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  • Thus the delegation included figures such as Neil Turock, the noted cosmologist who started the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, a network designed to promote the kinds of innovative abilities necessary for entrepreneurship.

    Africa, the Ultimate Startup Doug Richard 2011

  • There remains room for alternatives like the ekpyrotic cyclic universe model of Steinhart and Turock (see _Analog_, April 2002 and January 2003), in which two extra-dimensional "branes" clap together to produce a later-stage Big Bang with no inflation or initial singularity.

    Analog Science Fiction and Fact 2003

  • Turock serves as chair of the Spectrum Presidential Initiative.

    American Library Association Recent Press Releases 2010

  • Turock also is co-chairman of the Street Light Working Group, which involves more than half of the municipal governments in San Diego County along with SDG&E, CleanTech and others.

    Fore, right! 2010

  • Since its founding, Turock and her family have provided several gifts to the Spectrum Scholarship program, including the creation of the Betty J. Turock Scholarship in 2001.

    American Library Association Recent Press Releases 2010

  • "When all is said and done, the net effect of what they do is going to be a reduction in light pollution," Turock said.

    Fore, right! 2010

  • Turock, who is leading the streetlight campaign for CleanTech San Diego, a nonprofit group dedicated to greening the economy.

    Fore, right! 2010

  • "By providing this forum, each city can choose which technology and options are best-suited for its specific" needs, Turock said.

    Fore, right! 2010

  • Turock said replacement lights not only save energy, but also are a good public relations measure for cities interested in highlighting power-saving upgrades, which typically are hidden from public view inside buildings.

    Fore, right! 2010

  • He encouraged cities to dim some streetlights in the wee hours of the morning when there's little traffic - something Turock said is in the works to cut energy use.

    Fore, right! 2010

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