The Truth Im Super Scared. - When I Grow Up

The Truth Im Super Scared. - When I Grow Up slide by tummy mountain Golden Ticket started back at the  Selling Your Soul  event in May 2011, where Tanya Geisler  found me in my aisle seat, crouched beside me, and gave me a hug and a smooch. We had seconds to connect that day, but the bond was instantaneous. We batted around the we-should-work-on-something-together conversation, and got to know each other via Skype the summer/fall of 2011. We were all set to schedule a one-day event when, ya know, boob cancer hit. I forget when I reached back out to Tanya, but I think that, although we didnt know what it was going to be called or what it was exactly going to entail, we knew Our Offering was on the table, as soon as possible. And now? 100 combined hours of Skype chatting, copywriting, Golden Goodie-getting, website-building, scheming, brainstorming, squealing, concrete walls, breakthroughs and virtual hi-fives.were here. Were live. Tickets have been sold. Trips have been booked. Profiles have been created. Welcome Videos have been filmed. Theres one more day of sales left (if the tickets last that long, and Im not scared to say outright that I hope they dont), and how do I feel? Im excited/scared, just how I like itbut the Scared is definitely very real this time. Lets say super excitedand super scared. What if Im in over my head? What if I cant rock the live calls which dont run like my usual group coaching calls? What if a whole bunch of tickets still remain at the end of our deadline? What if I actually dont like running this thing? What if Tanya and I get into a fight? What if theres terrible weather in NYC that weekend? What if something happens with our amazeballs videographer  or the space or whoever were gonna find to run the show admin-wise that day? What if this, what if that, what if what if what if. As you can see, this is something that can quickly spiral out of control. A lot of times, the Vampire Voices (if youre new around these parts, thats what I call the voices we have in our head that sucks the good stuff right out of us) take over and tell us what wont work, whatll backfire, whatll break. Instead, I try to think What if all 30 Golden Tickets are claimed by the exact right, this-was-made-for-them Golden Goddesses? What if the live calls go so smoothly and everyone gets so much out of them that I restructure my group coaching to be more like these calls? What if you and Tanya keep treating each other honestly, respectfully, and kindly? (Youre already doing it) What if Golden Ticket is exactly the role you need to step into, and creating/running programs like this will be a new, exciting offering? What if its actually a clear, 50-degree day with tons of sunshine? What if the planning the people, the schedule, the space is seamless and flow-y and easy? Its tough to switch my brain to The Positive Outcome. Those Vampires are tough and stubborn and dont like to give up easily. I feel like, when I let myself go to that place, Im indulging myself or jinxing myself. Why is it easier to think of all the horrible things thatll happen than picturing the best outcome possible? Im still stumped on that one. But ya know what? And this is something Ive been thinking a lot about lately..the difference between me and I think, ya know, anyone that makes it happen is the fact that Im going to do it anyway. Oh sure, the life coach in me is gonna plan and troubleshoot and break things down and push away the roadblocks.but the Vampires are never gonna win with me. I just wont let them. So, bring it on Scariness. Take your What Ifs and let me see what Im so frightened of. Its only gonna help me grow, make me stronger, and keep doing things I never thought I could do (like co-create a valuable 12 week program thats unique in every way, shape and form). I got this. (You do, too. And if ya think Golden Ticket can help, claim yours before our deadline at 6pm Eastern tomorrow by clicking here. Wed be delighted to have you.)

