and operators

Write a simple netcat client and server in Rust

Miscellaneous

RustFest 2024 Announcement

Preprocessing trillions of tokens with Rust (case study)

All EuroRust 2023 talks ordered by the view count

Crate of the Week

This week's crate is embedded-cli-rs, a library that makes it easy to create CLIs on embedded devices.

Thanks to Sviatoslav Kokurin for the self-suggestion!

Please submit your suggestions and votes for next week!

Call for Participation; projects and speakers

CFP - Projects

Always wanted to contribute to open-source projects but did not know where to start? Every week we highlight some tasks from the Rust community for you to pick and get started!

Some of these tasks may also have mentors available, visit the task page for more information.

Fluvio - Build a new python wrapping for the fluvio client crate

Fluvio - MQTT Connector: Prefix auto generated Client ID to prevent connection drops

Ockam - Implement events in SqlxDatabase

Ockam - Output for both ockam project ticket and ockam project enroll is improved, with support for --output json

Ockam - Output for ockam project ticket is improved and information is not opaque 

Hyperswitch - [FEATURE]: Setup code coverage for local tests & CI

Hyperswitch - [FEATURE]: Have get_required_value to use ValidationError in OptionExt

If you are a Rust project owner and are looking for contributors, please submit tasks here.

CFP - Speakers

Are you a new or experienced speaker looking for a place to share something cool? This section highlights events that are being planned and are accepting submissions to join their event as a speaker.

RustNL 2024 CFP closes 2024-02-19 | Delft, The Netherlands | Event date: 2024-05-07 & 2024-05-08

NDC Techtown CFP closes 2024-04-14 | Kongsberg, Norway | Event date: 2024-09-09 to 2024-09-12

If you are an event organizer hoping to expand the reach of your event, please submit a link to the submission website through a PR to TWiR.

Updates from the Rust Project

309 pull requests were merged in the last week

add avx512fp16 to x86 target features

riscv only supports split_debuginfo=off for now

target: default to the medium code model on LoongArch targets

#![feature(inline_const_pat)] is no longer incomplete

actually abort in -Zpanic-abort-tests

add missing potential_query_instability for keys and values in hashmap

avoid ICE when is_val_statically_known is not of a supported type

be more careful about interpreting a label/lifetime as a mistyped char literal

check RUST_BOOTSTRAP_CONFIG in profile_user_dist test

correctly check never_type feature gating

coverage: improve handling of function/closure spans

coverage: use normal edition: headers in coverage tests

deduplicate more sized errors on call exprs

pattern_analysis: Gracefully abort on type incompatibility

pattern_analysis: cleanup manual impls

pattern_analysis: cleanup the contexts

fix BufReader unsoundness by adding a check in default_read_buf

fix ICE on field access on a tainted type after const-eval failure

hir: refactor getters for owner nodes

hir: remove the generic type parameter from MaybeOwned

improve the diagnostics for unused generic parameters

introduce support for async bound modifier on Fn* traits

make matching on NaN a hard error, and remove the rest of illegal_floating_point_literal_pattern

make the coroutine def id of an async closure the child of the closure def id

miscellaneous diagnostics cleanups

move UI issue tests to subdirectories

move predicate, region, and const stuff into their own modules in middle

never patterns: It is correct to lower ! to _

normalize region obligation in lexical region resolution with next-gen solver

only suggest removal of as_* and to_ conversion methods on E0308

provide more context on derived obligation error primary label

suggest changing type to const parameters if we encounter a type in the trait bound position

suppress unhelpful diagnostics for unresolved top level attributes

miri: normalize struct tail in ABI compat check

miri: moving out sched_getaffinity interception from linux'shim, FreeBSD su…

miri: switch over to rustc's tracing crate instead of using our own log crate

revert unsound libcore changes

fix some Arc allocator leaks

use <T, U> for array/slice equality impls

improve io::Read::read_buf_exact error case

reject infinitely-sized reads from io::Repeat

thread_local::register_dtor fix proposal for FreeBSD

add LocalWaker and ContextBuilder types to core, and LocalWake trait to alloc

codegen_gcc: improve iterator for files suppression

cargo: Don't panic on empty spans

cargo: Improve map/sequence error message

cargo: apply -Zpanic-abort-tests to doctests too

cargo: don't print rustdoc command lines on failure by default

cargo: stabilize lockfile v4

cargo: fix markdown line break in cargo-add

cargo: use spec id instead of name to match package

rustdoc: fix footnote handling

rustdoc: correctly handle attribute merge if this is a glob reexport

rustdoc: prevent JS injection from localStorage

rustdoc: trait.impl, type.impl: sort impls to make it not depend on serialization order

clippy: redundant_locals: take by-value closure captures into account

clippy: new lint: manual_c_str_literals

clippy: add lint_groups_priority lint

clippy: add new lint: ref_as_ptr

clippy: add configuration for wildcard_imports to ignore certain imports

clippy: avoid deleting labeled blocks

clippy: fixed FP in unused_io_amount for Ok(lit), unrachable! and unwrap de…

rust-analyzer: "Normalize import" assist and utilities for normalizing use trees

rust-analyzer: enable excluding refs search results in test

rust-analyzer: support for GOTO def from inside files included with include! macro

rust-analyzer: emit parser error for missing argument list

rust-analyzer: swap Subtree::token_trees from Vec to boxed slice

Rust Compiler Performance Triage

Rust's CI was down most of the week, leading to a much smaller collection of commits than usual. Results are mostly neutral for the week.

Triage done by @simulacrum. Revision range: 5c9c3c78..0984bec

0 Regressions, 2 Improvements, 1 Mixed; 1 of them in rollups 17 artifact comparisons made in total

Full report here

Approved RFCs

Changes to Rust follow the Rust RFC (request for comments) process. These are the RFCs that were approved for implementation this week:

No RFCs were approved this week.

Final Comment Period

Every week, the team announces the 'final comment period' for RFCs and key PRs which are reaching a decision. Express your opinions now.

RFCs

No RFCs entered Final Comment Period this week.

Tracking Issues & PRs

[disposition: merge] Consider principal trait ref's auto-trait super-traits in dyn upcasting

[disposition: merge] remove sub_relations from the InferCtxt

[disposition: merge] Optimize away poison guards when std is built with panic=abort

[disposition: merge] Check normalized call signature for WF in mir typeck

Language Reference

No Language Reference RFCs entered Final Comment Period this week.

Unsafe Code Guidelines

No Unsafe Code Guideline RFCs entered Final Comment Period this week.

New and Updated RFCs

Nested function scoped type parameters

Call for Testing

An important step for RFC implementation is for people to experiment with the implementation and give feedback, especially before stabilization. The following RFCs would benefit from user testing before moving forward:

No RFCs issued a call for testing this week.

If you are a feature implementer and would like your RFC to appear on the above list, add the new call-for-testing label to your RFC along with a comment providing testing instructions and/or guidance on which aspect(s) of the feature need testing.

