[bioundgrd] Fwd: IAP and Spring 2016 Edgerton Center seminars

[Janice Chang]

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From: Elizabeth Cavicchi <ecavicch at mit.edu<mailto:ecavicch at mit.edu>>
Subject: IAP and Spring 2016 seminars
Date: December 14, 2015 at 1:27:16 PM EST


MIT Edgerton Center Seminar, January 2016
EC.050/EC.090 (G) Recreate Experiments from History: Inform the Future from the Past
Elizabeth Cavicchi Edgerton Center
U (1-3-2) [P/D/F for EC.050, A-F grading for EC.090]
January 4-29; Monday, Wednesday Friday 1-5pm plus other sessions to be arranged including one nighttime session

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 space and motion in the observing, experimenting and understandings that wove through Galileo's multifaceted research.

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.

Contact: Elizabeth Cavicchi, ecavicch at mit.edu<mailto:ecavicch at mit.edu>

For Spring 2016, same course numbers

MIT Edgerton Center Seminar, Spring 2016
EC.050/EC.090 (G) Recreate Experiments from History: Inform the Future from the Past
Elizabeth Cavicchi Edgerton Center
U (1-3-2) [P/D/F for EC.050, A-F grading for EC.090]
Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5pm
Tuesday 4-402; Thursday 4-409
First class Tuesday February 2

Provides perspective for thinking about the future through the study of historical physical science and historically significant experiments. Designed to build awareness of the unexpected through both observation of the sky and lab activities that focus on light, electricity, and motion. Labs are complemented by museum and site visits; readings include accounts by Galileo, Archimedes, and other historical observers. Individual and team assignments provide opportunities to develop skills in observation, exploration, and evaluation. You can also choose to participate in research that will improve science education. Students must keep an observing notebook and write a reflective paper; students taking the graduate version complete additional assignments.
Contact: Elizabeth Cavicchi, ecavicch at mit.edu<mailto:ecavicch at mit.edu>



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