This document provides a summary of the 2020 Annual Report for the Summer Science Program (SSP). It discusses how SSP was successfully transitioned to an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 1,400 applicants and 144 participants from around the world. It highlights some of the academic programs in astrophysics and biochemistry that were held virtually and the technologies used. It also provides an overview of the college destinations of SSP 2019 participants, with many attending top universities for science and engineering.
This document provides an overview of the 2021 Summer Science Program (SSP), including updates on its academic programs. It discusses how SSP ran fully online for the second consecutive summer due to the pandemic. It highlights the genomics research program being launched at Purdue University, as well as reports from the academic directors of the various discipline-specific programs. It discusses how SSP fosters a strong sense of community among its participants. It also provides a list of the colleges/universities attended by SSP alumni from the class of 2020.
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The document summarizes Brian Schmidt's lecture about the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the universe, for which he won the Nobel Prize. Schmidt's research team, including Notre Dame professor Peter Garnavich, observed distant supernovae and measured their brightness and redshift to determine the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, contradicting previous theories. This resurrected Einstein's cosmological constant and required a restructuring of understandings about the fundamental nature of the universe.
The document is the 2019 annual report for the Summer Science Program (SSP). It includes the following:
1) Summaries of the four SSP programs in 2019 - astrophysics at New Mexico Tech, astrophysics at University of Colorado Boulder, biochemistry at Purdue University, and biochemistry at UC San Diego. The summaries describe the academic work, guest speakers, field trips, and outcomes of the programs.
2) Statistics on SSP including the number of applicants, admission rate, demographic information on participants, and financial aid amounts.
3) A letter from the executive director discussing the 20th anniversary of SSP becoming independent and the benefits and challenges of being an independent program.
The document is a magazine from the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences that discusses various topics related to the college. It contains short articles on scholars exploring various topics around the world, from Belize to the Arctic to Los Angeles. It also discusses how faculty and students at the college collaborate to address societal challenges through various disciplines like health, sustainability, social welfare and education.
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The document summarizes new collaborations formed by the University of Notre Dame College of Science. It discusses partnerships with MD Anderson Cancer Center and Loyola University to provide research opportunities for Notre Dame students in cancer research. It also describes the formation of new relationships in Silicon Valley as part of Notre Dame's California Initiative to provide career and research opportunities for students and identify partners to help commercialize Notre Dame's research.
The University of Notre Dame College of Science welcomed two new faculty members in fall 2013:
1) Luqun Shen joined the Department of Biological Sciences as an assistant professor. His research focuses on understanding how cells sense and respond to environmental stresses using budding yeast as a model organism.
2) John Kwon joined the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry as an assistant professor. His research group uses mass spectrometry-based proteomics to study post-translational modifications and their roles in human disease.
This project between the EU and Brazil aims to enrich student learning through open schooling and participatory science in the core curriculum. Open schooling promotes cooperation between schools, scientists, and local communities for students to solve real problems. The Augmented Reality in Schools initiative involved science teachers, students, researchers, and medical students using AR to guide secondary students in science subjects supported by scientists. Participants engaged with real-life issues, used AR to acquire knowledge supported by teachers, and worked with peers on participatory science projects related to COVID-19. Findings showed AR helped students explore concepts visually and interactively, engaged them in discussions with researchers, and increased their interest and understanding of science. Recommendations included planning, access to resources
This document provides an overview of the 2021 Summer Science Program (SSP), including updates on its academic programs. It discusses how SSP ran fully online for the second consecutive summer due to the pandemic. It highlights the genomics research program being launched at Purdue University, as well as reports from the academic directors of the various discipline-specific programs. It discusses how SSP fosters a strong sense of community among its participants. It also provides a list of the colleges/universities attended by SSP alumni from the class of 2020.
scientia_vol_3_BELIEVE ME THIS IS IMPORTANTJack McLaren
The document summarizes Brian Schmidt's lecture about the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the universe, for which he won the Nobel Prize. Schmidt's research team, including Notre Dame professor Peter Garnavich, observed distant supernovae and measured their brightness and redshift to determine the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, contradicting previous theories. This resurrected Einstein's cosmological constant and required a restructuring of understandings about the fundamental nature of the universe.
The document is the 2019 annual report for the Summer Science Program (SSP). It includes the following:
1) Summaries of the four SSP programs in 2019 - astrophysics at New Mexico Tech, astrophysics at University of Colorado Boulder, biochemistry at Purdue University, and biochemistry at UC San Diego. The summaries describe the academic work, guest speakers, field trips, and outcomes of the programs.
2) Statistics on SSP including the number of applicants, admission rate, demographic information on participants, and financial aid amounts.
3) A letter from the executive director discussing the 20th anniversary of SSP becoming independent and the benefits and challenges of being an independent program.
The document is a magazine from the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences that discusses various topics related to the college. It contains short articles on scholars exploring various topics around the world, from Belize to the Arctic to Los Angeles. It also discusses how faculty and students at the college collaborate to address societal challenges through various disciplines like health, sustainability, social welfare and education.
