#science presentations

[uafairbanks]

Research happening on the Fairbanks campus presented at @americangeophysicalunion 2018 annual fall meeting.

[benscienceblog]

Weekly Reflection (WEEK 12, 23/05/16)

in this week’s reflection I shall be talking about all the different presentations we have had throughout week 5 until the last week week 12 (this week).

1. Technology through the ages: The group that presented this week had to research 1-3 case studies of technological developments from history of invention to modern day technology. I thought this presentation was short, the shortest presentation of the lot. However it was engaging and had a few good key points about technology.

2. Stories of Cosmology: This was the week that my group presented to the class, we had to research 3 stories of the origin of the universe from different cultures. We included a game of Jeopardy at the end and played a few videos that were both entertaining and informational.

3. Scaling the solar system: The group that had to present this week had to research the size and distances apart of the objects that make up our solar system. They found some really fun and educational videos/songs about the solar system that would be great in any classroom.

4. Fresh Water in Australia: This week's group had to tackle some difficult questions. Why is Australia the driest continent on earth (except for Antarctica)? What is the history of Australia’s inland seas? What is the Murray-Darling Basin? I believe that they had a big task, but made their presentation fun and engaging at the same time.

5. The dynamic problem of pollution: The group this week had to talk about what pollution is and how it is affecting the planet. They also had to include an illustrative case from the past. They interacted with the class really well and helped us understand pollution better.  

6. Biodiversity: We understood what it is meant by biodiversity and the unique flora and fauna of Australia because of this week's presentation. The presenters had to also tell us how the fauna and flora come about in Australia. I believe that they were engaging but a tad too long for my liking.

7. Genetically modified foods, panacea or poison?: This week the group had to research the issue of the genetic modification of foods. we learnt why the technology was developed and how is it different from what farmers have done over centuries. It was interesting and engaging to see. It reminded me a lot of my year 12 food technology class. 8. The story of Charles Darwin: This week's group had to research and present aspects of Charles Darwin’s contribution to the theory of evolution as well as something about his life and how he made his discoveries. Their presentation was very interesting and I loved every second of it.

[pluminanicebox]

More Muppets! Always more Muppets!

I'm looking at the survey results for CAAS Rounds presentations I co-chair (generally on scientific topics or community-based interventions). We asked what they would like to see in the future. The best answers so far are "More sex!" and "Muppets". No explanation, just Muppets. I'm inclined to agree. All talks need more Muppets and sex. Probably not together, though.

[quadantic]

I love free speech, but seriously, dude. Shut the fuck up, your comment has bothered me all day. I wish I could give you this embarrassed/ashamed feeling too. Maybe that would shut you up for good.