Guidelines For Writing a Good Resume

Guidelines For Writing a Good ResumeThere are a few important guidelines for writing a good resume. It's not that hard, it's just that most job seekers really don't follow these important guidelines.One of the most important guidelines for writing a good resume is to be brief. Don't try to cover your whole past history with your resume. Focus on the very best years of your education and the jobs you have held.You should always make sure you include key points in your resume. You don't want to simply go into an employer's face. Be specific about what you did for a company or organization. Then you should talk about some of the specific accomplishments you did that resulted in your highest position.One other important guidelines for writing a good resume is to always highlight your strengths. Don't ever let this lie. Just make sure you explain this briefly and just be sure your employer sees it.Another one of the most important guidelines for writing a good resume is to emphasize the r easons why you are a good fit for the position you are applying for. Show how you have proven yourself time again. Your employer will find this a positive thing.Another of the most important guidelines for writing a good resume is to do your research. Before you apply for any job, you need to do as much research as possible. This can be done online and offline. Make sure you understand your salary requirements, what to expect from the interview process, and what you have to do to reach your goal.These are just a few of the guidelines for writing a successful and effective resume. They may sound like common sense, but they're just common sense. These are just basic guidelines for writing a good resume.

Donald Trump Calling Alicia Machado Miss Piggy is Fat Shame

Donald Trump Calling Alicia Machado Miss Piggy is Fat Shame Weight discrimination is deeply ingrained in American culture. It’s in our advertising, which uses the skinniest models to peddle the fattiest foods. It’s in our malls, which house major chains that refuse to stock plus size clothing. It’s in our medical practices, which are rampant with outcome-obstructing weight biases. And as Donald Trump made clear this week, fat phobia is also baked into our nation’s workplaces. During Monday’s debate, Hilary Clinton accused the Republican presidential nominee of shaming former Miss Universe Alicia Machado for gaining weight â€" he allegedly called the pageant winner “Miss Piggy” shortly after she was crowned. Trump, who was a Miss Universe stakeholder when Machado competed, defended his statements the next day, telling “Fox and Friends” that she had “gained a massive amount of weight and it was a real problem.” Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Job-related weight discrimination is usually less blatant than Trump’s displayâ€"The Donald isn’t exactly known for his subtletiesâ€"but the implications are just as dangerous. As a growing body of research indicates, fat phobia can severely impact a woman’s career. Here’s what you need to know. The job search Researchers have devoted reams of paper to show how interviewers discriminate against overweight applicants. But a new study from the University of Strathclyde shows that overweight women (shock!) have it far worse than men. The results, published September 7 by the journal Plos One, found that women in the service industry are more likely than their male counterparts to experience weight-based prejudiceâ€"even if they’re not overweight. “…Women on the upper end of a normal and medically healthy BMI range face greater weight-based prejudice than men who are clearly and overtly overweight. In behind-the-scenes jobs in particular, the “heavy but