I want to relearn algebra, chemistry, basic mechanics, and basic physics this summer. For free?
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posted by Grandysaur
on Apr 25, 2013 -
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I'm looking for movies and TV shows that have futuristic depictions of education. Can you help me find them?
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posted by madred
on Apr 11, 2013 -
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I am looking for people's experiences of demonstrating the basics of how a clinical trial works to the lay person. My audience will be pretty broad - from school children to adults - so I will need to keep it pretty sort and simple. I need something I can use when visiting schools to big events - I have heard of people using cake and chocolate to demonstrate randomisation/placebo etc - has anyone on here done that and have any pointers? TIA!
posted by ozgirlabroad
on Mar 11, 2013 -
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Do you have any ideas or resources on creating exciting and interesting science demonstrations for kids 5-12 years old?
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posted by Jakey
on Feb 19, 2013 -
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How would a graduate chemistry student distinguish themselves as more gifted than their classmates?
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posted by Egg Shen
on Oct 19, 2012 -
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Did the Catholic Church actively suppress literacy and education during the Middle Ages, or was it simply a byproduct of the era?
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posted by zarq
on Oct 4, 2012 -
28 answers
I have a very strong background in humanities but I've completed three-year undergraduate course in math. Though I passed it without trouble, I feel like traditional textbooks didn't teach make me
understand a lot. What are best math resources (books, but not necessarily) that instead of
trying to look like PM read more like literature or work on your intuition and talk about big picture implications instead? Something like
Godel, Escher, Bach for various areas of mathematics.
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posted by desultory_banyan
on Sep 27, 2012 -
25 answers
What's important for me to know about being a science teacher, since I've only taught math but will now be training teachers of both contents?
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posted by violetish
on Aug 19, 2012 -
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Can anyone tell me which institution offered the first computer science degree in Australia and when that was? My Google hand is not working.
posted by mattoxic
on May 21, 2012 -
3 answers
Project based learning and interdisciplinary teaching! I'm a high school science teacher working with an enthusiastic English teacher and we're trying to find the best project ideas to use in summer school (and beyond if successful).
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posted by kinetic
on Mar 30, 2012 -
8 answers
Calling all academics and graduate students: Tell me about your workflow for turning a piles of notes and ideas into something that resembles a thesis or research arcticle!
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posted by snowysoul
on Mar 1, 2012 -
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I'm going to college! (fo' realz this time, yo). So, what should I study?
(or,
How do I learn to stop worrying I won't get to do everything and love just one subject?)
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posted by Seiten Taisei
on Feb 9, 2012 -
19 answers
Looking for an awesome primer on genetics! It should start somewhere around the highschool level, and continue through to some college-level material. Bonus points if it touches on some recent developments and research. Oh! And readability is key.
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posted by Afroblanco
on Jan 13, 2012 -
5 answers
How can my kid best test an experiment regarding roofing materials and their ability to block heat?
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posted by Fairchild
on Nov 8, 2011 -
10 answers
I am looking for a way to advance my career in science without a doctoral degree and am wondering if the Professional Science Master's degree is a good option.
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posted by RedMapleWhiteOak
on Sep 9, 2011 -
12 answers
Primary school gets out tomorrow. I know it is common for kids to have a "summer slide" where they forget a lot of what they've learned over the year. Recommend some fun math and science sites/projects/activities for elementary school age kids that will keep them refreshed and interested.
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posted by dejah420
on Jun 2, 2011 -
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Science Explanation needed: Trying to get a better understanding of 'temperature'. While discussing whether it's safe to eat from a non-stick pan I pointed out that Teflon doesn't start to break down until it hits around 300 degrees; if you kept the pan temp lower than that it should be fine. I was told that I'm wrong because 'temperature doesn't work that way'.
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posted by artof.mulata
on May 31, 2011 -
24 answers
I'm currently living in the UK and am trying to apply for science PhDs in Germany. But how?
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posted by daisyk
on May 2, 2011 -
1 answer
Please help two hardworking yet poor 30 year olds get careers and move out of this tiny one-bedroom apartment.