Upcoming Events

Rusty Events between 2024-02-07 - 2024-03-06 🦀

Virtual

2024-02-07 | Virtual (Indianapolis, IN, US) | Indy Rust

Indy.rs - Ezra Singh - How Rust Saved My Eyes

2024-02-08 | Virtual (Charlottesville, NC, US) | Charlottesville Rust Meetup

Crafting Interpreters in Rust Collaboratively

2024-02-08 | Virtual (Nürnberg, DE) | Rust Nüremberg

Rust Nürnberg online

2024-02-10 | Virtual (Krakow, PL) | Stacja IT Kraków

Rust – budowanie narzędzi działających w linii komend

2024-02-10 | Virtual (Wrocław, PL) | Stacja IT Wrocław

Rust – budowanie narzędzi działających w linii komend

2024-02-13 | Virtual (Dallas, TX, US) | Dallas Rust

Second Tuesday

2024-02-15 | Virtual (Berlin, DE) | OpenTechSchool Berlin + Rust Berlin

Rust Hack n Learn | Mirror: Rust Hack n Learn

2024-02-15 | Virtual + In person (Praha, CZ) | Rust Czech Republic

Introduction and Rust in production

2024-02-19 | Virtual (Melbourne, VIC, AU) | Rust Melbourne

February 2024 Rust Melbourne Meetup

2024-02-20 | Virtual | Rust for Lunch

Lunch

2024-02-21 | Virtual (Cardiff, UK) | Rust and C++ Cardiff

Rust for Rustaceans Book Club: Chapter 2 - Types

2024-02-21 | Virtual (Vancouver, BC, CA) | Vancouver Rust

Rust Study/Hack/Hang-out

2024-02-22 | Virtual (Charlottesville, NC, US) | Charlottesville Rust Meetup

Crafting Interpreters in Rust Collaboratively

Asia

2024-02-10 | Hyderabad, IN | Rust Language Hyderabad

Rust Language Develope BootCamp

Europe

2024-02-07 | Cologne, DE | Rust Cologne

Embedded Abstractions | Event page

2024-02-07 | London, UK | Rust London User Group

Rust for the Web — Mainmatter x Shuttle Takeover

2024-02-08 | Bern, CH | Rust Bern

Rust Bern Meetup #1 2024 🦀

2024-02-08 | Oslo, NO | Rust Oslo

Rust-based banter

2024-02-13 | Trondheim, NO | Rust Trondheim

Building Games with Rust: Dive into the Bevy Framework

2024-02-15 | Praha, CZ - Virtual + In-person | Rust Czech Republic

Introduction and Rust in production

2024-02-21 | Lyon, FR | Rust Lyon

Rust Lyon Meetup #8

2024-02-22 | Aarhus, DK | Rust Aarhus

Rust and Talk at Partisia

North America

2024-02-07 | Brookline, MA, US | Boston Rust Meetup

Coolidge Corner Brookline Rust Lunch, Feb 7

2024-02-08 | Lehi, UT, US | Utah Rust

BEAST: Recreating a classic DOS terminal game in Rust

2024-02-12 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Minneapolis Rust Meetup

Minneapolis Rust: Open Source Contrib Hackathon & Happy Hour

2024-02-13 | New York, NY, US | Rust NYC

Rust NYC Monthly Mixer

2024-02-13 | Seattle, WA, US | Cap Hill Rust Coding/Hacking/Learning

Rusty Coding/Hacking/Learning Night

2024-02-15 | Boston, MA, US | Boston Rust Meetup

Back Bay Rust Lunch, Feb 15

2024-02-15 | Seattle, WA, US | Seattle Rust User Group

Seattle Rust User Group Meetup

2024-02-20 | San Francisco, CA, US | San Francisco Rust Study Group

Rust Hacking in Person

2024-02-22 | Mountain View, CA, US | Mountain View Rust Meetup

Rust Meetup at Hacker Dojo

2024-02-28 | Austin, TX, US | Rust ATX

Rust Lunch - Fareground

Oceania

2024-02-19 | Melbourne, VIC, AU + Virtual | Rust Melbourne

February 2024 Rust Melbourne Meetup

2024-02-27 | Canberra, ACT, AU | Canberra Rust User Group

February Meetup

2024-02-27 | Sydney, NSW, AU | Rust Sydney

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My take on this is that you cannot use async Rust correctly and fluently without understanding Arc, Mutex, the mutability of variables/references, and how async and await syntax compiles in the end. Rust forces you to understand how and why things are the way they are. It gives you minimal abstraction to do things that could’ve been tedious to do yourself.

I got a chance to work on two projects that drastically forced me to understand how async/await works. The first one is to transform a library that is completely sync and only requires a sync trait to talk to the outside service. This all sounds fine, right? Well, this becomes a problem when we try to port it into browsers. The browser is single-threaded and cannot block the JavaScript runtime at all! It is arguably the most weird environment for Rust users. It is simply impossible to rewrite the whole library, as it has already been shipped to production on other platforms.

What we did instead was rewrite the network part using async syntax, but using our own generator. The idea is simple: the generator produces a future when called, and the produced future can be awaited. But! The produced future contains an arc pointer to the generator. That means we can feed the generator the value we are waiting for, then the caller who holds the reference to the generator can feed the result back to the function and resume it. For the browser, we use the native browser API to derive the network communications; for other platforms, we just use regular blocking network calls. The external interface remains unchanged for other platforms.

Honestly, I don’t think any other language out there could possibly do this. Maybe C or C++, but which will never have the same development speed and developer experience.

I believe people have already mentioned it, but the current asynchronous model of Rust is the most reasonable choice. It does create pain for developers, but on the other hand, there is no better asynchronous model for Embedded or WebAssembly.

– /u/Top_Outlandishness78 on /r/rust

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[voidcommascreamintothe]

The morally grey villain and Moral Compass characters

I love A Court of Thorns and Roses. I have reread them a few times, and the fourth book in the series, A Court of Silver Flames, delft some ✨emotional damage✨. Critical hits, that lowered my health bar into the red. It showed me now to heal some wounds, and pointed ad others that i wasn’t even aware were there to begin with. Its the best in the series and Nessian reigns supreme argue with the wall.

Any way.. morally grey. Do people know what that means? I feel like a great portion of the fandom misses a crucial part of the story : Rhysand is not the hero. He is not portrayed as the hero, nor should he be considered to be one. The story it self, I feel like, does not have a hero. Not in the way that StarWars of LotR has. And by that i mean that it does not have a character that is considered to be the moral compass. It doesnt have a Luke Skywalker, boy plucked from common life by a twist of fate and thrust into a fight against the space na//i regime; or Frodo Bagins, tasked to carry evil itself to the point if its birth, and destroy it. These stories, and many others like them that follow the “Chosen One” archetype, orientate the story in such a way, that the audience always know who the Bad Guys are and who the Good Guys are, by simply making the protagonist the moral compass. What Luke thinks is wrong, we think is wrong. Luke fignt for the resistance because he thinks its the right thing to do, and so we, the audience agree with him and go along on the journey. Frodo thinks that Saruman and Sauron should be stoped, so we root for him and cheer when the battle is finished.

This is not a bad thing. Telling these stories is not a bad thing, i am not saying that. What i am saying is that this is a cheeky little narrative shorthand to get the audiences to clearly distinguish Bad Guys from Good Guys. Its fine and its common. So common in fact, that when the story does not have a (clear) Moral Compass character, some folks have a tendency to lump these characters into one of the two categories.

Now this is when ACOTAR comes in (apologies for the long intro). ACOTAR does have a protagonist, three of them in fact, meaning the Archeron sisters, but it doesn’t neseceraly have them as the Moral Compass characters. Feyre is the protagonist, and Amarantha is the antagonist. Tamlin is the love interest, and Rhysand is the mini boss Feyre needs to defeat to get to Amarantha. But the majority of the characters introduced, sans Amarantha and a few others, are not just pure goodness. They do shitty things, make bad choises, and fight tooth and nail to get what they want.

Rhysand is a MORALY GREY character. He is supposed to scheme and manipulate to ultimately achieve his goal. The goal in this case is freedom from Amarantha and to get Feyre. Its told to us, every step of the way, that he is doing things that might be wrong but serve his ultimate purpose (which in his mind is good and right). He gets Feyre drunk off faerie wine UTM and doesn’t touch her sexually, in order to make her not remember most of the depravities that go on during the parties. Yes he tried to protect her, but getting her drunk and lowering her inhibitions in still wrong. He didn’t do anything sexual, but it was violating nonetheless.

Furthermore, he constantly puts political alliances before familly. We see this with Nesta when he arranges her meeting with Tamlin and Eris. Nesta was kidnaped, if not by Eris himself then by those in his command, and was held captive at Tamlin’s home. Putting her in a situation where she has to see those men is re-victimizing her. He goes through with it anyway. His need for political alliances outweighs the necessity to keep his sister-in-law safe. He makes Nesta dance, and seduce Eris to secure his loyalty, or at least some form of military support. Rhysand is even willing to marry Nesta off to Eris, a man he knows to be abusive and stem from an abusive home, all so he can achieve his goals. Rhysand is not evil, but he isnt the cinammon roll Mr Feminism this fandom makes him out to be sometimes.

Layered characters with complex morals means a High Lord who loves his wife, and i believe he truly does love her; but it also means that he steamrolls over her autonomy in the name of keeping her safe. His idea and subsequent execution of said love is skewed. Keeping secrets to keep someone happy is not love. Telling them the truth and trusting them to make the right choice, and trusting them to choose to love you still, is love.

