Data as of 03/31/2017. Joshua Spencer is a portfolio manager and research analyst in the U.S. Equity Division of T. Rowe Price. He is the lead portfolio manager for the Global Technology Equity Strategy. Mr. Spencer also has portfolio management responsibilities in the firm's US Structured Research Equity Strategy.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse.NEP defines Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making.
Gaia was originally the acronym for Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics, the initial name of the mission. This reflected the optical technique of interferometry that was first planned for use on the spacecraft. Although the acronym (initially written GAIA) is no longer applicable, the name remains (without the initial caps) to provide project continuity. .