Richard Feynman – Special Website
I am delighted to hear about this very special web site about Richard Feynman – http://www.richard-feynman.net
Month: August 2012
Science World and Science Outreach
How do you know that your kids have grown up? When you come to Science World and you realize that you haven’t been there for a while… I have been volunteering with the Scientists and Innovators in the School organization… Read moreScience World and Science Outreach
Richard Feynman about Science and Art
I use the following quote by Richard Feynman at the bottom of my e-mail: “Our imagination is stretched to the utmost, not, as in fiction, to imagine things which are not really there, but just to comprehend those things which… Read moreRichard Feynman about Science and Art
Theory-Induced Blindness…
Today I decided to visit Seattle (to see an amazing “King Tut” Exhibit at the Pacific Science Center” and on the way back I happen to listen to Daniel Kahneman’s book “Thinking Fast and Slow”. I have written about this… Read moreTheory-Induced Blindness…
Factors Influencing College Science Success
Recently I attended the Summer Meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers. I love summer meetings and I always come back inspired by what I saw. However, this time there were so many amazing things that I was almost… Read moreFactors Influencing College Science Success
Mars Landing – A Great Succeess of Science and Engineering
This summer has been filled with amazing scientific discoveries: Higgs Boson, Mars Landing, only to name a few – How exciting is that? I especially find it amazing that modern technology helps us understand and appreciate these discoveries at a… Read moreMars Landing – A Great Succeess of Science and Engineering
Ken Robinson Talks about Changing Education Paradigms
I am confident every educator should watch Ken Robinson’s presentation… I also really like how it is illustrated.
The Montillation of Traxoline and Science Teaching
I just happened to stumble upon a web site that made me think about many of the questions we ask our students in our science courses. Doesn’t it remind you of some of the science questions you have been asked…… Read moreThe Montillation of Traxoline and Science Teaching
2012 Fascination Awards Science Teacher Blogs
Meeting Ben Franklin at Summer 2012 AAPT in Philly!
Every year something very neat and unexpected happens at AAPT National Meetings. It is of course super fun to see all my physics teaching friends and colleagues, but it is something I expect to happen. However, I am always going… Read moreMeeting Ben Franklin at Summer 2012 AAPT in Philly!