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Why do we cry?

Submitted by vdonely on Sun, 09/27/2009 - 6:55pm

Biology 103 Web Paper 1

Pain for Pleasure

Submitted by jrieders on Sat, 09/26/2009 - 6:58pm

Biology 398 - Biology in Society

Senior Seminar in Biology and Society

Is Pain a Pleasure, and Why?

September 29, 2009

How many of us were glued to the television weeks after 9/11? How many of us slow down when passing a car crash? How many of us have a favorite crime show?

Observations and Interpretations 9/23/09

Submitted by Brie Stark on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 2:26pm

Observations and Interpretations

Week of September 21, 2009; Brielle Stark

Observations

Project: Bubbleology I

Bubbleology I

Multiple worlds, multiple interpretations: quantum physics and the brain

Submitted by Paul Grobstein on Tue, 09/22/2009 - 9:48am

Very interesting seminar last night by Guy Blaylock on the multiple worlds interpretation of quantum physics. Nice example of the principle that a given set of empirical observations is always subject to multiple interpretations, ie that there is always a perspectival or "subjective" element in scientific stories. And an interesting dissection of reasons for preferring one or another several stories, a dissection that might in turn lead to some new stories.

As Guy neatly pointed out, the "traditional" interpretation of quantum physics has several "weirdnesses," with one more coming up in discussion:

Science's Response to Antibiotics Resistance

Submitted by ttruong on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:07pm

Senior Seminar in Biology and Society

September 22, 2009

Scientists' Responsibilities in the Antibiotics Resistance Crisis

Young Americans and the U.S. Healthcare Reform Debate

Submitted by Lisa B. on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 9:48pm

Senior Seminar in Biology and Society

September 22, 2009

9/16/09 Observations

Submitted by elovejoy on Wed, 09/16/2009 - 10:45pm

Observations from 9/16/09
Emily Lovejoy
Today I visited a local friends school for children from three years through sixth grade. The school has a diverse population of students and has strong Quaker values. It especially focuses on teaching students to respect all people and also focuses on engaging them to be involved in peaceful problem solving. I observed a 5th/6th grade class (Teacher A) and a 1st/2nd grade class (Teacher B). Both teachers were participants in Bryn Mawr's summer institutes for K-12 teachers.

Exploring Science Education and the Brain in a K-12 Setting

Submitted by elovejoy on Wed, 09/16/2009 - 10:37pm

Exploring Science Education and the Brain in K-12 Schools:

A Praxis III Study

Emily Lovejoy

Observations and Interpretations

Submitted by Brie Stark on Wed, 09/16/2009 - 5:56pm

Observations & Interpretations

Brie Stark, Praxis III Independent Research

September 16, 2009: Initial Observations

Note: today was my first time visiting the Praxis location, a nearby school, and the first time meeting the participants of the study, as well as the teacher [in the setting of the Praxis; I had previously known the teacher from a summer institute].