healthy” women were rated lower on employability than the slimmer women, but there was no statistically significant difference between the overtly overweight men and their original faces.” Women who gain even a slight amount of weight lower their chances of landing a job, putting them at a “distinct disadvantage compared to men,” according to the study. That’s a “deeply unsettling” blow to gender equality, the researchers note. Roger that. The promotion Implicit bias keeps overweight women from advancing at the same pace as their coworkers, says Linda Bacon, PhD, a health professor at the City College of San Francisco and author of the book Body Respect. “A lot of judgments happen,” she says. “There’s this assumption that they’re lazy, they lack character or willpower.” Those assumptions are wrong, she says, but they give thinner people an advantage when it comes to promotions. “Often, when two people are in the same position, with the same experience, the thinner one gets the raise,” she says. This happens at every level. In 2013, the Wall Street Journal, using dating from the Center for Creative Leadership, reported that a high body mass index (BMI) readingâ€"which affects perception of leadership abilityâ€" can be a deterrent to the executive suite. The Wages In 2014, Vanderbilt Law School Assistant Professor Jennifer Shinall found that overweight women typically earn less than average-size women, and less than all men, regardless of weight. “A morbidly obese woman working in an occupation with an emphasis on personal interaction will earn almost 5% less than a normal-weight woman working in an occupation with exactly the same emphasis,” Shinall says in a corresponding press release. “Even after taking differences in education and socioeconomic status into account, there seems to be no scenario where being overweight becomes an advantage for a woman.” This is hardly a revelation. A 2004 Cornell University study found that when the average white woman puts on an additional 64 pounds, her wages drop 9%. Likewise, “very heavy” women earn almost $19,000 a year less than women of average weight, according to a 2010 study from the Journal of Applied Psychology. Covert discrimination Fat phobia also leads to more nuanced inequities, says Virgie Tovar, an activist and lecturer on body image and discrimination. Clothing is an obvious example. Plus-size clothes are hard to come by, especially in “professional wear.” Overweight women make less money than other groups, remember, so they’re less empowered to invest in a good wardrobe. And those who do make good money often avoid mainstream stores because the experience is catered to thin women, Tovar says. “When people don’t have access to clothing that helps them embody professionalism, it affects performance,” she says. “It reinforces the emotional process of being pushed out.” Self-perception is another detriment to the career trajectories of overweight women, Tovar adds. Like any stigmatized group, heavy women are hyper-aware of how others perceive them, and some will “opt out” of emotionally risky situations like asking for a raise or aggressively pursing projects. “This makes it harder to ascend professionally, and fuels ongoing discrimination,” she says. The takeaway Trump’s statements about women’s bodies are infuriatingâ€"that’s not debatable. But subtle weight discrimination, the kind that’s so commonplace that it’s become normalized, is just as troubling. Until American workplaces treat all bodies as equal, holding Trump to a higher standard is a bit like calling the kettle fat. “We need to think about, what is our company, our city and our country missing out on by not giving certain people a seat at the table,” Virgie says.