Black Hole Essay. The Universe of Black Holes - Free Essay Example PapersOwl...Shalonda Jefferson
The Study of Black Holes - Free Essay Example | PapersOwl.com. Black Holes Essay. Black Holes: Mysterious in Many Ways - Free Essay Example | PapersOwl.com. Black holes: A simple explanation - ClearIAS. Black Holes Research Paper. Black holes. The Universe of Black Holes - Free Essay Example | PapersOwl.com. Essay Black Hole | Black Hole | Gravity. (PDF) The many definitions of a black hole. Scientific Explanation of Black Holes Essay Example | Topics and Well .... Calaméo - Black Hole Essay: How to Write an Essay on Black Holes. Black Hole: A Black Sphere in the Universe - Free Essay Example .... The Phenomenon of Black Holes - Free Essay Example - 1101 Words ....
The document summarizes new collaborations formed by the University of Notre Dame College of Science. It discusses partnerships with MD Anderson Cancer Center and Loyola University to provide research opportunities for Notre Dame students in cancer research. It also describes the formation of new relationships in Silicon Valley as part of Notre Dame's California Initiative to provide career and research opportunities for students and identify partners to help commercialize Notre Dame's research.
The University of Notre Dame College of Science welcomed two new faculty members in fall 2013:
1) Luqun Shen joined the Department of Biological Sciences as an assistant professor. His research focuses on understanding how cells sense and respond to environmental stresses using budding yeast as a model organism.
2) John Kwon joined the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry as an assistant professor. His research group uses mass spectrometry-based proteomics to study post-translational modifications and their roles in human disease.
This project between the EU and Brazil aims to enrich student learning through open schooling and participatory science in the core curriculum. Open schooling promotes cooperation between schools, scientists, and local communities for students to solve real problems. The Augmented Reality in Schools initiative involved science teachers, students, researchers, and medical students using AR to guide secondary students in science subjects supported by scientists. Participants engaged with real-life issues, used AR to acquire knowledge supported by teachers, and worked with peers on participatory science projects related to COVID-19. Findings showed AR helped students explore concepts visually and interactively, engaged them in discussions with researchers, and increased their interest and understanding of science. Recommendations included planning, access to resources
The document is a letter from the Dean of the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame introducing the Spring 2013 issue of the undergraduate research journal Scientia. It highlights that over 50% of undergraduates in the College of Science participate in research experiences. The research gives students opportunities to apply their knowledge and develop skills beyond the classroom. Students are helping advance scientific fields and create new knowledge that could impact society. The Dean is proud of the student editors and authors who produced this volume of the journal.
Society often promotes careers like music, acting, and athletics that lead to fame, while careers in science are less appreciated. The author discusses how they grew up wanting to be a doctor but discovered research through their involvement in the RISE program. This semester they learned various laboratory techniques and conducted two research projects, one isolating and characterizing a mycobacteriophage. The intensive coursework and hands-on research experience has improved the author's skills and prepared them for potential research careers over other options like medicine. Their upcoming summer research will help determine if they pursue research long-term.
The document is the October 2014 issue of Scientific American, which includes articles on discoveries of gravitational waves from the big bang, efforts to develop disease-resistant coffee crops, how mechanical forces influence cell and tissue development, potential energy from methane hydrates, and celebrating the 100th birthday of renowned mathematician and puzzle author Martin Gardner. The issue also has a special report on how diversity powers innovation in science.
The document provides an overview of news and events from USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences in spring/summer 2014. It highlights Arieh Warshel receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Mellon Foundation investing in digital humanities projects at USC, and Hillary Clinton being honored for her work on immigrant integration. It also summarizes various lectures, including one by psychologist Daphna Oyserman on achieving goals, and events like International GIS Day hosted by the Spatial Sciences Institute.
This newsletter provides updates about the STAR Program and its students. It highlights an alumni spotlight interview with Nam Che who conducted research in the STAR Program in the early 1990s. The interview discusses their fondest memories in the program and how it helped prepare them for college and career. It also provides news items about the program celebrating its 25th anniversary and Dr. Brinton being named Woman of the Year. Current STAR students share their research experiences and future goals of attending college to study science fields.
This document discusses the importance of teaching coding to students from a young age. It notes that many everyday objects are made possible through code, yet most people do not know how to read and write code. The document advocates introducing coding to students as young as kindergarten as a fun activity rather than something negative. It provides examples of coding apps and platforms that are age-appropriate for different grade levels. The goal is to help students build positive attitudes towards coding and see its relevance to solving real-world problems.
Jerry S. Chen, a PhD graduate, recently published an article in the PLOS Computational Biology Journal along with SDSU faculty Joseph Mahaffy and Robert Zeller. The article, titled "An Expanded Notch-Delta Model Exhibiting Long-Range Patterning and Incorporating MicroRNA Regulation," was featured on the journal cover. The article contributed to an expanded mathematical model that explains irregular patterning in marine invertebrates based on experimental data and building upon classical Notch-Delta models. The SDSU Computational Science program has graduated 11 students from its quantitative biology PhD and master's programs, with another 6 currently enrolled.
