Fields of science

The world since the Golden Age of Renaissance has changed drastically in the past five hundred years. However, there are still a myriad of influential modern day Renaissance men (and women) existing in the world. Although the set of criteria that the world uses to define a Renaissance man is different from the past, the definition of humanistic virtues and ideals itself has not changed. Paul Allen, one of our leading businessmen, is a definite apotheosis. His versatility allowed him not only to…

For many decades, psychology and Christianity have been viewed as two fields that are mutually exclusive. Through the perpetual changes that both have gone through from pre-modernity, modernity, and post-modern thinking, researchers and theologians are working to find an appropriate and functional synthesis to bring the two together. Integration can be very difficult because psychology and Christianity have different worldviews. The goal of psychology is to fully understand the human mind,…

and other geological wonders such as the Tibetan Plateau and the Door to Hell in Turkmenistan. My career path as a budding geoscientist had begun. After this vacation, I enrolled myself in more Earth Science classes, read geology textbooks in my spare time, and volunteered at the local science museum to assist with general exhibits as well as ongoing geology summer camps for young children. During various trips to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., I found myself captivated by…

church did not agree his theories can be proven true. “Galileo was born in Pisa in 1564. He was a cloth merchant, musician, and member of the minor nobility. He enrolled at the University of Pisa as a medical student, but his interest turned to the field of mathematics.” (http://www.enotes.com/topics/galileo-galilei-62834) “At age 22 Galileo published a book called hydrostatic balance, and his name became known to other…

In the fourth grade, we were given circuits to experiment with during our science lesson, which easily became my most enjoyable unit. Fast forward to eighth grade, I was introduced to a documentary in my science class which discussed innovative projects that will enhance the medical field’s technology. These experiences solidified my interest in engineering which led to a focus in computer engineering and biotechnology fields. The School of Engineering’s Electrical and Computer major provides…

time of revitalization for knowledge, and the sciences, including philosophy and psychology. The views and attitudes of the people were also changing. In the past, philosophy and psychology went hand in hand. Prior to Renaissance, the focus of Psychology was to understand and measure the mind and much of that focus was dominated by religious views (Malone, 2009). Since religion was such a key factor it prevented a great deal of advancements in the field of psychology. During and after the…

academics are on an uncountable descent, which could result in major economic repercussions. “The most serious problem is in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), where there are almost 3 million unfilled jobs, but only about 300,000 graduates annually” (Vindis). This shortage of national-born workers who are experienced in the STEM field leaves employers with two choices: import costly foreign labor or move operations abroad (Vindis). Both of these options impact the…

potentially dangerous pursuit of science. The calamities of the novel unfold because of Victor Frankenstein’s irresponsible and unchecked subversion of the laws of nature; Victor, through his scientific achievements, gives rise to a species that he is ill-equipped to take care of and monitor. However, Shelley’s novel is not meant to be a critique of science as a field of study, but rather a critique of the methods with which her protagonist chose to study science. Victor’s greatest vice is not…

little scientific experimentation and many people did not get involved with science. Rather, students of the sciences simply believed alleged authorities and accepted their word as truth after reading their work. These scientific observers were confused to find that their conclusions did not always match with the truth. Their findings inspired others to look further into the study of the world around them. A rise to science quickly influenced many well known people to come up with theories.…

I would like to attend the 2016 STEM summer camp because I am serious about STEM. Since the age of five it has been enjoyable for me to build, invent, and solve problems. All of these things have contributed to my love of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. I wish to become an engineer when I grow up and go to M.I.T. I believe that this camp will open my eyes to the different types of engineering opportunities. I am very excited about STEM and going to your summer camp will…