Using Your Entry Level Resume To Get Hired - Enhancv

Using Yur Entry Level Resume To Get Hired - Enhancv33Moving from your middle-school, high-school, or university life to a working life can be daunting especially figuring out how to put together a resume that will get you an interview. Rest assured, theres no need be overwhelmed. Below, you can landsee how others have crafted their entry level resume to get hired at AIESEC, Enhancv, and more. You can also find a mini-guide on essential sections to include in your entry level resume using the why, where, what, and how approach.What makes entry level resumes successful?1. Personality as a strength Entry level resumes typically come with little-to-no experience this is your first time entering the field, so thats to be expected. With little experience,you will benefit from capitalising on your personal attributes to convey who you are and the type of impact youll make on the business. After all, the recruiter is looking for someone that will help accomplish their goals. This also helps in demonstrating culture fit, this refers to how well you mesh with the companys values and others working in the firm. Eden let us into his personality using the Enhancvs exclusive My Typical Day chart. In it, we see where Eden dedicates his time. This allows us to see how he balances his work and personal projects which indicated a good work-life balance.2. Keeping the recruiter and role in mind Your resume is a presentation with an audience of one (or maybe a few) the recruiter or HR professional reading it. It makes sense to tailor it to that person and organization as much as possible. Theres no need to include pages of information when you know recruiters spend less than 6 seconds reviewing a resume. You can make small changes to you resume such as mimicking their color scheme in your resume color scheme, too.When Avery welches looking to secure a volunteer opportunity with AIESEC, they knew AIESEC favoured those that have some sort of alignment with the organisation. With th is in mind, they highlighted their previous work with the organisation and highlighted their skill of adaptability as they knew this would be important for their trip to Indonesia which involved a lot of new experiences.3. Bringing experience to the table Experience can be much more than working-experience. Recruiters are interested in your practical ability to make a difference. You can demonstrate this with volunteering work, personal projects, babysitting, and more. Importantly, use a metric (number, %, etc.,) to demonstrate your impact.Dean accomplished this in his Most Proud Of section, where he mentions he raised 2000 euro for BeLonGTo Youth Services. From this, we got to see he is dedicated to a cause and is willing to go above-and-beyond for something he believes in. This shows the recruiter that he will constantly seek to improve upon himself and reach new heights in his potential role.4. Embracing realityRecruiters prefer open and honest candidates. With this in mind, ther es no need to be vague about the fact this is your first job. Embrace it an an opportunity youre a blank slate open to criticism and evolution. What you may lack in experience, you make up for in adaptability. In fact, most companies are far more interested in your attitude than your skills.Eden embraced his resume for what it is an entry level high school resume. He mentions his schoolwork, the ubiquitous Youtube watching of modern high school students, and his struggle to save for his first car. His achievements dont sound like something he made up because he thought thats what a recruiter wanted to hear. They sound like a genuine reflection of who he is.5. Showing passion Passion cant be learned. Bringing your passion across in your resume is one of the most influential things you can do to stand out and get an interview.Dean brought his passion across using his Most Proud Of Section where he mentioned fronting BeLonGTos Stand Up Week. Not only did this demonstrate his willingn ess to be in media campaigns (a benefit for most companies) but it shows he is driven to achieve by his passion. Avery brought their passion in their achievements section, where we see they were one of 8 to be chosen to study at Dublin City University from France. Eden also brings his passion across in his dedicated Passions section, where we see he attends Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu three times a week.What successful entry level resumes have in commonA driving factor behind successful entry level resumes is passion. Staying true to your reality, bringing your personality and experience to the table, and always keeping the recruiter and your position in mind are key to landing the interview you want. Your guide to an entry level resume As with all resumes, there is no one-way about putting your entry level resume together (as weve seen). At the same time, there are some tips that are beneficial no matter the