But i don’t really expect this from Rhysand. I never did. This whole idea of him being a bit of a prick was in the back of my mind, and was only confirmed in ACoSF. Nesta seeing through faerie glamor spells allowed her to see through Rhysands surface charm and charisma. It allowed her to see his core beliefs, in a way that his “family” never can. So, to mitigate this, and to try to cover up a problem he created, referring to Feyre’s pregnancy, he threatens to kill her.

What was up with that anyway? Why was that kind of glanced over? I am forever angry about Cassian just kind of letting that slide, but i have so much to say about Cassian as a whole i might be writting an other post entirely about that, should the inspiration arise.

But i digress. I leave you with this:

I like Rhys in the same way I like Darth Vader or Loki. He is an interesting antagonist with complex, and maybe a little convoluted plans, that i can safely engage with in the world of fiction. A world that is safe, because i have the ultimate power- any and all events end when i say they do. I can disengage precisely when i want to, and can choose wether to continue or not. This is the point of fiction: to explore characters and events, even morally or ethically wrong ones, whilst having the ultimate safe word.

I am not a Rhys apologist, but i do think that some readers weren’t clear on the fact that he is an asshole, an arrogant preening asshole that values politicking and courtly connections above familial ties. As long as we are all on the same page about that, i shan’t be cross with you.

Bonsoir.

[beyon005]

Why the Netherlands is the Best Study Destination for Indian Students in 2024

When considering a study destination abroad, Indian students are increasingly looking toward the Netherlands. With a reputation for academic excellence, a welcoming international atmosphere, and affordable living costs, the Netherlands has become a top choice for higher education. Here’s why:

1. High-Quality Education System

The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s most reputable universities, including Delft University of Technology, Utrecht University, and Erasmus University Rotterdam. These institutions are ranked highly for their research facilities, academic programs, and student support services. Most importantly, a wide array of courses is offered in English, making it accessible for Indian students.

2. Affordable Tuition and Scholarships

Compared to other European nations, the Netherlands offers affordable tuition fees for international students. The average tuition for EU and non-EU students is lower, and numerous scholarships, such as the Holland Scholarship and Orange Tulip Scholarship, are available to help Indian students manage their financial burdens.

3. Post-Study Work Visa

A major advantage for Indian students is the post-study “Orientation Year” visa that allows graduates to live in the Netherlands for a year while seeking employment. With the country’s strong economy and high demand for skilled workers, finding a job post-graduation is feasible, particularly in sectors like engineering, IT, business, and healthcare.

4. Multicultural Environment

The Dutch are known for being open-minded and welcoming to internationals. Most Dutch people speak fluent English, making it easier for Indian students to adjust to their new environment. The country’s multicultural environment, paired with its cosmopolitan cities, ensures a rich and diverse study experience.

5. Quality of Life

The Netherlands is known for its high quality of life, with a strong healthcare system, excellent public transport, and a rich cultural scene. Whether you’re cycling through Amsterdam’s historic streets or visiting the tulip fields in the countryside, life in the Netherlands is both exciting and comfortable.

6. Strong Indian Community

The Netherlands is home to a growing Indian community, offering a sense of familiarity for Indian students. Indian cultural events, restaurants, and communities are thriving, making the transition to life in the Netherlands smoother.

Studying in the Netherlands can be a life-changing experience that sets you up for success in your academic and professional future. To learn more about universities, scholarships, and living in the Netherlands, visit Beyon Education for personalized guidance.

[wolfliving]

ThingsCon

Join us for a Salon on Participatory Design for ML and the latest on our December conference TH/NGS 2024--Generative Things 

Dear ThingsCon fam!

As you are on the list for ThingsCon, we would like to update you on two Salons and the latest on the December conference.

5 September Salon in Amsterdam on Participatory Design for AI

24 October Salon in Eindhoven on Generative Things (more details follow)

12 & 13 December TH/NGS 2024 in Amsterdam

We have opened the early bird registration for the December conference, and RSVP for the September Salon!

We also invite you to use this form to send your suggestions and proposals for workshops and sessions at the December conference.

Of course, we also invite you to contact us if you want to partner with and support the event's organization. Please let Iskander know!

We are looking forward to the second half of 2024 and organizing these events. Of course, we will keep you posted via this the newsletter and website.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Team ThingsCon, Andrea, Iskander, Lorna, Pieter

Salon

“Don Quichot in the Smart City”

On 5 September, we will organize the second Salon in collaboration with the research program Human Values for Smarter Cities. This year, the Salon will be held in Amsterdam, one of the project's three partner cities. 

In this ThingsCon Salon, we will explore the changing roles of designers in contemporary developments involving human values and smart city technologies. We will focus on how participatory design is related to citizen-driven processes.

We are guests at AMS-institute, another partner in the research program. We will have a workshop on contestability loops by Kars Alfrink (16:00-18:00), and in the evening a program with three insightful talks by Evelien Zengerink (City of Amsterdam), Vera van der Burg (TU Delft), and Geke van Dijk (STBY). 

Check all the details here, and links to RSVP!

TH/NGS 2024

We celebrate 10 years of ThingsCon this year! We return to the Volkshotel in Amsterdam. Our theme for this year is “Generative Things”.  As our default digital life extends with generative AI, we are driven this year by our curiosity about what new generative things will look like that emerge from the transformation of AI-twin to tangible experiences, and how they will behave and play a role in our lives. We invite our speakers and workshop hosts to share their visions on this emerging reality, formulate critical questions, or sketch out possible futures.

Next to our proven mix of talks and sessions and showcasing the latest work by students and practitioners at our exhibition, we are also doing something special: we are curating a special exhibition of the near future “generative things,” designed and made as tangible "provotypes". Check out last year’s aftermovie!

We have already some of our favorite thinkers on these topics confirmed as keynote speakers. Matt Webb, Simone Rebaudengo, and Iohanna Nicenboim will be part of our program. We will announce more in our next newsletter. We are open to ideas for sessions in our workshop slots or short product presentations; use our form.

More program details in the next email. We opened registration for early deciders. Early birds are open until the end of September. Buying your ticket early helps us plan the conference, and you save up to 30% on the ticket price. For those who register in August, we will even have a special “souvenir”.

Salon “Don Quichot in the Smart City” 

Early bird TH/NGS 2024

12 & 13 December we celebrate 10 years of ThingsCon back in Amsterdam!

Our theme this year is Generative Things, and we plan for an even more special edition.

We opened our early bird registration and have a call for proposals!Read more!

You received this email because you subscribed to our list. You can unsubscribe at any time.  Silodam 366, Amsterdam, NH, 1013AW, Netherlands

[education3244]

Plaxis Software:

Plaxis Software is a finite element tool for geotechnical engineering and geology that analyses soil and rock deformation, stability, and groundwater movement. The initial version of Plaxis software was released in 1980 and was created by a team of researchers at Delft University Technology in the Netherlands.

This software aims to tackle problems including deformation analysis, stability analysis, groundwater flow, and soil-structure interaction.

Types of Plaxis Software

There are two types of Plaxis software. Plaxis 2D and Plaxis 3D are useful tools for analyzing various geotechnical engineering challenges.

Plaxis 2D Software:

Plaxsi 2D is a finite element software. It is specifically intended for 2D movement and stability in geotechnical engineering. It is used to represent soil and rock behavior under different loading situations, as well as soil-structure interactions in a planar strain or axisymmetric environment.

Plaxis 3D Software:

Plxis 3D is finite helmet software that is used to analyze 3D data in geotechnical engineering. It manages complex 3D (three-dimensional) problems while also providing superior 2D capabilities that provide deep images with greater details in geotechnical challenges.

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Difference Between Plaxis 2D and Plaxis 3D Software:

Here are the main differences between Plaxis 2D and Plaxis 3D

Dimensionality:

Plaxis 2D is specifically developed for two-dimensional analysis. It addresses geotechnical and loading challenges, such as plane strain or axisymmetric problems.

Plaxis 3D: In Plaxis 3D, the feature in 2D expands into 3D. It addresses the extremely complex subject of geotechnical and loading issues in 3D analysis.

Applications:

Plaxis 2D is used in foundation design to analyze deep foundations, footings, and piles under different loading conditions, slope stability to analyze the stability of slopes, embankments, and retaining walls, tunnel to analyze the behavior of tunnels, shafts, and deep excavations, and ground improvement for soil stabilization and reinforcement.

Plaxis 3D: It demands a precise 3D description of the physical interaction between soil and structures and inspects deep tunnels and under constructions with complicated geometry.

