Sciennes P4-7 Science Assembly - The Brain 27.2.15
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science and is it as male dominant as other areas of science?
Explore the critical issues faced by female scientists in this area of study and has the situation
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animals. Biological science aim to understand at molecular level biochemical level to
organismal and population levels. It include branches like Biochemistry, cell biology,
computational Biology, Biophysics, Development biology, evolution, ecology, microbiology,
Molecular biology etc.,
Beginning in the 1960, when the women movement in 20th century was nearing its peak, woman
compaigned for and finally won equal right in education and employment . Instead of few
woman training to be teacher, nurse, female student in increase in number were now choosing
career in physics, chemistry, maths
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important discoveries in a variety fields in science. Several of their contributions throughout
history have even surpassed those their male counterparts. List of famous female scientists below
are organized in order of popularity as given below:
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Famous for: Work on radioactivity
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3. Lise Meitner ( 1878-1968)
Famous for : Work on Nuclear physics
Lise Meitner was a key member of discoveries of nuclear fission.
4. Maria Mitchell (1818 - 1889)
Famous for : Work on astronomy
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comet in 1847 that was named as Miss Mitchell Comet.
5. Elizabeth Blackburn (1948)
Famous for : Telomere (present at end of chromosomes)
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which replenishes telomere
6. Gertrude B. Elion ( 1918-1919)
Famous for : Development of new drugs
She won joint winner of noble prize in physiology and medicine in 1988 , one of her notable
creations was the development of AIDS drug AZT.
7.Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958)
Famous for : Research on DNA, RNA, graphite
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x-ray diffraction images of DNA. Her worked result in finding DNA.
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The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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- 1. Sciennes Primary Assembly P4-P7 Friday 27th February 2015
- 2. DR MICHAEL EDDLESTON EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY
- 4. Why do people become scientists??
- 6. Marie Curie
- 8. His Question was: How can I see what is in a person’s head?
- 9. But in more detail than by x-ray
- 10. 1960s
- 15. 1971 – first person ever to get a CT scan ….
- 16. Modern CT
- 17. MRI
- 19. Modern scanner
- 20. Incredible modern imaging of the body
- 21. Nobel Prize for Medicine 1979
- 22. Who was Nobel ?
- 23. ?
- 24. ?
- 25. Nobel invented TNT and used his money to fund the Nobel Prizes
- 28. 1936 Banned from working in medicine or university
- 29. Banned from working in medicine or university
- 30. Her question: How does the brain connect?
- 31. She wanted to know about brain connections
- 32. Moved to work with her hero Viktor Hamburger
- 34. ‘Something’ was released by the tissue, causing it to extend ‘shoots’
- 35. She found a protein that she called Nerve Growth Factor or NGF
- 36. NGF helps cells survive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in2ig3c9lCQ
- 37. Nobel Prize for Medicine 1986
- 38. ?
- 39. Sciennes Values Respect Honesty Rights and Responsibility Quality Equality Kindness Good manners Forgiveness Co-operation Citizenship
- 40. What have you done today that makes YOU feel proud? P4 Scots’ Night
- 41. What have you done today that makes YOU feel proud? Yash Winner of Steven Lui Cup for Burns Recital 2015
- 42. What have you done today that makes YOU feel proud? Cai and Ross Rainforest Song
- 43. What have you done today that makes YOU feel proud? Wild About Scotland Science Lab
- 44. What have you done today that makes YOU feel proud? Emma Bronze and Silver Medals for Drama, Singing and Dance
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