Mark Boslough and Jonah Lehrer both contemplate the importance of the relationship between science and the arts. Boslough, being a science nerd, believes the scientific method is the core to new discoveries. In his article, “We Must Protect U.S. Investment In Scientific Knowledge” Boslough exercises his concern that the arts are threatening the credibility of … [Read more…]
The integration of STEM curricula has made schooling for engineers more efficient and effective. Although it is structured, it is not easy, by any means. The concentration of materials in STEM courses is very demanding so the students challenge themselves beyond their perceived limits. The STEM process may seem like it has no flaws, but … [Read more…]
Surrounding context: Yo -Yo Ma is an accomplished cellist and songwriter and has been recognized for decades, receiving various awards for his craft and successfully publishing this essay in 2014. Ma dedicates his essay to the education system and suggests a few different ways that it could be done better. Imposed context: It occured … [Read more…]
OLD When Ben Zander speaks about inspiring change, he says his job is to “awaken possibility in other people” and he wants to motivate them to accomplish their dream. When he speaks it’s encouraging and you want to jump out of your seat to agree with him. He’s a wonderful leader. On the other hand, … [Read more…]
BEFORE: Art is created and interpreted in many different ways. Exploring the importance of art and the role it has played in developing our society has made me come to realize that it is an essential part of life. I didn’t realize there was a controversy around the importance of art until reading Rhy … [Read more…]
