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[Summer Camp 2022] Perspective from scientists' viewpoint
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Jennifer J
This series ended on August 6, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.
Series Details
About
So many scientists shaped today's world. Some of which we have studied in schools or learned in books. But we hardly understand science from their perspective. How did they start?
They were pioneers that struggled to prove their theories. So in this series, we can discuss science from their perspective. How were they discovered? What were the struggles? We will discuss the young and old discoveries. Not only their works but sometimes their life alone are so inspiring that it will be a shame if we gloss over them. Hence, in some sessions we will about their early life, education and their life beyond work.
Occasionally, we will discuss findings that won a noble prize or questionable ethics/practices that led to some of the most significant discoveries.
All are welcome !!! There will be a very lively discussion at the end of each session when we will discuss ethics and why it gained popularity or not? We will discuss its potential use in the future.
Note: New sessions will be added as the series progress. Each session will have a different context so, you can join in any of the sessions.
Also, I am looking for tutors/learners who will cohost with me or present their favourite topics in some sessions.
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
No mandatory attendance.
Dates
June 11 - August 6
Learners
56 / 75
Total Sessions
9
About the Tutor
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JJ
Hey everyone ! I am a mentor at SHW and currently doing my doctoral studies so I am not as involved as I was before but if you have any questions reach out to me and I will do my best to answer.
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Upcoming Sessions
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Past Sessions
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11
Jun
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Session 1
Orientation
This will be just a general discussion where we will introduce ourselves. Talk about Scientists or phenomena that inspires us. Discuss what Scientists/ Discovery you would like to learn in this series.
18
Jun
CE
Session 2
Community Events
We will begin at the beginning of science with ancient philosophers. So, in this session let's talk briefly about Euclid, Archimedes, Hipparchus & Claudius.
26
Jun
CE
Session 3
Community Events
We will talk about the Scientist who revolutionised genome editing : Dr. Doudna, Noble Laureate, 2020. We will look at CRISPR-Cas 9, the work that resulted in Noble Prize.
2
Jul
CE
Session 4
Community Events
Well, this is going to be debate session: Is the genome editing boon or bane ? ( This is related to the scientific discovery that we discussed in previous session)
9
Jul
CE
Session 5
Community Events
We will talk about Charles Babbage: His life and inventions. He is considered as the 'father of the computer.' But we will discuss whether this title is appropriate or not at the end !!
16
Jul
CE
Session 6
Community Events
Who was Sir Isaac Newton ? We will discuss what is important being great or being good ? ( If the prompt doesn't make sense now.. no worries .. it make sense after the session)
23
Jul
CE
Session 7
Community Events
Antibiotics : A boon for the world or bane for the future. Do you know why no one use Penicillin now ?
30
Jul
CE
Session 8
Community Events
Life of Marie Curie..the world known her as the first woman scientist but what was her life like ?
6
Aug
CE
Session 9
Community Events
Last session !!!
Prompt : Does evolution means evolving ?
And we will just chat in the last few minutes...... Thanks for joining in this series !