situation. When considering what should go on your entry level resume, ask yoursel f four main questionsWhy am I applying to this job?Where am I applying for this job?What impact will I make while working there?How do I show evidence of my potential impact?ansicht questions will help you put the base of your resume together. Always consider the why, where, what, and how of a resume.Tip Check the College to career resource for more support and inspiration.1. Contact Details Why? You need to include your contact details so that the recruiter (the people that hire you for a job) can communicate with you, organise an interview, and ask any additional questions before you come on-board. Where? Contact details should be at the top of your resume, just after your name.What? Your phone number and email are a must. Make sure your email is professional and not something more creative (e.g., KimKBiggestFanHotmail.co.uk).How? It is best practice to keep your contact details short and sweet, simple bullet points are best here. abflug with your phone number, email address, webs ite and so on. 2. Personal summary Why? A personal summary is used to explain who you are and what you hope to accomplish from the role. It packages who you are in a succinct way to allow the recruiter to learn more about you to account for your lack of experience. Where? Your personal summary can be placed mostly anywhere on your resume, but it makes most sense to place it just under your contact details. What? Avoid using lengthy paragraphs for this. To keep things succinct, you can use Enhancvs Personal Philosophy or Most Proud Of sections.How? Your personal summary is typically 2-3 sentences long. You can follow this formula to put your personal summary together. Description of current status with an interest in Industry / Role youre applying to hoping to improve skills of hard soft skills. A personal attribute worker motivated by aspect of company culture. You can see an example of this below. E.G., High-school student with an interest in computer applications hoping to improv e my skill in Python, JavaScript, and A/B Testing. A dedicated worker motivated by independent work and personal freedom (with guidance) in tasks. 3. Previous experience Why? Recruiters are interested in your practical ability to make a difference. Dont forget, when applying for a role youre applying to help the business achieve their goals. You need to show them that this is something you can do. Where? Your previous experience should follow on from your personal summary section. Make sure it is given its own title.How? Any previous experience you mention should be measured if possible. This means pairing your duty with a metric that shows your impact. For example, instead of saying you were responsible for cataloguing books in your library, you were responsible for cataloguing 250 books, which helped develop your organisational skills.What? You might think that you have no previous experience, but you do. Think about any projects you have worked on in school that have been outside of the classroom. Maybe you have been a member of a sports club, library, or even ran in a poetry competition. unterstellung are all examples of previous experience. 4. Skills section Why? Recruiters are looking to improve their pool-of-talent. If you cant identify skills you have that make you valuable, theres no reason for a recruiter to hire you. Including your skills allows you to set yourself apart from the crowd. Where? Much like your previous experience section, your skills section should be given its own section with a clear title. How? To figure out the skills that you have, brainstorm former projects youve worked on. Did you have to work with others? Was there a deadline that you had to make? What? You can find a list of skills you can include on your entry level resume in our first job resume guide.5. References Why? References consolidate the skills and experience youve spoken about in your resume. It is another person the recruiter can speak to who will give further ev idence on your abilities. Where? References should be placed at the end of your resume in a clearly identifiable section. Tip Enhancv has a dedicated references section built-in to our resume builder. How? When including a reference, ensure you ask your referees permission and notify them when applying for positions with a resume they feature on. What? References should include the name, position, phone number, and email of your referee. There are two types of referees, character and professional. If youd like to learn more about them, check out our first job resume guide. Writing your entry level resumeTaking inspiration from our successful resume examples of Dean, Avery, and Eden, youve seen how others have crafted an effective entry level resume. You also have the blueprint to get over writers block when putting together the essential sections. Now, put your own spin on things using Enhancvs resume builder.

