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Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 5, 2010

On October 24 and 25, 2010, an exceptional and diverse group of thought-leaders, authors, communications experts, technologists, engineers, and scientists gathered for the first Science UnSummit, at the conclusion of the inaugural USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington DC.

While the Festival, which is geared toward reinvigorating US interest in the Sciences, engaged the hands and minds of many younger fans of science with its grand-finale expo on the National Mall just a few blocks away, participants in the Science UnSummit 2010 were discussing the development and retention of talented scientists once they join the field. The emerging crisis related to acquiring, retaining, and nurturing top talent from the next generation of US scientists as other countries begin to take a lead role in training for scientific research was discussed within the larger context of how we do science in the US and abroad.

After hearing a series of presentations from panelists who had successfully applied new organizational approaches to fields ranging from business to software development, the group focused its collective intelligence on how to transfer these methodologies to the domain of science.

The UnSummit utilized innovative Open Space Technology, in which participants established the agenda and moved freely between working sessions that interested them. To kick off the discussions, Harrison Owen, the developer of Open Space, gave a keynote talk on his experiences with systems of science. Harrison has worked with a variety of organizations including the National Institutes of Health, the Veterans Administration, small West African villages, urban (American and African) community organizations, the Peace Corps, and regional medical programs, to help each of them transform their communities.

The assembled participants included members of several scientific agencies in Washington DC as well as engineers and scientists at various stages in their careers. The organizer of the upcoming Beijing, China Science Festival, Jie Geng, was also in attendance.

The Open Space sessions addressed many facets of the serious organizational challenges confronting science in the 21st century and possible solutions, including: improving science communication (led by the dramaturge Steve Marsh who has been involved in actor Alan Alda's groundbreaking Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University); finding work/life balance in a scientific career; what science can learn from the principles of Agile Software Development; practices developed by engineers in the aerospace industry to create exceptional working teams; and more.

My hope is that the incredible talent, energy, and passion shared at this event will provide the seeds for novel projects and collaborations needed to develop our scientific talent in this country stated Kennan Salinero, founder of Y

Attracting Women is Not Rocket Science, According to Dating Experts Recent Report

San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) September 06, 2011

The ability to be successful in attracting women is something possible for every man alive. Men dont have to be born with looks, charm, and money to attract women to their side.

In a recently released report, dating expert Carlos Xuma shares tips and techniques that thousands of his clients have used. Some of these men have gone on to meet their soul mates and wives and others are still happy dating as many women as they can.

Whatever a mans ultimate goal is, Xuma can show him the simple basics that have worked for hundreds of others before him. In his newly released report, he shares exactly what has worked and why.

I want to change lives for the better, Xuma says. Thats why Im here, and thats why I sweat this stuff every day. Ive been there. Ive been on countless dates from hell. Ive had lonely nights, sitting at home, choking down imported beers and watching Predator for the umpteenth time and wondering why Im not sleeping with a woman this year. Ive sat there in teary-eyed frustration, tearing my hair out by the roots as I ask myself Why? Why? Why am I not more successful in attracting women? Ive had the extraordinary pain, as well as the extraordinary success, and Im here say that success is better. That alone is worth the price of change, and I aim to provide the understanding and tools to make it possible.

Its no secret that the key to success in nearly everything in life is self-confidence. This is especially true when it comes to meeting and attracting women. A healthy dose of self-confidence can easily overcome other weaknesses in the dating world.

At the core of Xumas philosophy and what he shares in his reports, is the believe that having self-confidence, self-discipline, and a sense of humor, can give men the confidence they seek to be successful in flirting with women.

Xuma teaches men how to improve and excel in these three areas so that women will actually flock to the men instead of the other way around. For years, Xuma has been giving dating advice for men that has helped men improve their seduction techniques, learn how to attract women, and build self-confidence to a higher level than ever before.

Carlos Xuma has been a dating expert and attraction adviser for more than 10 years and has appeared on ABC and CBS television, as well as Playboy radio. Hes the author of The Bad Boy Formula, Secrets of the Alpha Male, the Girlfriend Training Program, and numerous other books and articles. He has also been recognized for his work sharing dating advice for men and helps them learn how to talk to women.

For more information, visit Carlos Xumas website at http://www.attractwomen.com.

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