Meshing:

Plaxis 2D: Offers a 2D finite element mesh ideal for axisymmetric geometries and flat strains. It supports Triangle and rectangle element types in 2D.

Plaxis 3D: Provide a 3D finite element mesh that accurately depicts complicated geometries and soil structure. It provides hexahedral and hexagonal 3D element types.

User Interface:

Plaxis 2D: It includes a straightforward interface for configuring the model, adding boundary conditions, and visualizing the results that are specific to 2D problems.

Plaxis 3D has the same user interface, but it includes additional tools for managing complicated geometries and volumetric data that are specifically developed for 3D modeling and analysis.

Conclusion:

Plaxis is a powerful and versatile geotechnical analysis tool that may be used to tackle a wide range of geotechnical engineering problems, including slope stability, base design, and more. Users can efficiently utilize Plaxis to achieve highly precise and reliable results in geotechnical engineering assignments by following the detailed steps and best practices outlined in this manual. PIGSO LEARNING strives to provide a complete training program for engineering students, research scholars, and professionals.

[internationastudies]

🌍✨ Study in the Netherlands: Your Opportunity Awaits! ✨🌍

Hey, International student fam! 📚✈️

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable academic adventure? The Netherlands is calling, and this could be YOUR chance to study in one of the most vibrant and innovative countries in the world! 🇳🇱🌷

Why Study in the Netherlands?

World-Class Education: Dutch universities are renowned for their high-quality education and cutting-edge research. Institutions like the University of Amsterdam, Leiden University, and Delft University of Technology rank among the best in the world! 🏫📖

International Environment: With a large number of programs taught in English and a diverse international student community, you'll feel right at home. 🌐👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

Innovative Learning: The Dutch education system encourages creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on experience. It's not just about memorizing facts—it's about making a real impact! 💡🛠️

Explore Europe: Located in the heart of Europe, the Netherlands is the perfect base for exploring other countries. Weekend trips to Paris, Berlin, or Brussels? Yes, please! 🚄🗺️

Cultural Richness: From picturesque canals and historic windmills to world-famous museums and vibrant cities, the Netherlands offers a rich cultural experience. 🖼️🏞️

Scholarship Opportunities!

Worried about finances? Don't be! There are numerous scholarships available for international students, such as:

Holland Scholarship

Erasmus+ Program

Orange Tulip Scholarship

University-specific scholarships

How to Apply?

Research Programs: Find the perfect program that aligns with your academic interests and career goals.

Check Admission Requirements: Ensure you meet all the entry criteria and prepare your documents.

Apply Online: Most applications are done online directly through the university's website.

Seek Scholarships: Apply for scholarships and grants to support your studies.

Get Ready for an Adventure of a Lifetime!

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to study in the Netherlands. Immerse yourself in a new culture, make lifelong friends, and gain an education that will open doors to your future. 🌟🌍

Ready to take the leap? Start your journey today and make the Netherlands your new academic home! 🌷📚

Feel free to ask any questions or share your experiences in the comments below! 👇 Let's get this conversation started!

✨ Dream big. Study in the Netherlands. ✨

[shivam95]

Masters in Engineering Management in Europe: Your Gateway to a Promising Career

In an ever-evolving global market, the demand for professionals who can seamlessly blend engineering expertise with management skills is rising. A Masters in Engineering Management in Europe stands out as a beacon for engineers aspiring to ascend to managerial positions. Europe, with its rich educational heritage, cutting-edge technology, and diverse cultural landscape, presents itself as an excellent destination for pursuing this esteemed degree.

Why Europe for a Master’s in Engineering Management?

Europe, with its rich history, diverse culture, and world-renowned educational institutions, has become a preferred destination for international students seeking advanced degrees. Pursuing a Masters in Engineering Management in Europe offers several distinct advantages:

1. World-Class Education

European universities are globally recognized for their high academic standards and research excellence. Institutions like ETH Zurich, TU Delft, and Polytechnic di Milano are some of the top choices for engineering disciplines.

2. Industry Connections

Europe is home to many multinational companies and thriving industries, providing students with ample opportunities for internships, networking, and employment. Cities like Berlin, Munich, and Zurich are tech and innovation hubs.

3. Cultural Diversity

Studying in Europe exposes students to diverse cultures and languages, fostering a global mindset and enhancing personal growth. This multicultural environment is beneficial for future leaders in engineering management.

4. Innovation and Research

Europe has a strong focus on innovation and research, supported by significant funding and collaborative projects across countries. This provides MEM students with access to cutting-edge technologies and research opportunities.

5. Quality of Life

Europe offers a high quality of life with excellent healthcare, public transport, and social services. Students can enjoy a balanced lifestyle with access to cultural activities, travel, and outdoor adventures.

Eligibility Criteria for Masters in Engineering Management in Europe

Academic Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or a related field from a recognized institution.

A strong academic record, typically with a minimum GPA requirement (varies by university).

Language Proficiency

Proficiency in English is essential, usually demonstrated through TOEFL or IELTS scores. Some programs may also require proficiency in the local language.

Work Experience

Some universities prefer or require relevant work experience in engineering or management, ranging from 1 to 3 years.

Standardized Tests

GMAT or GRE scores may be required, depending on the university and program.

Admission Process

1. Research and Shortlisting

Research various universities and programs that offer Masters in Engineering Management in Europe. Consider factors such as program curriculum, faculty, industry connections, location, and tuition fees.

2. Prepare Application Documents

Academic transcripts

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Letters of Recommendation (LOR)

Resume or CV

Test scores (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS)

3. Application Submission

Apply through the university’s online portal. Ensure all documents are uploaded and application fees are paid.

4. Interviews

Some universities may conduct interviews as part of the selection process. Prepare to discuss your academic background, work experience, and motivation for pursuing MEM.

5. Admission Decision

Wait for the admission decision. If accepted, follow the instructions for enrollment and visa application.

Program Breakdown: Duration, Tuition Fees, and Structure

Duration

The duration of MEM programs in Europe typically ranges from 1 to 2 years, depending on the university and program structure.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary widely based on the country and university. On average, fees range from €10,000 to €30,000 per year for international students.

Program Structure

Core Courses: Engineering Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Financial Management

Electives: Choose from a range of electives to specialize in areas such as Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Technology Management, etc.

Thesis/Capstone Project: A significant research project or practical industry project in the final semester.

GMAT Requirements

The requirement for GMAT scores varies by university. While some top universities may need GMAT scores, others may accept GRE scores or have no standardized test need at all. It’s important to check the specific requirements of each program you’re interested in.

Post-Graduation Job Prospects and Salaries

Job Opportunities

Graduates of Masters in Engineering Management in Europe can pursue various roles, including:

Engineering Manager

Project Manager

Operations Manager

Product Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Consultant in Engineering or Technology firms

Average Salary

The average salary for MEM graduates in Europe varies based on the country, industry, and job role. On average, graduates can expect to earn between €50,000 and €90,000 per year. With experience, salaries can significantly increase.

Top Hiring Industries

Manufacturing

Technology and IT

Consulting

Energy and Utilities

Automotive

Aerospace

Salary Breakdown by Country

Germany: €60,000 - €90,000

Switzerland: €80,000 - €120,000

Netherlands: €50,000 - €80,000

France: €50,000 - €75,000

Conclusion

A Masters in Engineering Management in Europe is an excellent choice for those seeking to combine technical expertise with management skills. With its world-class education system, vibrant industry connections, and diverse cultural experience, Europe offers a unique and enriching environment for MEM students. By carefully researching programs, meeting eligibility criteria, and understanding the admission process, aspiring students can embark on a rewarding academic and professional journey in Europe.

[longlivebatart]

Van Vliet's Interor of the Oude Kerk, Delft

Wow. 15 episodes and eight months. This episode is the season finale. I hope you’ve had as much fun listening as I’ve had talking to you. I really appreciate you spending your time with me and taking this tour. 

Welcome to Long Live Bat Art, the podcast for art lovers who don’t see art as much as they want to. My name is Sydney and thank you for taking this slow tour through an art gallery with a casual art lover. Today, I’ll be talking about Interior of the Oude Kerk, Delft by Hendrick van Vliet. I hope you enjoy. 

