Science and technology studies

Introduction The development of digital literacy has become the key requirement for people to be successful in today’s globalised world. The past decades have proved that there is a definite need for Computer Science (CS) and computational thinking to be taught and integrated into any school’s curricula (K. Falkner, Vivian, & N. Falkner, 2014). The already obtained results cannot be considered as highly expected since “schools are failing to provide students with access to the key academic…

Merging the Gap Between Science and the Media Science has provided solutions to the most puzzling diseases in society, but more recently, a lurking illness resides in an unexpected area: the media. The advent of modern technology is, undoubtedly, a powerful and profound transformation for human civilization, and the media is a standing testament to technological feasibilities: information, news and social trends are now accessible to the public 24 hours a day. However, accessibility is not…

On October 4th, 1957 the Soviet satellite Sputnik launched the age of space exploration. The Soviet Union was racing against the United States to seek advancements in their technology and be able to claim the victory title. The accomplishments attained by all participants marked the first steps in exploration, advancement in human scientific achievement, and a growth in the understanding of the universe. With each space exploration mission completed we make significant innovations and…

Thesis Statement: Molebash, P. (1999). Technology and education: current and future trends. Journal of IT, 6(1). Retrieved from http://www.itari.in/categories/futuretrendsineducation/FutureofEdu-Tech.pdf In this article, Molebash presents to us the changes that education is being faced with today. He claims that it is not new knowledge that education is slowly changing, especially in integrating new technologies. He analyzes on past technologies to gain a better understanding of our current…

humanities cannot be overemphasized. The chasm that exists between both the STEM and humanities has proven to be nothing short of a bane on the growth of the educational and socio-economic sector as well as the to the general quality of life. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) is an education classification which refers to disciplines of the aforementioned fields. The humanities, on the other…

Fan Hughes Personal Statement a. Why do you intend to pursue a PhD or an MA in Communication Studies? Not long after graduating from the University of Georgia in May of 2013, I moved to Wyoming and began working within one of the worlds largest nearly enact ecosystems in the world, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. I was inspired by this area on a camping trip as a teenager and quickly made a resolution to live in this breathtaking place as soon as I was able. Since 2013, I’ve worked to…

Have you ever wondered what Forensic Science is all about or even wondered about the differences forensics has to offer? Well, let’s start with the word forensic. Forensic is defined by Black’s Law dictionary as “belonging to courts of justice”. Forensic Science is the application of scientific knowledge to legal problems. It is also the scientific method of gathering and examining information about the past, they are used in the court of law. Science of anatomy and problem solving. There are…

its competitive edge in math education; we are now the 32nd nation in the world in terms of math education. Only 40% of children in the fourth grade are even considered proficient in this area of study; only 35% of 8th graders are considered proficient or above proficient. Not only are science, technology, engineering, and math teachers scarce, but out of the ones that are practicing, few have the resources to inspire students to pursue the STEM field, or even apply the knowledge. However, this…

validate and pursue this career choice for me in Health Science would be to attend a college or university to get the appropriate education I will need and graduate. I have already taken the steps I need by attending Southwestern Community College while being dual enrolled at Western Carolina University in the RIBN(Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate of Nurses) program. I will also need to keep in touch with the coordinator of my program of study to make sure that I am enrolling in all the…

How Digital Technologies Affect the Development of Children In today's society, the digital technology and its constantly evolving innovation have the biggest influence on the way humans work, learn and live. Digital technologies have already become the most essential component of modern society. Majority of families are equipped with personal computers, smart phones, and other advanced digital gadgets. This is because of its application uses in the field of work, school and entertainment.…