The document discusses the challenges and importance of science communication. It proposes several potential solutions to improve science communication including establishing a specialized science news agency, increasing science programming on radio and TV, creating regular science pages in newspapers, and organizing science festivals and events to link science and society.
Listen to this recording of by IFLA's ENSULIB standing committee, to learn how libraries are working at the forefront of citizen science; the connection between NASA climate change science, citizen science observations, and mosquito-borne disease; how the international GLOBE Mission Mosquito citizen science campaign is providing a common language and approach for meeting the global challenge to ensure good health for all from mosquito-borne diseases; and examples of resources and partnerships that public, academic, and research libraries can leverage.
This document summarizes research being conducted at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. It features three young researchers at the Queen's Cancer Research Institute who are approaching cancer research in different but interconnected ways. It also profiles several other Queen's researchers studying topics like Renaissance imagery, international criminal law, and risk analysis. The document emphasizes that younger generations of scholars are leading innovation in fields like digital scholarship and data-driven research.
John A. Pollock - How People Learn: Stories from Transmedia for STEM and Heal...SeriousGamesAssoc
Presenter: John A. Pollock, Partnership in Education, Duquesne University
This presentation will provide advice through examples of successful and not so successful interactive media projects. Our perspective is from an academic world, where evaluation and assessment are integrated into the entire logic model of development and workflow. Out goal is to produce innovative and engaging resources that enrich STEM and health literacy. While our target audience are late elementary through middle-school tweens, projects are developed with a general public audience in mind. Many projects have benefited from development carried out in concert with co-development of exhibits for local science museums, which then transition to schools and general public use. The materials produced have included animated digital dome, group interactive media, single-player video games, Apps, and interactive museum exhibits, tangible exhibits, comic books and broadcast television. Published studies on statistically significant learning will be discussed along with the imperative undercurrent of the need for the gaming experience to be fun.
The document provides information about various science workshops and activities organized by The Futurist. The mission is to inspire young minds to pursue science through hands-on experiments. Various workshops will be conducted over the summer, including those led by celebrity science educator F.A.Q. Prateek. The workshops aim to benefit students by making science fun and interactive through activities related to topics like magnetism, sound, astronomy and more. A total of 30,000 students across 30 schools are expected to participate in the workshops.
This thesis explores the associations between blue light exposure, illuminance levels, and sleep/wake patterns in two populations experiencing circadian disruption: adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and older adults. An exploratory study with 8 adolescents with ASD found that blue light exposure before bed was associated with delayed sleep onset. A study of 20 older adults found that in summer, compared to winter, daytime physical activity, blue light exposure, and illuminance levels were higher. Correlated component regression suggested morning blue light exposure predicted total nighttime sleep, daytime activity predicted sleep efficiency, and visual function predicted minutes awake at night. The findings indicate light exposure, health outcomes like activity and vision, influence sleep quality, with implications for health interventions and building
Scientific research is a journey into the unknown, so teaching science with tried and tested practicals does not prepare students for the excitement and uncertainty of scientific discovery. Undertaking actual scientific research provides considerable learning opportunities for pupils and provides researchers with the opportunity to engage young people with their work in a rich and rewarding manner. Partnerships between researchers and young scientists can contribute to scientific breakthroughs and provide real insights and skills for aspiring young scientists. However, such approaches are not without their challenges. You will be presented with cases studies from space science and plant pathology research followed by the chance to engage in round table discussions with teachers, researchers, funders and science communicators involved in these projects. This will provide you the opportunity to discuss how you can involve schools and young people in research or support them to carry out their own scientific investigations.
Speakers: Becky Parker (Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys), Paul Nicholson (John Innes Centre), Sarah Calne (Wymondham High Academy), Chair: Tristan Maclean (BBSRC Inspiring Young Scientists)
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4. Ensure the paper meets expectations and authorize payment if pleased. Free revisions are provided.
5. Multiple revisions can be requested to ensure satisfaction. Plagiarized work results in a full refund.
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Alexandre De Masi, Katarzyna Wac, Getting Most out of your SENSORS: Mixed-Methods Research Methodology Enabling Identification, Modelling and Predicting Human Aspects of Mobile Sensing “In the Wild”, 19th IEEE Conference on Sensors (IEEE SENSORS’20), October 2020.
This document discusses promoting gender equality in education and STEM fields. It notes that girls are less likely than boys to take science subjects in high school in western countries. It discusses how stereotypes and unconscious bias can influence career choices and expectations. It promotes the idea of equitable education that creates an enabling environment for all students. It provides examples of international initiatives like Girls in ICT day that aim to encourage women in STEM. The document concludes by offering resources for building inclusive classrooms and rethinking teaching methods.
