Topics We Have Been Discussing

These links will bring you to the topics that we've been discussing on this blog.


Click on each "Title" so you can read what students have written about specific topics or ideas.


Why does data need to be explained?
Scientists collect data, but the data alone cannot define 'science.'  Discuss the importance of explaining the data.  What does this tell you about science? Read some of our thoughts here.




Is Science a solitary or a social endeavor?
Society often thinks of scientists as working alone in a laboratory.  What do you think about this idea?  What kind of work do you see yourself doing in the future?  Read our responses here.




Science used to be done for 'fun'
In the past, we have seen how scientists in the 18th century were doing experiments and learning about nature during their free time (as a leisure activity).  What do you think about why this doesn't happen in the present?  Is there something more 'important' now, compared to the 18th century?  Read our answers here.




Lessons learned from studying 'older' scientists
Why study Galileo, Newton, or how the engine was invented?  What are the general themes of science that we learn by studying these great men or these important inventions.  (These were some of our first blog entries this Term).  Read our replies here.




Researching Asian Health Traditions
We didn't spend much time in class learning about 'science' in Asian cultures.  On our own, by doing online and book research, we learned about a specific health tradition associated with Asia.  Here are some of our proposals for topics that we researched.  Read our proposals here.