Hendrick Corneliszoon van Vliet was born in either 1611 or 1612 in Delft. He studied under his uncle Willem van der Vliet, and was admitted to the Painter’s Guild in Delft in 1632. That painter’s guild, as I’m sure you’ve been able to guess by now, was known as the St. Luke’s Guild. Van Vliet was adept at perspectives in his interiors, mainly of churches, and later started portrait painting with Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt. 

Van Vliet married Cornelia van der Plaat in 1643. They had three children, two sons and a daughter. The sons’ names were Marinus and Cornelis, and they became painters. I couldn’t find the daughter’s name, but she apparently took care of her parents when they got older. 

Van Vliet died in 1675 in apparent poverty, and ended up being buried in the same church he painted that features in today’s episode, Oude Kerk or Old Church. Twenty-three of his works survive. 

On to the painting.

The painting is of the interior of a high-ceilinged building, most likely a church. The building is mostly white- columns, walls, and doorways. There is brown wood in the image, almost rosy in color. On the right of the image, in the foreground, is a wood object. It looks almost like a pew. The back, which is what the viewer can see, has what may be a place to kneel, but it isn’t cushioned like any of the churches I’ve ever been in. The top of the possible-pew is angled, stretching into the space of the painting and then dropping into the front of the pew. You can see what looks like a footrest for whoever would sit in the pew. In front of the pew are two columns, spaced a little farther apart than the length of the pew. 

The columns are white stone with no other color in the material. The base of the columns are octagonal in shape- the sides are white and angled around the bottom. The very base of the columns are black. Above the base is a rounded band with two slimmer, flatter bands above it, each bringing the column in and making it slimmer. Above those is a shorter octagonal part, with the same bands capping it. These bands are casting shadows on the angled stones below it. The column continues upward smoothly, and is topped by an elaborately-carved capital. The carving broadens the column until it’s the same width of the base once more. The top is angled the same way as the lower part, as well. The carving is graceful and almost leaf-like or floral, with curved lines. The carving is gently split in half horizontally, with the lower half the same width as the column and the top the same width as the base. The carving’s transition is smooth, then it takes a sharp angle to the bands that top it.

Above the bands, the stones continue into a tall arch. You can see on other columns that the arch is slightly pointed, but you can’t see the top of this arch or the one to the left of the painting. 

At the top of the wall, just before it curves to form the arch, is a wooden support beam. You can barely see the bottom, but you can see more of one on the support of the archway to the right. It extends up, probably to the ceiling or near to it, but it’s unclear because the painting cuts off before the end. Just before the very top of the painting, you can see the wood extends at an angle from the main part and the ceiling is wooden. You can’t actually tell that from the ceiling in the foreground are supporting, but in the midground there’s an opening that has the same columns and wooden supports. The ceiling is ribbed to provide further support.

Against the first column is a broom. Between the columns bracketing the pew are wooden boards and a pie of dirt that the cleaner had swept together. On the closest column, there’s a diamond design on the left side, angled so the viewer can see it. The outside is possibly a dark wood. The strip is wide and comes into the design. The inner part is deep red with gold details. It almost looks like it could be a representation of one of the Stations of the Cross, though I can’t tell which one it depicts if that’s even what it is. There’s a similar diamond design or sign on the column in the midground at an angle to the first one, and another one on the column behind that one.

The column to the right of the pew has a metal bracket on the shorter octagonal part above the base octagon. The bracket is swirled, almost like an ‘S’ if the letter had more swirls on either end before it ended. On the right of that column is a short wooden barrier with posts, almost like a wide ladder with unusually-close rungs. The barrier is around a column, but it takes a sharp turn deeper into the space of the painting and joins a wooden structure. 

The structure is large, wider than the columns. It’s attached to the column the barrier is also protecting. The wooden structure is split almost halfway up the column. The top part isn’t connected to the base. The top part starts with a wide-bottomed angled shape. I can see at least seven sides, but it’s connected to the column so there’s room for another side if it was free standing. Set into and on top of the brim of the top part is a dome supported by arches. The dome has a tower in the center, with thin supports. Above the supports is a smaller part of the structure, more thin supports, then a similar part. These parts look like, since I promised myself I would be honest with you, cartoon hamburgers. The bottom is flat, the middle has a slightly wider part where the burger would go, then the top is rounded. Above the smaller ‘hamburger’ are two ovals, the top one smaller than the one below it. The very top of the design is a disk topped by a small, thin protrusion. Think a toy top.

In the center of the room is another dark wood structure. This one is short, only about two people high. The base is solid, then there’s an empty space, then it continues to a flat top. It looks like a ticket booth for parking lots or carnivals. In front of that is a man. He’s in profile and his face isn’t discernible. He’s wearing a long tan coat, the color of a classic trench coat. You can barely see a strip of white above it where his shirt shows. He’s wearing a flat black hat, almost a beret. His pants are also black. Above the ticket booth is a brass chandelier, with two levels of arms for candles. The arms are curved- extending out from the center, coming down, then swooping up half the dropped distance into the resting area for the candle.

Further into the background and at the left of the painting, the room opens up into a brighter area. It’s similar to the closer room, with the same columns and a chandelier. There are two men talking, one swearing a brown coat and the other a black. Both are wearing hats that match their coats. Further into the room is another figure you can barely see. He’s walking towards a doorway.

In the midground on the right of the image is an open wooden gate. The gate doesn’t extend to the ceiling. There are two men past the gate, and a woman and child walking towards the foreground. The men are almost identically dressed with brown coats, white shirts, and dark hats. Makes me wonder if they’re debating who should go home and change. The woman is wearing a deep red skirt with a blue shirt. She has a white bonnet on her head. The child barely comes up to her hip and is wearing a brown coat. 

Beyond the gate is a similar structure as the one in the midground- the one topped with hamburgers, not the ticket booth. This one doesn’t have the spindle, however. 

The area above the columns look like walls. The walls form a right angle with the left side being further into the painting. The right side comes closer to the viewer and is then hidden by the columns in the midground. The wall continues between the columns into the background. Above the walls are what look like stone barriers as if there’s a second floor. But the barriers are below windows- there’s no space between them for a balcony. The floor is dark gray square tiles, probably of stone.

Now for my thoughts.

The details in the painting- the white striand of shirts, the hats, the color of the faces even though features can’t be made out. It’s all so recognizable for exactly what it is. Van Vliet executed his vision. I chose this piece, which was right next to a similar painting of the same church from a slightly different angle. The other one seemed a bit more…dull, for lack of a better word. Not in subject matter, but muted in colors. It was just as detailed, and just as realistic, but I liked van Vliet’s better. It’s brighter and it’s more interesting to me. I don’t know why I was drawn to this painting, like most of the ones I chose. 

I thought it was interesting that the people in this painting are off in the distance. The focus is on the space, and there isn’t even a ceremony or celebration or other event going on. It’s just the interior of a church. It’s beautiful, but when I was in the exhibit people walked by this painting or only stopped for a moment or two. There were other pieces in the exhibit, of course, but this one just…captured me. Maybe it’s because of the almost-emptiness of the space. It’s peaceful and light, and you can almost miss seeing the people entirely. It seems like a good place to pray or gather your thoughts. 

The paintings I tend to like have a certain presence to them. It doesn’t have to be large in size or fantastic in terms of subject matter or even how famous the artist is- I actually chose The Milkmaid before I realized it was a Vermeer, after all. The painting can be simple, but I think there has to be an emotion I connect with. I don’t always know what emotion it is, but I think I need to see myself reflected back for me to enjoy a piece. It could be an experience I’ve never had, or in a place I’ve never been to, but there’s a common humanity that I can see. Some human experience or emotion- talking, doing chores, or longing, loneliness, pleasure. Just something I can easily see and identify. It often takes some time for me to realize why I chose a particular painting for you all. Sometimes I still don’t know after thinking for some time, and as I said in episode thirteen, that’s alright. You can’t dissect enjoyment, otherwise you can overthink it to death. You’re allowed to just be. 

My final challenge for you this season is this: create. I don’t care if it’s a painting, or a poem, or a short story, or a clay bowl. Just create. Creation is both human and divine, but sharing that creation in uniquely human. Creating and sharing is something that we all do, something that no matter what we intend we show our hand of whoever we are. Everything is a statement, and everything you do shows another facet of yourself. And every facet of yours is beautiful. 