This document summarizes a talk given by Jane Lubchenco at the 1997 AAAS annual meeting about how the scientific community needs to adapt to meet new environmental challenges. It discusses four key points: 1) How the world is changing due to human impacts like population growth and resource use; 2) The implications of these global changes for society; 3) The role science must play in addressing challenges created by a changing world; and 4) How scientists should respond to these challenges by reexamining priorities and redirecting efforts towards more sustainable solutions. The author calls on scientists to define a new social contract to devote their skills and research towards the most pressing problems of the day in exchange for public funding.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
The document is a letter from the Dean of the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame introducing the Spring 2013 issue of the undergraduate research journal Scientia. It highlights that over 50% of undergraduates in the College of Science participate in research experiences. The research gives students opportunities to apply their knowledge and develop skills beyond the classroom. Students are helping advance scientific fields and create new knowledge that could impact society. The Dean is proud of the student editors and authors who produced this volume of the journal.
Society often promotes careers like music, acting, and athletics that lead to fame, while careers in science are less appreciated. The author discusses how they grew up wanting to be a doctor but discovered research through their involvement in the RISE program. This semester they learned various laboratory techniques and conducted two research projects, one isolating and characterizing a mycobacteriophage. The intensive coursework and hands-on research experience has improved the author's skills and prepared them for potential research careers over other options like medicine. Their upcoming summer research will help determine if they pursue research long-term.
The document is the October 2014 issue of Scientific American, which includes articles on discoveries of gravitational waves from the big bang, efforts to develop disease-resistant coffee crops, how mechanical forces influence cell and tissue development, potential energy from methane hydrates, and celebrating the 100th birthday of renowned mathematician and puzzle author Martin Gardner. The issue also has a special report on how diversity powers innovation in science.
The document provides an overview of news and events from USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences in spring/summer 2014. It highlights Arieh Warshel receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Mellon Foundation investing in digital humanities projects at USC, and Hillary Clinton being honored for her work on immigrant integration. It also summarizes various lectures, including one by psychologist Daphna Oyserman on achieving goals, and events like International GIS Day hosted by the Spatial Sciences Institute.
This newsletter provides updates about the STAR Program and its students. It highlights an alumni spotlight interview with Nam Che who conducted research in the STAR Program in the early 1990s. The interview discusses their fondest memories in the program and how it helped prepare them for college and career. It also provides news items about the program celebrating its 25th anniversary and Dr. Brinton being named Woman of the Year. Current STAR students share their research experiences and future goals of attending college to study science fields.
This document discusses the importance of teaching coding to students from a young age. It notes that many everyday objects are made possible through code, yet most people do not know how to read and write code. The document advocates introducing coding to students as young as kindergarten as a fun activity rather than something negative. It provides examples of coding apps and platforms that are age-appropriate for different grade levels. The goal is to help students build positive attitudes towards coding and see its relevance to solving real-world problems.
Jerry S. Chen, a PhD graduate, recently published an article in the PLOS Computational Biology Journal along with SDSU faculty Joseph Mahaffy and Robert Zeller. The article, titled "An Expanded Notch-Delta Model Exhibiting Long-Range Patterning and Incorporating MicroRNA Regulation," was featured on the journal cover. The article contributed to an expanded mathematical model that explains irregular patterning in marine invertebrates based on experimental data and building upon classical Notch-Delta models. The SDSU Computational Science program has graduated 11 students from its quantitative biology PhD and master's programs, with another 6 currently enrolled.
The document discusses the challenges and importance of science communication. It proposes several potential solutions to improve science communication including establishing a specialized science news agency, increasing science programming on radio and TV, creating regular science pages in newspapers, and organizing science festivals and events to link science and society.
Listen to this recording of by IFLA's ENSULIB standing committee, to learn how libraries are working at the forefront of citizen science; the connection between NASA climate change science, citizen science observations, and mosquito-borne disease; how the international GLOBE Mission Mosquito citizen science campaign is providing a common language and approach for meeting the global challenge to ensure good health for all from mosquito-borne diseases; and examples of resources and partnerships that public, academic, and research libraries can leverage.
This document summarizes research being conducted at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. It features three young researchers at the Queen's Cancer Research Institute who are approaching cancer research in different but interconnected ways. It also profiles several other Queen's researchers studying topics like Renaissance imagery, international criminal law, and risk analysis. The document emphasizes that younger generations of scholars are leading innovation in fields like digital scholarship and data-driven research.
John A. Pollock - How People Learn: Stories from Transmedia for STEM and Heal...SeriousGamesAssoc
Presenter: John A. Pollock, Partnership in Education, Duquesne University
This presentation will provide advice through examples of successful and not so successful interactive media projects. Our perspective is from an academic world, where evaluation and assessment are integrated into the entire logic model of development and workflow. Out goal is to produce innovative and engaging resources that enrich STEM and health literacy. While our target audience are late elementary through middle-school tweens, projects are developed with a general public audience in mind. Many projects have benefited from development carried out in concert with co-development of exhibits for local science museums, which then transition to schools and general public use. The materials produced have included animated digital dome, group interactive media, single-player video games, Apps, and interactive museum exhibits, tangible exhibits, comic books and broadcast television. Published studies on statistically significant learning will be discussed along with the imperative undercurrent of the need for the gaming experience to be fun.
The document provides information about various science workshops and activities organized by The Futurist. The mission is to inspire young minds to pursue science through hands-on experiments. Various workshops will be conducted over the summer, including those led by celebrity science educator F.A.Q. Prateek. The workshops aim to benefit students by making science fun and interactive through activities related to topics like magnetism, sound, astronomy and more. A total of 30,000 students across 30 schools are expected to participate in the workshops.
