[bioundgrd] IAP seminar: SP.726 Recreate Experiments from History: Inform the Future from the Past

[Janice Chang]

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>Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:12:44 -0500
>From: "Elizabeth M. Cavicchi" <ecavicch at MIT.EDU>
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>Edgerton Center Seminar IAP 2011
>SP.726  Recreate Experiments from History: Inform the Future from the Past
>Dr. Elizabeth Cavicchi   ecavicch at mit.edu
>U (1-3-2)
>MWF 2-5, Jan. 3-28, room 4-402
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>Curiosity moved Galileo to look around, explore what goes on in 
>everyday things, go down dead ends, take risks, and discover new 
>worlds. Develop your curiosity while exploring our everyday 
>surroundings and his historical struggles. We will respond to themes 
>of time and time measurement that wove through Galileo's 
>multifaceted research.
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>This seminar is for those who wonder about creativity in history,
>science, and learning. We will recreate Galileo's experimental and
>creative process for yourself while you reflect on the times and works
>of Galileo. Readings and museum visits will expose you to the thinking
>and apparatus of another era. We will use an historical observation or
>experiment as a jump-off for developing a personal, creative research
>project. You can also choose to participate in research that will
>improve science education. Our study will emphasize the creativity,
>personal exploration, observation skills, and doubt that led to
>Galileo's contributions. As you experiment, like Galileo, you will keep
>a journal of your experiments, observations, and reflections on your
>project. As a final exercise, you will write a brief reflective 
>paper on your experiments and experiences as a learner.
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>http://web.mit.edu/Edgerton/www/IAP.html