$300 9 Women Share How Much They Spend on Coffee Each Month and Why

$300 9 Women Share How Much They Spend on Coffee Each Month and Why We hate to break it to you, but your daily coffee run might a major reason why your savings are shrinking before your eyes. If youre a regular coffee drinker, you probably spend more on your morning brew than you do on investing. But its a necessity, right?Thirty-four percent of Americans spend more money each year on coffee than they do on stocks, bonds and otzu sich investments, according to investing app Acorns. And women, in particular, spend the fruchtwein on coffee, according to a poll of more than 1,000 coffee drinkers by Amerisleep. Specifically, women spend an average of $2,327 dollars a year on coffee, which adds up to just under $200 a month.Thats $200 a month that could pay your utility bills, finally fix your cracked smartphone screen, sign yourself up for a new gym, or invest.Of course, women are willing to drop dollars on a latte of lattes for a number of reasons. While only a surprising 26 percent say that they drink coffee for energy, almost 43 percent drink it because they like the taste. Thats fair enough. Another nearly 50 percent feel moderately productive after drinking coffee and 24 percent feel extremely productive, which makes sense since coffee triggers dopamine production in the brain, which helps keep you feeling focused and good.We asked women just how much they spend on coffee each month and what their reasoning for this hefty expense is. Heres what they had to say.1. Around $80 a month.I spend around $80 on coffee per month I love drinking it and it is definitely an important part of my daily routine, says Emma Green. I typically grab a cup on my way to work, as well as on my lunch break. I definitely think it helps me to be more productive, although I would like to be able drink less and totenstill feel like I can get a lot of stuff done.2. About $100 a month.Sadly, I used to spend a few thousand dollars every year as I went to Starbucks once every work day som etimes twice in the same day and ordered a $5-6 venti each time, says Amanda Ponzar. Now, I usually only go to Starbucks once a week ($5-6), plus buy the bottled Frappuccino four packs ($5 is a good price for four bottles), and drink one to two of those a day, mixed with brewed coffee (we brew our own at home). Per month, I probably spend close to $100 on coffee.She says coffee is her fuel and powers her day, improves her mood, helps her work faster and keep up with her job and her kids, and, honestly, just makes her happy. She also likes how it tastes, and loves having coffee with friends.I would rather have coffee than eat out. I would rather drink coffee than anything else, she says. Coffee gift cards are one of the top gifts I receive for my birthday, Christmas, and other holidays as well.3. $10 to $15 per month.I work from home in a rural place, which means I dont have any regular access to coffee that I didnt brew myself, says Lydia Noyes. My preferred method is the French pr ess, and I spend about $10-$15 per month on a bag of bulk beans at my local grocery store. This gives me enough coffee for two to three cups a day a great deal compared to going to Starbucks (Im spending less than $0.20 per cup).4. Around $30 a month.I used to spend over $50.00 per month, says Shelby Vert. Now, I am a little more cautious and spend about $20 at coffee shops (Starbucks, Coffee Bean, etc.) and $10 on store-bought coffee pods for my Keurig.5. $100 a month and shes not sorry.I think I spend about $100 on coffee every month, and I am not ashamed to admit it this is my treat says Heather Taylor. I usually go to Starbucks or Coffee Bean Tea Leaf before work Mondays through Fridays and get a latte. Ive tried to cut back on coffee in the past, going from five days a week to three or giving it up cold turkey, but it isnt a habit I can make stick.Taylor is in the process of repaying her student loans right now, and she knows theres a school of thought that says to repay de bt you should cut coffee from your budget first.Personally, though, I think its much more effective to give up big ticket items (like a car or my own apartment, neither of which I have) over the small ones to get out of debt, she says. Ive found Im able to repay my loans much faster by not having major expenses over sacrificing the little ones that bring you joy. Like my lattes. Never gonna give you up.6. Exactly $64 a month.I hate to admit it but I get a $4 cold brew on the way in to work four out of five days a week, which adds up to $64/month, says Joanna. It helps me wake up in the morning. Also, I switched from an iced mocha which is 300+ calories, and the cold brew I drink now is 15 calories.7. $40 on K-Cups and $12 to $18 a week on coffee runs.I buy the big packung of Dunkin Donut Coffee from Sams Club for $40. It has 72 K-Cups in it, so it lasts me a month especially because sometimes I have two to three cups of coffee a day, says Angela Worley. On top of the $40, I do spen d an extra $12-$18 a week if I buy coffee at a drive-thru.Worley is a work-from-home mom, so she says she really needs all the energy to keep up with the amount of clients she has, while also keeping up with her 17-month baby.Also, I come from a Latin family, and it is part of the culture to have at least one cup of coffee a day. I have been drinking since I can remember, and get those awful headaches when I skip it in the morning.8. $300 a month.Im a recording artist for Manhaton Records, and I live my life on tour. When Im not on stage, Im in pursuit of the comfort of aromatic coffee houses across the US, UK and Europe, says Sari Schorr. I think my tour bus is fueled by coffee. Without it, I feel like Im running through the sand in stilettos.Schorr spends about $300 per month on her refined coffee addiction.9. $48 a month.Ive never understood the whole Suburban Mom Starbucks thing who spends $5 a day on coffee? asks Lisa Lightner. I buy my coffee ground, $12 a bag, and brew it at home. When I have extra time in the morning, I use an old-fashioned percolator and make Bulletproof Coffee. Otherwise, drip is fine. I spend $48 a month 1 bag per week. I havent purchased a fancy coffee drink in decades. Seems like a waste of money and calories and carbs.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a feminist, a freelance journalist and an adventure aficionado with an affinity for impulsive solo travel. She spends her days writing about womens empowerment from around the world. You can follow her work on her blog, HerReport.org, and follow her journeys on Instagram her_report,Twitterherreportand Facebook.