This thesis explores the associations between blue light exposure, illuminance levels, and sleep/wake patterns in two populations experiencing circadian disruption: adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and older adults. An exploratory study with 8 adolescents with ASD found that blue light exposure before bed was associated with delayed sleep onset. A study of 20 older adults found that in summer, compared to winter, daytime physical activity, blue light exposure, and illuminance levels were higher. Correlated component regression suggested morning blue light exposure predicted total nighttime sleep, daytime activity predicted sleep efficiency, and visual function predicted minutes awake at night. The findings indicate light exposure, health outcomes like activity and vision, influence sleep quality, with implications for health interventions and building
Scientific research is a journey into the unknown, so teaching science with tried and tested practicals does not prepare students for the excitement and uncertainty of scientific discovery. Undertaking actual scientific research provides considerable learning opportunities for pupils and provides researchers with the opportunity to engage young people with their work in a rich and rewarding manner. Partnerships between researchers and young scientists can contribute to scientific breakthroughs and provide real insights and skills for aspiring young scientists. However, such approaches are not without their challenges. You will be presented with cases studies from space science and plant pathology research followed by the chance to engage in round table discussions with teachers, researchers, funders and science communicators involved in these projects. This will provide you the opportunity to discuss how you can involve schools and young people in research or support them to carry out their own scientific investigations.
Speakers: Becky Parker (Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys), Paul Nicholson (John Innes Centre), Sarah Calne (Wymondham High Academy), Chair: Tristan Maclean (BBSRC Inspiring Young Scientists)
The Essay Writing Process A Step-By-Step Guide - TeJennifer Campbell
The document provides a 5-step guide for using the essay writing service HelpWriting.net:
1. Create an account with a password and email.
2. Complete a 10-minute order form with instructions, sources, and deadline. Attach sample work.
3. Review bids from writers for the request, choose one based on qualifications, and place a deposit.
4. Ensure the paper meets expectations and authorize payment if pleased. Free revisions are provided.
5. Multiple revisions can be requested to ensure satisfaction. Plagiarized work results in a full refund.
Related Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbjSiPT8scI
Thank You for referencing this work, if you find it useful!
Citation of a related scientific paper:
Berrocal, A., Manea, V., De Masi, A., Wac, K., mQoL Lab: Step-By-Step Creation of a Flexible Platform to Conduct Studies Using Interactive, Mobile, Wearable And Ubiquitous Devices, 17th International Conference On Mobile Systems And Pervasive Computing (MobiSPC), August 2020.
The talk details:
Alexandre De Masi, Katarzyna Wac, Getting Most out of your SENSORS: Mixed-Methods Research Methodology Enabling Identification, Modelling and Predicting Human Aspects of Mobile Sensing “In the Wild”, 19th IEEE Conference on Sensors (IEEE SENSORS’20), October 2020.
This document discusses promoting gender equality in education and STEM fields. It notes that girls are less likely than boys to take science subjects in high school in western countries. It discusses how stereotypes and unconscious bias can influence career choices and expectations. It promotes the idea of equitable education that creates an enabling environment for all students. It provides examples of international initiatives like Girls in ICT day that aim to encourage women in STEM. The document concludes by offering resources for building inclusive classrooms and rethinking teaching methods.
This document summarizes a talk given by Jane Lubchenco at the 1997 AAAS annual meeting about how the scientific community needs to adapt to meet new environmental challenges. It discusses four key points: 1) How the world is changing due to human impacts like population growth and resource use; 2) The implications of these global changes for society; 3) The role science must play in addressing challenges created by a changing world; and 4) How scientists should respond to these challenges by reexamining priorities and redirecting efforts towards more sustainable solutions. The author calls on scientists to define a new social contract to devote their skills and research towards the most pressing problems of the day in exchange for public funding.
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(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
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2020 Universal Times Annual Report
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Two years after a generous $275,000 development grant from an anonymous
alum, SSP’s third research project is coming into focus. We have chosen an
experiment in directed evolution, proposed by Dr. Fyodor Kondrashov and Catalin Rusnac at
the Institute of Science and Technology in Vienna, Austria.
Each team will 3D-print, assemble, program,
and test a “morbidostat,” an automated evo-
lution accelerator, and use it to evolve anti-
biotic resistance in E. coli. They will hypoth-
esize genetic changes, sequence the DNA
using PCR, and analyze the results.
This project is highly interdisciplinary, includ-
ing biomedical engineering, genetics, coding,
statistics, and calculus, and plenty of oppor-
tunities for overcoming setbacks and frustra-
tions – always integral to the SSP experience!
To refine and test the project, we’ve part-
nered with Prof. Tamara Kinzer-Ursem and her colleagues at Purdue’s Weldon School of Bio-
medical Engineering. They plan to teach a pilot next summer, then the first SSP in Genomics
in 2022. Strict sterile techniques and protocols will be followed, as required by Purdue’s
Institutional Biosafety Committee.
