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• A nice game where your favourite Chemist will help
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• A classical Martin Gardner mathematics-based
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From the Magic of Science to the Science of Magic
This document discusses connecting magic and science through various projects and demonstrations. It introduces Miquel Duran, a professor who promotes using magic to explain complex chemistry concepts. Some of his projects include using magic to explain topics like aromaticity, entropy, and the periodic table. The document discusses how magic can engage students and improve communication skills, while science can create new magical effects. It provides examples of using magic to explain the periodic table and elements at an event.
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- 1. From the Magicof Chemistry to the Chemistry of Magic #magsci #nosic8, Prullans, 7/6/2018 Miquel Duran @miquelduran Institut de Química Computacional i Catàlisi Càtedra de Cultura Científica i Comunicació Digital Universitat de Girona Project co-leader in Madrid @fblascoxyz Current Girona team @judit__torrent @silviasimonr @pepduran
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- 3. Let’s start withan enticing song! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljsUVDOc YB0
- 4. Micro + miniCV Miquel Duran (@miquelduran aka @quelet) is professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Girona and a researcher in Quantum Chemistry. Fostering Internet tools in science communication, a few years ago a short course in magic opened him an amazing world to connect Magic and Science. He promotes actively Open Knowledge, is friends with MOOCs, organizes TEDxUdG events - and rides an MTB in his leisure time. His preferred quote belongs to "Le Petit Prince": "Tu sais, quand on est tellement triste, on aime les couchers de soleil". And his own “This is me and my digital circumstances. Website: http://miquelduran.net University professor. Research in Quantum Chemistry. Digital Science Communication, Magic and Science, MOOCs, TEDx events, Open Knowledge @miquelduran Wikipedia usuari:quelet
- 5. What is amagician? • An artist that plays the role of a magician (classic definition) • A university professor that plays (or does not play a all) the role of a university professor (quantum definition)
- 6. ART AND SCIENCE:Dalí
- 7. We like tocomunicate science using low- cost procedures in terms of time, energy, money, ... And attention • And we love to explain complex concepts in Science (and Chemistry indeed) using metaphors, analoges... And Magic of course • Examples: • Aromaticity • Entropy • Quantum mechanics • EPR entangled pairs • DNA (structure, mutations), proteins
- 8. Academic projects • Wethink that dissemination/science communication projects, and also education innovation projectes, should be similar to hard- research projects: 3 year, competitive, peer- reviewed, assessed. • They should give rise to salary rewards and taken into account in hiring/promotion processes.
- 9. On Open Knowledge •We advocate the use of Open Knowledge, Open Science • We foster good communication skills by our Ph.D. students – and all members of the Department of Chemistry. • We try to make intelligent use of Internet tools.
- 10. Clues • 2015 and2017 meetings on Science, Magic, and Education • 2016, 2017 and 2018 Summer Camp on Magic and Science, targeted to high schollers and early science students. • TEDxUdG and TEDxGironaWomen series of events
- 11. Magic and Science:the project • Magic of the Periodic Table (2015) • Magic of Food (2016) • Magic of Color (2017) • WeekDayRings (2017) • Magic of Rubik’s Cube (2018) • Magic of the Periodic Table revisited (2019, UNESCO IY) • Collaboration with Dr. Fernando Blasco, Univ Polit Madrid, maths professor and mathemagician.
- 12. Magic and Science? •Magic useful to understand, engage with, and promote awareness of, Science. • Science explains Magic – and provides new effects and creates new tools. • Magic allows to improve Communication Skills • Magic increases self-confidence: against fear of rejection and fear of failure • Secrets, Mysteries, and awe
- 13. A relevant notehere: • Let’s perform games and tricks where the secret, if ever revealed, leads to a better experience that attending the magic performance itself • That’s what mathematics-based tricks are!
- 14. The Periodic Tableof the Elements of Yesteryear
- 16. Periodic Table beingtold while solving a Rubik’s Cube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwzHeRT ofMk
- 17. “Principes de lachimie” 1869 Dmitri Mendeléiev
- 18. Periodic Table ofthe Elements, 2017 Edition
- 19. • There areall kinds of Periodic Tables – e.g., that of Jams – However, they are not actually periodic
- 20. Atomic symbols haveone or tw letters
- 22. Ge Rb MoAg Te La As Sr Tc Cd I Ce Se Y Ru In Xe Pr Br Zr Rh Sn Cs Nd Kr Nb Pd Sb Ba U
- 23. S Sc FeGa Te La Cl Ti Co Cd I Ce Ar V Ni In Xe Pr K Cr Cu Sn Cs Nd Ca Mn Zn Sb Ba Es
- 24. O Al FeGa Ru La F Si Co Zr Rh Ce Ne P Ni Nb Pd Pr Na Cr Cu Mo Ag Nd Mg Mn Zn Tc Ba Lv
- 25. Be Al TiGa Ru I B Si V Kr Rh Xe C P Ni Rb Pd Cs N Ca Cu Sr Ag Nd Mg Sc Zn Y Te Fl
- 26. He Na TiGa Mo Sb Li Si V Se Tc Xe C P Fe Br Pd Cs N Ar Co Sr Ag Ce Ne K Zn Y Sn Pr
- 27. H Na ScGa Nb Sb Li Al V As Tc I B P Mn Br Rh Cs N Cl Co Rb Ag La F K Cu Y In Pr
- 28. Which chemical elementare you?
- 29. Which is yourelement?
- 30. Sun, moon, andthe planets
- 31. What if... Youlie a little bit?
- 32. Façana de laPassió de la Sagrada Família, dissenyada per l'escultor Josep Maria Subirachs, mostra un quadrat màgic d'ordre 4
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- 48. What about YOUbeing the actual magicians?
- 50. About your favouriteChemist • A nice game where your favourite Chemist will help us find a card freely selected by you. • A classical Martin Gardner mathematics-based trick. [spelling]
- 51. Looking forward... • UNESCOInternational Year of the Periodic Table of the Elements 2019 • Tetris • 3-D PTE with cubes, tetris-like • Connection between PTE and the Rubik’s Cube analog Pyraminx • More adaptations and new magical tricks involving the Table and the Elements
- 52. Thank you verymuch! http://magsci.eu
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- 55. Additional games • Tripthru the periodic table • Spelling • Pb game • Entropy (metals/nonmetals)
- 56. Alumini Hidroge n Sofre Rubidi Urani Heli CarboniEstronci Bor Voyage thru the Periodic Table
- 57. Have you evermixed colors?
- 58. Have you evermixed colors? http://hesatalentedboy.com/mickey-mouse-chewing-stick/
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