Why Resume Writing Features

Why Resume Writing Features What Everybody Dislikes About Why Resume Writing and Why As its the opening of your CV, you should provide a fantastic beginning to your resume with a very good start. A great CV writer will normally update fundamental information as a portion of the tafelgeschirr within a brief time period (usually about 3 months) however if the update requires more in depth work for instance re-tailoring the CV for a specific job then a fee is normally charged. The fruchtwein suitable time to center on the resume writing and editing procedure is early in the early hours, the moment the mind is fresh and the distractions are minimal. Basically, resume writing is an art and just a number of the applicants can pull it off. Hence, you need to be in a position to present your aims clearly and carefully in your CV. As you are aware that the career aim is the very first section of you CV and hence it must be written accurately, it is likewise important to compose diffe rent sections carefully. If so, the very first step that you need to do is to prepare your job resume. The reply can frequently be simply found by viewing the application or CV. Sending credit letters is a strong mode of communication when managing a credit score business or standard small business. A superb CV writing service will give a personal and expert service to every customer irrespective of skill collection. When youre looking for a job which you require a similar visibility. You truly make a whole website for yourself. What You Can Do About Why Resume Writing Beginning in the Next Eight Minutes Though your private preference will always have precedence on your choice, you should also bear in mind your abilities. A well written CV can truly have an effect on the career you end up in, and perhaps more to the point the options which youve got available to you. The focus ought to be on the hobbies that will be directly linked to the open position. Writing the exact same gives an excellent impression to the employers that youre serious enough about your future and might be considered for the applied position. What You Dont Know About Why Resume Writing In the previous decades, Internal Medicine Jobs was larger and professionals would deal with some wider collection of non-surgical troubles. Its possible to also provide a concise description about your expertise and experience in the area of chemical engineering. When having a job thats in high demand is critical, then the Internal Medicine Jobs ought to be considered. The main reason behind its the expertise, domain knowledge and altogether various range of work the work profile demands. Your customer care analyst job description plays a critical role in making you geta job prospect. Whenever theres absence of experience, a blog can compensate for it. You should master the art of selling without looking just like you want to sell. Such kind of further details help determine the decis ion makers and they prefer to provide preference to the candidate in great fashion.

Read My Mouth

Read My Mouth Read My Mouth Read My MouthIf you saw someone walking around with a mouthguard, you might think they just woke up and forgot to take it out. But one day it might be a way to alert a doctor to a hidden problem they have. A team at the University of California, San Diego, is hard at work on a mouthguard that may just affect someones chances of getting diabetes or other ailments. Weve been excited about the wearables space and there are watches that measure a few medical things but we want to get more information out of them for medical patients, athletes and people interested in building tech that can monitor chemicals, says Patrick Mercier, assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering, whose earlier experience included working on powering a wireless transmitter from a biologic battery that was located inside the inner ear. Trying to do that with blood can be invasive so we wanted to look at noninvasive signatures. They chose to focus on saliva, which can, f or example, show high uric acid levels, something which can correlate to risk for diabetes, he says. A great idea in theory, but the challenge was making the sensors accurate enough and making them last long enough to be effective.The mouthguard sensor can monitor uric acid levels in menschlich saliva and transmit the information wirelessly. Image Energy-Efficient Microsystems Lab at UCSD For the screen-printed sensor, the conductive inks are printed and then functionalized with appropriate enzymes that respond electrochemically to a metabolite that is being measured. They are measuring the aforementioned uric acid but they have demonstrated another sensing modality in terms of sensing lactates in saliva as well, he says. Were working on building better sensorssaliva is a different environment to work in because it has proteins and other chemicals that interfere with measurements, he explains. For the electronic side, were really power limited. We need to use low powered communicati ons protocols like Bluetooth low energy and make sure were integrating all of our electronic components well so that this all fits in a reasonable form factor. However, he believes that ultimately, Bluetooth low energy will not be low enough energy for these applications. Thats a challenge for us in the wireless industry and we have to try and address this through new low-power radio technologies, he says. They have presently validated using human saliva measurements but have not placed the mouthguard in someones mouth, he says. They eventually will apply for Internal Review Board approval to start human testing. The team also has a goal to use the mouthguard to measure stress levels. The idea is we look at planes and have hundreds of sensors but, yet, the pilot has none, says Mercier, the co-director of the Center for Wearable Sensors. Part of the motivation is to measure biomarkers that represent stress of the pilot so adjustments can be made. Theres a long way to go, but Mercier is excited by where they are at this point. Its a cutting edge area of research that has implications that are wide from consumer electronics to healthcare, he says. Our hope is that it just may make a difference in someones life. Eric Butterman is an independent writer. Learn about the latest trends in bioengineering at ASMEs Global Congress onNanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology. For Further Discussion Its a cutting edge area of research that has implications that are wide from consumer electronics to healthcare.Prof. Patrick Mercier, University of California, San Diego