We’re excited about this progress! Look for continuing updates in the Universal Times
e-letter.
Genomics Project Update
Dr. Amy Barr Mlinar, Chief Academic Officer
Alumni: think about your own Summer Science Program. Now imagine it being
online. Hard to do? Or impossible??
By the beginning of March, 32 faculty had committed to teach SSP ’20, and 1,400 teenagers
had applied from 44 states and 42 countries. Then the realization hit: an in-person program
was out of the question. Would 2020 be the first summer in 62 years with no SSP?
Not a chance. Our faculty would not let these young people down. They agreed to teach
asteroid orbit determination and fungal enzyme inhibition online on short notice. They are all
heroes!
A few weeks of intense planning later, 144 teens spent hundreds of hours on Zoom, Slack,
Canvas, and Vimeo, having a life-changing research immersion without actually touching any
equipment.
But don’t take my word for it … watch the videos on SSP’s YouTube channel.
Superheroes to the Rescue
Richard Bowdon ’74, Executive Director
Teams will assemble, program, and test this Raspberry
Pi-controlled “morbidostat” to maximize the rate of evolution
of antibiotic resistance in E coli.
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FALL 2020
The new mentorship program, SSP Con-
nect, is underway. Over a hundred new
alumni are each paired with a twen-
ty-something alum to talk about college
admissions, college life, and beyond. The
pairs will meet through the fall. Contact
Katherine Hougland at khougland@ssp.
org to volunteer for 2021.
SSP Connect
Participant Exit Surveys
My son has never been more engaged
and felt more at home than he does with
his SSP family. For the program to add a
mentorship program is simply more than
we could have ever expected. The college
admission process is murky in the best of
times and, in the COVID 19 era, having
someone who recently went through it has
been a godsend.
- John D., Parent
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New Mexico Tech
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Amy Zhao, we had over 40 programs’ combined
experience when we began this summer. They
made my summer enjoyable.
I missed New Mexico and trips to the VLA and
White Sands. But I very much enjoyed the unique
opportunity for Dr. Andersen and me to work
closely with our counterparts Drs. Agnes Kim and
Cassandra Fallscheer in teaching SSP.
Each team of three participants collected its
asteroid images from multiple observatories: the
Skynet and iTelescope international networks,
and friends-of-SSP Sommers-Bausch in Boulder,
FOAH in New Mexico, and Central Washington
University. Special thanks to Fabio Mezzalira at
SBO, John Briggs ’76 at FOAH, and Dr. Fallscheer
at CWU! Teams downloaded observations, coded
the Method of Gauss orbit determinations, and
submitted their astrometry to the Minor Planet
Center.
We managed to keep them busy with four hours of
daily interactive sessions, covering everything an
SSPer needs to know, followed by four more hours
combining office hours, study group, discussion
forum, games, and other typical computer lab
shenanigans. A benefit of being online was the
chance to hear twice as many guest speakers, all
of whom were excellent.
By Closing Ceremony, the 36 participants had
made it through a very challenging research
program under unprecedented conditions, and
bonded together just as much as in any other
summer. It was a privilege to be part of that.
Starting SSP not
knowing what to
expect … that’s
normal. Despite
what they’ve read
online or heard
from alumni, they
don’t really know
what SSP is like
until they arrive.
But this summer, we faculty didn’t know what to
expect either!
Fortunately, we had plenty of continuity and
experience. This was my 7th summer as AD,
working side-by-side with colleagues Dr. William
Andersen (AAD) and Barb Martinez (SD). Dr.
Aaron Bauer again taught Python and Dr. Gillian
Andersen put on a technical writing workshop. With
TAs Luke Kiernan, Zhanpei Fang, Joseph Tran, and
Dr. Adam Rengstorf, Academic Director
For someone coming from a small town
with not much opportunity, SSP has
made such a huge impact for the pres-
ent and opened so many doors for the
future.
- Daniel G.
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Astrophysics Program
University of Colorado at Boulder
the OD. Our TA’s expertly maintained the Zoom
building, helped the participants through the
academics, and made sure they took some time
to have fun.
As the weeks went Zooming by, we all became
Zoom experts. The participants treated faculty to
a prank one morning: a TA’s iPad appeared to
take over the session, as a message played about
a rebellion. It took us a minute to realize that the
participants had all changed their Zoom names to
“Lizhou’s iPad.”
An important ingredient was not too difficult
to reproduce: the challenges, leading to hours
together working on tough problems and
overcoming obstacles, leading to interpersonal
(albeit remote) bonding. My third consecutive
year as AD reaffirmed what the late Dave Pierce
used to say, and I have long believed: great
people make SSP the extended family it is.
If you ask faculty to name the key elements of
SSP’s design, they will list being present 24/7,
interacting in a hands-on learning community.
How then, could we do SSP online? We interacted
for hours every day on Zoom, and did everything
we could to preserve the hands-on aspects. For
example, being “with” Dr. Cassandra Fallscheer
late at night as she took observations in the dome
at Central Washington University made memories
for a lifetime.