If there’s one thing I want you to take away from this whole season it’s that people have always been people. They had fun and laughed and mourned and prepared food and did chores and played music and slept and worked and made mistakes just like people do today. Like I said- there’s a common humanity threaded throughout time and space. I’ve never been to any country where these artists came from. But they saw the same things I do today, and they decided to memorialize it. And the fact that they did means that they’re still reaching across time, showing me what they saw and what they loved. And I don’t know about you, but I’ll gladly take that guiding hand. 

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Modular, scalable hardware architecture for a quantum computer

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Modular, scalable hardware architecture for a quantum computer

Quantum computers hold the promise of being able to quickly solve extremely complex problems that might take the world’s most powerful supercomputer decades to crack.

But achieving that performance involves building a system with millions of interconnected building blocks called qubits. Making and controlling so many qubits in a hardware architecture is an enormous challenge that scientists around the world are striving to meet.

Toward this goal, researchers at MIT and MITRE have demonstrated a scalable, modular hardware platform that integrates thousands of interconnected qubits onto a customized integrated circuit. This “quantum-system-on-chip” (QSoC) architecture enables the researchers to precisely tune and control a dense array of qubits. Multiple chips could be connected using optical networking to create a large-scale quantum communication network.

By tuning qubits across 11 frequency channels, this QSoC architecture allows for a new proposed protocol of “entanglement multiplexing” for large-scale quantum computing.

The team spent years perfecting an intricate process for manufacturing two-dimensional arrays of atom-sized qubit microchiplets and transferring thousands of them onto a carefully prepared complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip. This transfer can be performed in a single step.

“We will need a large number of qubits, and great control over them, to really leverage the power of a quantum system and make it useful. We are proposing a brand new architecture and a fabrication technology that can support the scalability requirements of a hardware system for a quantum computer,” says Linsen Li, an electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) graduate student and lead author of a paper on this architecture.

Li’s co-authors include Ruonan Han, an associate professor in EECS, leader of the Terahertz Integrated Electronics Group, and member of the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE); senior author Dirk Englund, professor of EECS, principal investigator of the Quantum Photonics and Artificial Intelligence Group and of RLE; as well as others at MIT, Cornell University, the Delft Institute of Technology, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, and the MITRE Corporation. The paper appears today in Nature.

Diamond microchiplets

While there are many types of qubits, the researchers chose to use diamond color centers because of their scalability advantages. They previously used such qubits to produce integrated quantum chips with photonic circuitry.

Qubits made from diamond color centers are “artificial atoms” that carry quantum information. Because diamond color centers are solid-state systems, the qubit manufacturing is compatible with modern semiconductor fabrication processes. They are also compact and have relatively long coherence times, which refers to the amount of time a qubit’s state remains stable, due to the clean environment provided by the diamond material.

In addition, diamond color centers have photonic interfaces which allows them to be remotely entangled, or connected, with other qubits that aren’t adjacent to them.

“The conventional assumption in the field is that the inhomogeneity of the diamond color center is a drawback compared to identical quantum memory like ions and neutral atoms. However, we turn this challenge into an advantage by embracing the diversity of the artificial atoms: Each atom has its own spectral frequency. This allows us to communicate with individual atoms by voltage tuning them into resonance with a laser, much like tuning the dial on a tiny radio,” says Englund.

This is especially difficult because the researchers must achieve this at a large scale to compensate for the qubit inhomogeneity in a large system.

To communicate across qubits, they need to have multiple such “quantum radios” dialed into the same channel. Achieving this condition becomes near-certain when scaling to thousands of qubits. To this end, the researchers surmounted that challenge by integrating a large array of diamond color center qubits onto a CMOS chip which provides the control dials. The chip can be incorporated with built-in digital logic that rapidly and automatically reconfigures the voltages, enabling the qubits to reach full connectivity.

“This compensates for the in-homogenous nature of the system. With the CMOS platform, we can quickly and dynamically tune all the qubit frequencies,” Li explains.

Lock-and-release fabrication

To build this QSoC, the researchers developed a fabrication process to transfer diamond color center “microchiplets” onto a CMOS backplane at a large scale.

They started by fabricating an array of diamond color center microchiplets from a solid block of diamond. They also designed and fabricated nanoscale optical antennas that enable more efficient collection of the photons emitted by these color center qubits in free space.

Then, they designed and mapped out the chip from the semiconductor foundry. Working in the MIT.nano cleanroom, they post-processed a CMOS chip to add microscale sockets that match up with the diamond microchiplet array.

They built an in-house transfer setup in the lab and applied a lock-and-release process to integrate the two layers by locking the diamond microchiplets into the sockets on the CMOS chip. Since the diamond microchiplets are weakly bonded to the diamond surface, when they release the bulk diamond horizontally, the microchiplets stay in the sockets.

“Because we can control the fabrication of both the diamond and the CMOS chip, we can make a complementary pattern. In this way, we can transfer thousands of diamond chiplets into their corresponding sockets all at the same time,” Li says.

The researchers demonstrated a 500-micron by 500-micron area transfer for an array with 1,024 diamond nanoantennas, but they could use larger diamond arrays and a larger CMOS chip to further scale up the system. In fact, they found that with more qubits, tuning the frequencies actually requires less voltage for this architecture.

“In this case, if you have more qubits, our architecture will work even better,” Li says.

The team tested many nanostructures before they determined the ideal microchiplet array for the lock-and-release process. However, making quantum microchiplets is no easy task, and the process took years to perfect.

“We have iterated and developed the recipe to fabricate these diamond nanostructures in MIT cleanroom, but it is a very complicated process. It took 19 steps of nanofabrication to get the diamond quantum microchiplets, and the steps were not straightforward,” he adds.

Alongside their QSoC, the researchers developed an approach to characterize the system and measure its performance on a large scale. To do this, they built a custom cryo-optical metrology setup.

Using this technique, they demonstrated an entire chip with over 4,000 qubits that could be tuned to the same frequency while maintaining their spin and optical properties. They also built a digital twin simulation that connects the experiment with digitized modeling, which helps them understand the root causes of the observed phenomenon and determine how to efficiently implement the architecture.

In the future, the researchers could boost the performance of their system by refining the materials they used to make qubits or developing more precise control processes. They could also apply this architecture to other solid-state quantum systems.

This work was supported by the MITRE Corporation Quantum Moonshot Program, the U.S. National Science Foundation, the U.S. Army Research Office, the Center for Quantum Networks, and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program.

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Classical Oriental, Western Perspective: Eastern Aesthetics in European Chinoiserie

Amidst the wave of the European Renaissance, the mystique and allure of the Orient began to permeate the Western perspective. In the 18th century European society, particularly among the aristocracy and intellectual elite, there was a profound interest and yearning for the cultures of the Far East. This interest stemmed not only from curiosity about the exotic, but also from an imagination and admiration for Eastern culture. During this time, Chinoiserie emerged as a popular artistic style, integrating elements of Eastern aesthetics into European art and design. This cross-cultural perspective not only enriched the artistic expressions in Europe but also facilitated cultural exchange and integration between East and West. Therefore, exploring the Eastern aesthetics within European Chinoiserie not only provides insights into the development of European art history but also unveils the rich connotations of cultural exchange between East and West.

One of the most representative art forms in Chinoiserie is the imitation and admiration of Chinese porcelain. European pottery factories produced imitation ceramic works, which became an important expression of Chinoiserie style. In the 1770s, a large-scale Chinoiserie pagoda work produced in the southwestern German city of Frankenthal fully exemplified Europe's ambition to imitate and recreate Chinese ceramics. The work is delicate and intricate, with tiered Chinese-style buildings supported on a moss-covered rocky cave, surrounded by palm trees and fruits. Chinese figures gesture to each other on both the upper balconies and lower stairs. The entire work, from material imitation, asymmetrical composition, to the use of Chinese elements, is rooted in Eastern aesthetic logic, yet its expression is Western, with realistic depictions of figures, detailed decorations, and intricate colors, all characteristic of European realism and exuberance, filled with the unique dynamism and delicacy of Rococo style. From the entire work, one can glimpse the rich connotations of cultural and aesthetic exchange between East and West, as well as how European artists, through reinterpretation and recreation of Eastern aesthetics, integrated Oriental elements into their creations, endowing them with new meanings and charm.

