Environmental science

as the main energy source of ZEVs. The technology to mass-produce lighter, longer running and affordable batteries does not seem to exist yet. Therefore, many argue that the hard push for electric vehicles will only contribute towards increased environmental…

This small current science news article, gives a great overview and description of Endocrine disruptors specifically in India. Dr. M Balasubramanyam, one of the authors of this article, is the Dean of research studies and senior scientist at the Madras Diabetes Research foundation…

I greatly enjoy science, particularly biology and environmental science since I was little. I remembered when I did my first science experiment in elementary school. The data collection of the different environment that the monarch butterfly evolution pace was the most exciting moment of my life. I got to see a type of species go from a little caterpillar to a full grown butterfly, which drew me into science. After that experience, I started to questions why, why does this butterfly change into…

question of whether environmental scientist should become involved in political advocacy has evolved and has been brought to light. Many believe advocacy from environmental scientists is problematic and should be prevented. However, others believe advocacy is not harmful, because most share the views of many in society. Nevertheless, in the following paragraphs I will be examining two essays that shed the light on the issue and address the question of advocacy by environmental scientists. In…

White published an article in the Science journal that ushered in years of debate over the role of Christianity in the ecological crisis that the world is in today. In his article, White argued that Christianity is anthropocentric in nature, meaning that the religion views the world through a point of view that is human-centered. Subsequently, White makes a case regarding the role of Christianity 's anthropocentrism in contributing to the development of science and technology with a Western lens…

NOAA Cooperative Science Centers: In the past two decades, NOAA Educational Partnership Programs with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI) Cooperative Science Centers have awarded degrees to over 1,800 students in NOAA -mission fields (NOAA, 2017). The primary goals of these programs are to: increasing the number of post-secondary graduates with STEM degrees who are qualified to solve today’s environmental and technological challenges; creating new opportunities for underrepresented…

in mathematics and the natural sciences, and my creativity, I believe that I am suited to apply my abilities to create a career for myself in the field of environmental engineering. PERSONAL EVIDENCE Before one decides to pursue a career in any field, one must consider their personal interests, experiences, and motivations for participating in a field as well as the working conditions that they wish to have in their employment.…

Basic Rhetoric Analysis of Science Fair Fun Booklet The purpose of this memo is to analyze the booklet titled Science Fair Fun, written by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER). This booklet will be evaluated on how it incorporates Markel’s six main characteristics of technical documentations effectively. The analysis will be written with sections categorized by the six characteristics. Summary of the Booklet The booklet,…

Chat topic I would like to speak about citizen science and how people, regardless of age, major, or qualification can participate and become citizen scientists themselves. Citizen science is when local residents contribute to data collection of their environment without having to be actual scientists. I first learned about citizen science through Key Biscayne's Citizen Scientist Project, which is a non-profit organization that promotes citizen science among the community with free lectures that…

an Academic Science Dr. Ernest Nescius, Deputy Secretary of the Government Funding Commission, I am sending this letter in regards to your recent decision about the proposition to introduce cryptozoology in universities across Canada. I am writing to state my disagreement and concern with introducing cryptozoology as a scientific study in the Academy. The reasoning behind my disagreement with your proposition is because of the importance of distinguishing science from non-science, as well as…