Despite our misgivings
about spending those
daily hours online, after
the first week it became
natural. We even looked
forward to it! With
people spread over 16 (!)
time zones, scheduling
sessions when everyone
would be awake (more or less) was a game of
three-dimensional chess – we did the best we
could. After some experimentation the first week,
participants figured out a system of napping that
worked for them, and faculty figured out due
times for assignments that worked for everyone.
During daily WorkPlay blocks, Zoom rooms
became “zoom buildings,” complete with work
rooms, a faculty lounge, game rooms, and a Zen
room featuring Site Director Mark Greenberg in
his Japanese garden. Participants were free to
roam about. At times, they would all congregate
in a room with a TA for an impromptu lecture or
game. At others, they worked together on code or
Dr. Agnès Kim, Academic Director
I went into SSP excited most by the
academic rigor. What I learned the
most about, however, was just how
collaborative and supportive an aca-
demic community could be.
- Ellie W.
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Biochemistry Program
Purdue University
Dr. Mark Hall, Academic Director
ogies and procedures for a virtual program, with
a smile and upbeat attitude, putting her experi-
ence teaching and coaching high school students
to good use.
Our TAs were real heroes. Charged with devis-
ing ways to create the community atmosphere
of SSP online, they did a remarkable job helping
participants to bond and have fun despite never
meeting in person. Helen Cai ‘15 went above and
beyond by designing and teaching a new Python
coding unit. Laney Flanagan ’17 became the first
Biochem alum to return as a TA, and did a won-
derful job running the blog. Kathryn Wolfert, Tyler
Huth, and Kaylen Meeks are all recent graduates
of Purdue’s Biochemistry undergraduate program
and put their wet lab experience to good use. Col-
lectively, they helped keep everyone’s spirits high
and ensured the best possible experience.
An impressive roster of guest speakers included
Nobel Laureate Dr. James Allison and his collab-
orator, Dr. Padmanee Sharma, discussing cancer
immunotherapy. Dr. Tyrone Hayes, Dr. Minosca
Alcantara, Dr. Briony Horgan, and Dr. KK Ojo cov-
ered a diverse array of fascinating topics. Drs. Su-
san Jerian ‘79 and David Essayan again conducted
a two-day workshop on clinical trials in drug de-
velopment.
In lieu of fieldtrips, online games like Fishbowl,
Skribbl, Kahoot, and Sporcle provided opportuni-
ties to get to know each other and laugh togeth-
er (a lot). It wasn’t a typical SSP, but we proved
SSP’s design is adaptable. We will be prepared if
the need to run SSP Biochemistry online arises
again.
A perennial favor-
ite lecture topic at
SSP Biochemistry is
the molecular basis
for evolution: envi-
ronmental pressures
leading to new spe-
cies. That is this sum-
mer in a nutshell.
My anxiety level was high as the start date ap-
proached! Under pressure from the Covid-19 pan-
demic, we had to evolve a new online version of
SSP Biochemistry … no small feat, considering
the usual heavy emphasis on hands-on work in
the wet lab. Fortunately we succeeded, judging
by participant enthusiasm and their gratitude on
“departure day.” I credit this to the talents, hard
work, and preparation of our faculty.
Purdue’s Dr. Chitta Das joined the team as a first-
time AAD, bringing expertise in structural biology
and enzyme biochemistry. He was impressed by
participants’ energy and passion. Dr. Nickey Ice,
also new to us, served as Site Director. She nav-
igated the intricate SSP culture, and the technol-
I will always remember SSP not only
as my first exposure to advanced re-
search, but as a dynamic and vibrant
scientific community.
- Alexandra O.
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Biochemistry Program
Indiana University
Dr. Martha Oakley, Academic Director
It was a summer of firsts: our first year at Indiana
University (though only virtually), a new Associate
Academic Director, Dr. Jessica Hollenbeck, and a
new Site Director, Christin Latus. Four-time (!) TA
John Whitney was joined by three new TAs: Austin
Meyer, Yvonne Thomason, and Kyra Raines.
In the huge challenge of
converting to a virtual
program then teaching
it, Dr. Hollenbeck was
enthusiastic, creative,
and more experienced
than I in online instr-
uction. We worked closely with our Purdue
counterparts, Mark Hall and Chitta Das, all of
us dividing the lectures, assignments, and other
tasks.
What would “residential life” activities be? Ms.
Latus figured it out, organizing social hours,
getting to know all 36 participants, and fostering
interactions between the two subgroups. Within
24 hours, participants were saying that the best
thing about SSP was getting to know their peers.
That gave us confidence this virtual edition would
be a success!
One might have guessed the TA workload would
be reduced without the residential component, but
that was not the case. Our TAs were spectacular:
smart, flexible, insightful, kind, and patient. They
hosted daily three-hour blocks, during which
nine participants worked through experimental
design, problem sets, and data interpretation.
On Tuesdays, they carried out experiments on
camera, some designed by participants.
