I want to relearn algebra, chemistry, basic mechanics, and basic physics this summer. For free?
[more inside]
posted by Grandysaur
on Apr 25, 2013 -
12 answers
Did the Catholic Church actively suppress literacy and education during the Middle Ages, or was it simply a byproduct of the era?
[more inside]
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.
[more inside]
posted by desultory_banyan
on Sep 27, 2012 -
25 answers
I've always been drawn to science and research and I'm strongly considering going to graduate school to get a master's degree in computer science (location: Sweden) and maybe even aim for an academic career. But my recent experiences with academia has left my disillusioned, sad and angry. Can I get my degree without GRARing all the time? How?
[more inside]
posted by Foci for Analysis
on May 21, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm trying to get my five year old step son interested in gardening. We made a special flower bed for him and I to grow plants in together and he is really excited to grow "rainbow blossoms" in it. Help me make this as rewarding for him as possible!
[more inside]
posted by gwenlister
on May 9, 2012 -
38 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).
[more inside]
posted by kinetic
on Mar 30, 2012 -
8 answers
What are some recent books on Cognitive Science related to the Learning Sciences?
[more inside]
posted by turtlefu
on Feb 11, 2012 -
3 answers
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?)
[more inside]
posted by Seiten Taisei
on Feb 9, 2012 -
19 answers
Programming Filter: I'm applying for software jobs, but I don't want to forget what I know. How should I practice to keep my skills sharp?
[more inside]
posted by Chicken Boolean
on Oct 21, 2010 -
22 answers
I'm interested in learning everything there is to know about waves. Sound waves, ocean waves, light waves, electromagnetic waves, waves in math, in economics, brain waves, etc, etc....
[more inside]
posted by empath
on Sep 7, 2010 -
15 answers
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.
[more inside]
posted by franc.o.bolos
on May 24, 2010 -
3 answers
Looking for recommendations of learning podcasts similar to "Physics for future presidents"
[more inside]
posted by loryjade
on Dec 12, 2009 -
1 answer
What are the most fun, memorable, interesting, exciting, and long-lasting learning experiences you have had?
[more inside]
posted by Cygnet
on Nov 20, 2009 -
25 answers
What are some easy, relatively quick ways to learn to write better, think clearer, and express myself better?
[more inside]
posted by Bageena
on Jan 28, 2009 -
24 answers
I am trying to make a preliminary (or maybe final) decision on what foreign language I should study with respect to a computer science major after transferring to the University of Michigan. Any pointers???
[more inside]
posted by JoeXIII007
on Oct 24, 2008 -
24 answers
Is there a logical sequence in which to learn principles from the major fields of science, where knowledge from one field would undoubtedly help me understand the next?
[more inside]
posted by cocoagirl
on Jun 13, 2007 -
26 answers