Even in the case of ordinary ceramic plates, under the renowned Dutch pottery of Delft, there exists a unique charm of European Chinoiserie. Delft progressed from initially imitating Ming blue-and-white porcelain to later incorporating European aesthetic perspectives into its designs, embellishing them with polychrome enamel, creating many artistic masterpieces in the process. Among these is a polychrome painted Chinoiserie plate collected by the Amsterdam Museum, believed to have been made between 1740 and 1770, showcasing the allure of the fusion between Eastern and Western art.

The plate evidently draws influence from traditional Chinese meticulous paintings, featuring a central depiction of a Chinese-style courtyard with intricate detailing. Surrounding the central scene are lush Western-style motifs such as angelic figures and various scrollwork patterns. The piece exhibits both the asymmetrical natural composition and leisurely atmosphere typical of Chinese art, as well as the symmetrical and abundant decoration characteristic of Western aesthetics. The color palette is soft yet vibrant, striking a balance between Eastern and Western classic aesthetics in terms of color, composition, and elements.

In the mid-20th century, Chucui Palace, with its jewelry heritage, inherited and developed the modern Chinoiserie style. The works of Chucui Palace largely bridge the aesthetic misunderstandings and biases resulting from the lack of communication between the East and West in the 18th century. Its precise understanding of Eastern aesthetics and traditional Chinese paintings, combined with mastery of modern jewelry craftsmanship, make its works exemplars of blending contemporary and traditional Chinoiserie aesthetics.

The piece "Crane Dancing in Clouds" brooch by Chucui Palace draws its inspiration from the classic literati motif of cranes in Chinese culture. The crane, depicted flying in from one side, highlights the asymmetrical composition characteristic of Chinoiserie, yet seeks visual balance within this asymmetry. The design incorporates traditional Chinese auspicious cloud patterns as decoration, abandoning straight lines and emphasizing the sense of movement brought by the decorative curves typical of Chinoiserie, thereby portraying the dynamic motion of the crane "riding on the wind." The piece is rendered solely in gold and diamond white, evoking the elegant and pure mood of ink wash painting. Conceptually noble, the work adheres to the principles of Chinoiserie, utilizing Western craftsmanship as a medium to express Eastern aesthetic sensibilities. It stands as an excellent example of the fusion of Chinoiserie with traditional Chinese expressive painting.

Chucui Palace's "Cloud Poetry" brooch, another example of their French-Chinese fusion style, draws inspiration from the Chinese zodiac animal of the Dragon, portraying the poetic scene of "the Azure Dragon dancing among the clouds, as the wind and rain come from the sea." The piece is introduced with an Eastern color palette - green - inheriting the soft pastel tones of Chinoiserie while also embodying the purity and nobility reminiscent of monochrome ink wash painting. Different shades of blue gemstones are used to depict the dragon scales, mimicking the gradation technique of ink wash painting to recreate the rendering effects found in ink on paper.

Characteristic of Chinoiserie, the piece features curves and surfaces of different dimensions, with the dragon's head and tail flowing gracefully, interpreting the dynamic movement of the auspicious dragon frolicking among the clouds. The design is further adorned with elaborate and graceful decorations such as auspicious clouds and floating ribbons, with semi-transparent clouds adding to the mystery of the dragon and the rhythmic flow of the piece.

While inheriting the classic features of Chinoiserie, the piece also reveals its origins in the expression of Eastern aesthetics, making it a culturally and artistically valuable masterpiece that seamlessly merges Eastern and Western aesthetic sensibilities.

The renowned French painter Jean Baptiste Pillement, born in the 18th century, gained fame for his exquisite and detailed landscape paintings. However, his significant contributions in his painting career are mainly reflected in his printmaking, particularly in their dissemination of Rococo style—especially their influence on European Chinoiserie taste. In comparison to his predecessors in Chinoiserie painting, such as Jean-Antoine Watteau, known for melancholic themes, and François Boucher, who depicted highly narrative and dramatic scenes, Pillement's works are characterized by their decorative, natural, and pastoral qualities, with more leisurely and tranquil themes.

In the polychrome painted four-panel screen he created, Pillement employed simple Chinese-style architecture and floral elements to compose Eastern-style natural compositions, without strict adherence to symmetry. Influenced by Eastern elements like peacocks and phoenixes, the artist also incorporated fantastical large birds with outspread wings to complement and embellish the compositions. Chinese figures, accompanied by children playing musical instruments or engaged in leisurely activities, evoke a rustic charm in the countryside.

While retaining the Western technique of shading, Pillement's works diverge from the heavy-handedness of traditional Western painting, opting instead for the soft tonalities characteristic of Eastern aesthetics. At its core, his art reflects a Western longing and idealized portrayal of Eastern pastoral life, evident in composition, color palette, elements, and decorative aspects.

In the artistic realm of European Chinoiserie, Eastern aesthetics transcends mere surface imitation and reproduction; it embodies a profound resonance and imaginative celebration that bridges cultures. Through their pursuit and admiration of Eastern culture, European artists embarked on a transcendent journey of the soul across time and space, seeking the wisdom and aesthetics inherent in ancient Eastern civilizations. In Chinoiserie works, Eastern aesthetics, with its mystique, delicacy, and poetic allure, beckons viewers to traverse time and enter a realm filled with imagination and wonder.

However, this cross-cultural aesthetic experience also reflects Europe's longing for and understanding of exotic cultures. While crossing cultural boundaries, it also triggers reflection and examination of one's own cultural identity. Therefore, the Eastern aesthetics in European Chinoiserie are not merely artistic expressions but also witnesses to cultural exchange and integration. They represent a historical testimony to the mutual inspiration and influence between Eastern and Western civilizations, as well as a symbol of humanity's endless exploration and pursuit of beauty.

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The Prosperous Dutch Entrepreneurial Ventures

Written By: Jagriti Shahi

The Netherlands, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and windmills, is also gaining recognition as a hotspot for entrepreneurial endeavors. The Dutch entrepreneurial spirit is thriving, and the current market conditions reflect a dynamic landscape that is conducive to innovation, growth, and prosperity.

Amidst the enchanting landscapes adorned with windmills and vibrant tulip fields, the Netherlands stands as a testament to not only natural beauty but also to a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit that defines its current market. As we step into 2024, the Dutch business landscape continues to thrive, marked by innovation, resilience, and a unique ecosystem that propels entrepreneurs to unprecedented heights. In this exploration of the prosperous Dutch entrepreneurial scene, we delve into the supportive environment, technological frontiers, and global connectivity that make the Netherlands a haven for business visionaries. Join us on this journey as we unravel the layers of success within the Dutch entrepreneurial tapestry.

Figure: Dutch Market Growth 2019 - 2022

Dutch Ecosystem:

One of the key factors contributing to the success of Dutch entrepreneurs is the supportive ecosystem. The Netherlands boasts a business-friendly environment, with a well-established legal framework, transparent regulations, and a government that actively encourages entrepreneurship. The Dutch government's initiatives, such as tax incentives and funding programs, provide a solid foundation for businesses to flourish.

In the vibrant landscape of Dutch startups, a dynamic business ecosystem serves as the fertile soil where innovation, collaboration, and growth flourish. The Netherlands, with its progressive policies and entrepreneurial culture, has become a nurturing ground for startups, fostering an environment where new ideas are not only welcomed but actively supported.

Government Initiatives: The Dutch government plays a pivotal role in creating a conducive environment for startups. Various initiatives, including tax incentives and grants, are designed to alleviate the financial burden on emerging businesses. Regulatory frameworks are crafted with flexibility, enabling startups to navigate administrative processes more efficiently.

Incubators and Accelerators: The presence of numerous incubators and accelerators across the country provides startups with invaluable support. These organizations offer mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities, accelerating the development of fledgling enterprises. Notable hubs like YES!Delft and Rockstart have gained international recognition for their contributions to the startup ecosystem.

Access to Funding: The Netherlands boasts a diverse funding landscape, ensuring startups have access to capital at various stages of their growth. Venture capital firms, angel investors, and crowdfunding platforms contribute to a robust financial ecosystem. Government-backed programs, such as the Dutch Venture Initiative, actively invest in promising startups, fueling their ambitions.

Innovation Hubs: Major cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Eindhoven have emerged as bustling innovation hubs, drawing talent and investment. These urban centers provide startups with a collaborative environment, proximity to key stakeholders, and a pool of skilled professionals. The concentration of like-minded individuals fosters a culture of innovation and knowledge-sharing.