John kept teams focusing on the big picture,
and led in-lab video sessions. Kyra brought good
humor, emphasis on teamwork, and tales of baby
jellyfish. Austin applied his trouble-shooting
skills – forged in organic chemistry labs – to this
project, and was our resident expert on Avatar
the Last Airbender. Yvonne taught that scientists
can be stylish (though she unfortunately missed
an opportunity to wear her cool lab coat).
As always, guests added to the experience. Drs.
Susan Jerian and David Essayan conducted their
excellent workshop on the FDA approval process,
and recruited Nobel Laureate Jim Allison and his
collaborator Pam Sharma to speak to us. I’m
grateful to them, and to all our other presenters.
In summary, this felt more like the in-person
version than any of us could have hoped for. These
teenagers experienced the same challenges,
victories, collaboration, and community that
makes SSP special. Thanks to everyone for a
wonderful summer!
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This experience has fundamentally
changed the way I see science. I realize
it is not just an academic endeavor but
a way to benefit society by contributing
to human knowledge and applying that
knowledge to solve real-world issues.
- David C.
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College Destinations of SSP‘19
Brown Univ. Hana B, Michael J, Raphael L
Cal. Poly San Luis Obispo Madeline X
California Inst. of Tech. Alice K, Cole A, James C, Jonah R, Rupa K
Carnegie Mellon Grace X, Sanah I
Columbia Univ. Avantika G, Lilah L, Sarah T, William F, Zoe C
Duke Univ. Benjamin S, Ethan E, Liza L, Nicole E, Richard W
Georgia Tech. Jiyuan D, Sivasai M, William B
Grinnell College Hieu N
Harvard Univ. Anicia M, Anne R, Arnun P, Austin M, Jaiden E, Mai H.‘18, Mireya S, Ricardo L, Shang W.‘18
Harvey Mudd College Brandon B, Carter M, Kevin K, Lea T, Lucien T
Imperial College Antonia Z
Johns Hopkins Univ. Darrell F, Owen M, Smit V
Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Angela G, Anka H, April C, Ariel M, Bianca H, Blisse K, Catherine L, Cindy L, Daniel F, Emily J, Emily
L, Emma H, Evelyn F.‘18, Harry H, Isabel S, Jenny C, Jessica M, Jessica W, Joli D, Oswaldo M, Sarah W,
Saul V, Siddharth M, Stanley C, Xinyi F ‘18
Nat. Univ. of Sci. &Tech. Sahar A ‘18
New Jersey Inst. of Tech. Maria G ‘18
Northwestern Univ. Sia C
Occidental College Olivia L
Princeton Univ. Michelle H, Omar E, Ryan L
Purdue Univ. Sveni T
Stanford Univ. Boxin Z, Hope A, Janice T, Kaiden W, Marcus L, Patrick L, Priti R, Rohan S, Sasha R,
Stephanie Z, William Z
Tech. Univ. of Munich Beren G
Tufts Univ. Alyssa D, Ezgi Z
Univ. of Alabama Huan L
Univ. of Cal. Berkeley Elizabeth C, Jason C, Jeff Z, Jonah H, Juhee H, Kenneth H, Nikhit K, Soumik C, Taifu L, Vighnesh N
Univ. of Cal. Los Angeles Rupin M
Univ. of Chicago Jeffrey H, Lena L, Stella K
Univ. College London Márk M ‘18
Univ. of Colorado Boulder Matthew J, Ryan C
Univ. of Michigan Rutvik M
Univ. of N. Carolina Chapel Hill Anonymous
Univ. of Notre Dame Cecilia L
Univ. of Pennsylvania Cameron W, Hyunjun A, Srikar G
Univ. of Southern Cal. Brandon G, Emily R
Univ. of Tennessee Melissa P
Univ. of Toronto Ming Hong X
Univ. of Texas Austin Callee C
Univ. of Texas Dallas Evan Y
Washington Univ. Benjamin M
Wellesley College Naunet L
Williams College Abby K
Yale Univ. Alex D, Alex S, Allen W, Aurelia M, Bryan S.‘18, Cathleen L, Charlene M, Ching Ying L, Christopher Y,
Daniel D, David P, Irene X, Kelvin K, Sein L, Sophia B, Victoria L, Ziyue L
9. Letter from the Chair
The sad loss this past year of Dave Pierce, Catalin Mitescu,
and Andy Friedman reminds me of how profoundly the
SSP faculty has shaped our lives, heroically so this
summer. Through their passion and creativity,
coupled with the collaboration from afar of
an eager cohort of participants, a rich and
caring learning community emerged.
SSP’s success this summer fills me with
confidence as we address the challenges
ahead, such as the development of
new curricula and their introduction at
additional campuses, allowing us to
make our unique experience available
to yet more talented teens.
We have the responsibility to seek
that talent everywhere, attracting
applicants and shaping cohorts to
reflect the multi-dimensional diversity
of our country and the world. To do
so requires time, money, imagination,
and unwavering
commitment. We’re
making progress. For
instance, we achieved
gender balance ten
summers ago. But a long
road remains, as we strive for
diversity at all levels: participants,
staff, guest speakers, and the Board
of Trustees. I welcome your help as
we make this journey.
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Dr. Ron Irving ’68,
Board Chairfrom participant exit surveys