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posted by powerbumpkin
on Apr 7, 2011 -
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I’m an editorial assistant at a scientific publishing company, but I really want to be a science writer. How do I make it happen?
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posted by szweib
on Mar 20, 2011 -
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Should I pursue my interest and study college physics more? Specifically, should I take a year-long calculus-based program, until I get comfortable that I'm on top of it-- and can really judge my level of interest and aptitude fairly?
Considering I'm a Junior English major. Also considering that it's been 15 years since HS algebra and I've never been good at math. But I want to be.
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posted by reenka
on Feb 10, 2011 -
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How do I gently but firmly steer a very misguided 14-year-old to respect science? I'm not a teacher, but I am in a mentoring role and feel I owe it to her to try.
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posted by AnOrigamiLife
on Jan 5, 2011 -
51 answers
Where can I get a clip from a specific
Mythbusters episode to use for a third grade class on the scientific method?
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posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl
on Nov 13, 2010 -
8 answers
Attn: scientifically minded Mefites! I want to learn about what everything is made out of!
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posted by Griffinlb
on Oct 6, 2010 -
26 answers
Is it too late for me to gain admission to the top PhD programs in the life sciences? What can I do to improve my chances besides the obvious?
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posted by WhitenoisE
on Aug 29, 2010 -
18 answers
I studied mathematics and some computer science as an undergrad, and I loved it. I feel that my real passion, however, is in experimental sciences or engineering. What are some graduate school options for me?
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posted by scose
on Aug 10, 2010 -
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I'm looking for college-level courses that focus on instructing teachers (either preservice teachers in training, or active teachers) how to use the outdoors in their science teaching.
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posted by franc.o.bolos
on May 24, 2010 -
3 answers
What is the advantage of scientific thinking? What
practical difference does it make to live in a culture that believes in using evidence to explain the world?
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posted by danceswithlight
on Apr 28, 2010 -
38 answers
I’m starting grad school in chemistry in a few months and I am looking for Mac/web apps that are useful to help keep a science grad student organized…citations, notations on papers, brainstorming, etc. Any ideas?
posted by stevechemist
on Mar 10, 2010 -
26 answers
I would like to understand the dynamics of radio waves like a bird understands air currents.
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posted by mouthnoize
on Nov 11, 2009 -
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I'm currently attending MyCounty Tech School, and have been planning to transfer to Local Private University next fall to finish my Computer Science/IT bachelors. The thing is, I really don't know if that's the right way to wrap up my schooling.
Can I get some recommendations on what to look for in a good CS program, and recommendations on slightly non-traditional/accelerated ways of getting a degree in Computer Science?
More background info inside.
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posted by niles
on Nov 10, 2009 -
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I have just started as a school science technician at an inner city school. Over the holiday I would like to spruce up the 5 science classrooms with displays covering the various disciplines. Does anyone know of any online resources, posters to download/print etc?
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posted by Saddo
on Oct 23, 2009 -
8 answers
Where/how does someone in their mid-20's with a typical liberal arts education (yay literature! boo math!) start working towards a career in the sciences?
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posted by domakesaypat
on Sep 22, 2009 -
17 answers
What do I do when I graduate if I know I don't want to pursue my undergraduate field?
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posted by sarahj
on Sep 14, 2009 -
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I'm at that point in my PhD where my experiment is (almost) up and running, so I have more free time to do other stuff. I've decided that writing a general introduction to my thesis will be less beneficial than trying to get a review article published.
How do I go about writing a review article, from the perspective of an unpublished graduate student?
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posted by doctor.dan
on May 16, 2009 -
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I am looking for cross-disciplinary graduate/phd course in web technology. More specifically, relating to societal use of web from a global perspective. My goal is to become an expert in use of web based technologies in developing countries (which involves computer use, censorship, etc.). So far, what I have found is STS (science, technology and society) which sounds perfect, but from what I have seen, tend to be more in the areas of applied sciences and engineering. Then there is basic CS programs which tend to be more technology than societal aspects. Does anyone have any thoughts, ideas, recommendations?
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posted by _zed_
on Mar 31, 2009 -
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