Research and Development Collaboration: Dutch startups benefit from strong ties with research institutions and universities. Collaborations with academia facilitate access to cutting-edge research, fostering innovation in sectors such as technology, biotech, and renewable energy. The synergy between startups and research institutions creates a unique ecosystem where ideas seamlessly transition from the lab to the market.

Global Connectivity: The Netherlands' strategic geographical location and excellent transportation infrastructure position startups for international success. The country's well-connected airports and ports facilitate easy access to global markets, enabling startups to expand their reach and tap into a diverse customer base.

Sustainability Focus: Many Dutch startups place a strong emphasis on sustainability, aligning with the country's commitment to environmental responsibility. The green energy sector, circular economy initiatives, and eco-friendly technologies are areas where startups thrive, addressing global challenges while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Innovation Hubs:

Cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Eindhoven have emerged as vibrant innovation hubs, attracting startups and established businesses alike. Amsterdam, in particular, has positioned itself as a European tech hub, with a flourishing tech scene and a high concentration of innovative startups. Eindhoven, known as the "Brainport" region, is a hotspot for technology and design, fostering collaboration between businesses, research institutions, and the government.

Amsterdam: Tech Capital of Europe: Amsterdam stands tall as the indisputable tech capital of Europe, housing a diverse and thriving ecosystem of startups, scale-ups, and multinational tech giants. The city's historic charm is complemented by a modern outlook that embraces innovation. The presence of co-working spaces, accelerators, and research institutions such as the Amsterdam Science Park fosters an environment where ideas flourish. The annual Amsterdam Innovation Award celebrates and showcases the city's commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological advancements.

Eindhoven: The Brainport Region: Known as the Brainport Region, Eindhoven has carved a niche for itself in technology and design. Home to major companies like Philips and ASML, Eindhoven's innovation ecosystem is characterized by collaborations between industry, academia, and government. High-tech campuses, such as the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, serve as epicenters for research and development, attracting talent and investment. The city's commitment to fostering a creative atmosphere is evident in events like the Dutch Design Week, which draws innovators from around the world.

Rotterdam: Maritime and Sustainable Innovation Hub: Rotterdam, with its bustling port and modern skyline, is not only a key player in maritime trade but also an innovation hub with a focus on sustainability. The Port of Rotterdam serves as a testing ground for smart logistics and cutting-edge technologies. Startups and established companies collaborate on initiatives related to clean energy, circular economy, and urban resilience. The Rotterdam Science Tower and the Cambridge Innovation Center contribute to the city's vibrant innovation landscape.

Utrecht: Health and Life Sciences Hub: Utrecht has positioned itself as a hub for health and life sciences innovation. The Utrecht Science Park is home to research institutions and companies at the forefront of medical advancements. Startups in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical research find a supportive environment in Utrecht, with initiatives like UtrechtInc providing crucial resources and mentorship. The city's commitment to healthcare innovation is reflected in events like the Health Valley Event.

Groningen: Northern Tech Hub: In the northern part of the country, Groningen has emerged as a tech hub with a focus on innovation in the energy and information technology sectors. The presence of the Groningen Digital Business Centre and the Energy Academy Europe underscores the city's commitment to cutting-edge technologies. The Startup in Residence program encourages collaboration between startups and local government, fostering innovative solutions to societal challenges.

Technology and Sustainability:

The Dutch entrepreneurial landscape is increasingly characterized by a focus on technology and sustainability. Startups in fields like renewable energy, agritech, and smart logistics are gaining traction. The emphasis on sustainable practices aligns with the Dutch commitment to environmental responsibility and positions businesses for long-term success in a global market increasingly prioritizing eco-friendly solutions.

Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Planning:

Dutch cities are embracing technology to enhance sustainability through smart urban planning. Initiatives include the implementation of smart grids, energy-efficient buildings, and intelligent transportation systems. Amsterdam's Smart City program, for instance, leverages data and technology to optimize energy consumption, reduce traffic congestion, and minimize environmental impact.

Renewable Energy Solutions:

The Netherlands is a pioneer in the development and implementation of renewable energy solutions. Wind energy, in particular, has seen significant investment, with offshore wind farms contributing to the country's goal of becoming carbon-neutral. The Gemini Wind Park, one of the largest in the world, exemplifies the Dutch commitment to harnessing clean energy sources.

Circular Economy Initiatives:

Circular economy principles, aimed at minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency, have found a fertile ground in the Dutch business landscape. Technology plays a pivotal role in enabling circular practices, from innovative waste management systems to the use of blockchain for supply chain transparency. Companies like Philips are actively involved in circular design, emphasizing product life extension and material recycling.

AgriTech Advancements:

The agricultural sector in the Netherlands has embraced technology for sustainable farming practices. Precision agriculture, utilizing data analytics and sensor technologies, enables farmers to optimize resource usage, reduce environmental impact, and increase crop yields. Dutch AgriTech startups are at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

Water Management and Climate Resilience:

Given its geographical challenges with water, the Netherlands has become a global leader in water management. Innovative technologies, including smart dikes, water sensors, and flood prediction models, contribute to effective flood control and climate resilience. The Delta Works project, a marvel of engineering, showcases the Dutch commitment to safeguarding against rising sea levels.

E-Mobility and Sustainable Transportation:

The Netherlands is fostering a shift towards sustainable transportation with a focus on electric mobility. Electric vehicle infrastructure, including charging stations and incentives for electric vehicle adoption, is widespread. Cities like Rotterdam are experimenting with innovative solutions such as e-mobility hubs that integrate electric vehicles with public transportation.

Green Tech Startups and Innovation Hubs:

The innovation hubs across Dutch cities actively support and incubate Green Tech startups. These startups focus on developing technologies that address environmental challenges and contribute to a sustainable future. Government initiatives and investment programs play a crucial role in propelling these startups from ideation to market implementation.

Access to Funding:

Access to funding is a crucial factor for the prosperity of entrepreneurs, and the Netherlands excels in this regard. The country has a well-developed financial infrastructure, with numerous venture capital firms, angel investors, and government-backed programs providing funding opportunities for businesses at various stages of development. This abundance of financial support allows entrepreneurs to turn their innovative ideas into reality.

Global Connectivity:

The Netherlands' strategic geographical location and excellent transportation infrastructure make it a gateway to Europe and beyond. Dutch entrepreneurs benefit from easy access to international markets, creating opportunities for global expansion. Moreover, the country's multilingual and highly skilled workforce enhances its global competitiveness.

Dutch Agencies and Programs for Startups

The Netherlands is a thriving hub for startups, offering a strong support system through various agencies and programs. Here's an overview of some key resources, including Dutchbasecamp:

Governmental Agencies:

Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO): Provides financial support, coaching, and access to networks for innovative startups. They offer grants and subsidies like the Proof of Concept (POC) grant and SME Instrument grant.

TechLeap: Focuses on accelerating growth in the Dutch tech sector, supporting startups in areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and fintech. They offer programs like TechLeap Ignite for early-stage startups and ScaleUpFast for growth-stage companies.

Incubators and Accelerators:

Dutchbasecamp: Dutchbasecamp specifically supports startups looking to expand into the European market. They offer market access, mentorship, and funding opportunities tailored to the needs of Indian companies.

Rockstart: One of the leading accelerators in Europe, with programs focused on specific sectors like fintech, foodtech, and energy. They provide funding, mentorship, and access to their extensive network.

Startupbootcamp: Runs industry-specific accelerator programs across various locations in Europe, including Amsterdam. They offer intensive support for startups to validate, refine, and scale their businesses.

Challenges and Opportunities:

While the Dutch entrepreneurial landscape is flourishing, it is not without challenges. The competitive nature of the market demands continuous innovation and adaptability. Additionally, the impact of global events, such as economic downturns or geopolitical shifts, can influence the business environment.

Despite challenges, the current market in the Netherlands presents ample opportunities for entrepreneurs willing to embrace change, leverage technology, and contribute to sustainable practices. The Dutch entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with a supportive ecosystem, positions businesses for success in an ever-evolving global market.

Conclusion:

The prosperous Dutch entrepreneurial scene is a testament to the country's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. As technology continues to reshape industries and sustainability becomes a priority, Dutch entrepreneurs are well-positioned to lead the way in shaping the future of business. The tulips may symbolize beauty, but it's the resilience and ingenuity of Dutch entrepreneurs that truly define the landscape of prosperity in the Netherlands.

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