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Scientific Literacy: A Global Necessity Rather Than a Luxury
Imagine a society in which the vast majority of members are illiterate or, at best, poorly educated. Statistical analysis from after the turn of the century shows that a little over half of the world’s nations, containing approximately 80% of the global population, have literacy rates above 90%. All other countries range from high 80’s [...]
Women and the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia, the “mysterious ally” of the U.S., is on the verge of great change, especially concerning the role of women in Saudi Society. These roles are now often challenged by both internal and external influences. Through education, economic, social, and political avenues, Saudi women have started to challenge the status quo by assert themselves [...]
From Entertainment to Enrichment: The Growth of YouTube’s Online Scientific Content
Every week, major news sites are flooded with articles concerning recent technological advancements, changes in accepted theories, and brand new ideas from every field imaginable. To an individual who has great learning in science, reading a commentary on the Higgs boson is easily understood without the need for much outside research; however, without such a [...]
Striving for Scientific Integrity
It is far too easy to alter and dismiss scientific findings because of political pressure. US policy continues to struggle with the integration of scientific integrity within national issues. A dedication to accurate reporting of findings, along with a promise of policy guided by science, is crucial to repairing a flawed system. At the Science [...]
Can Science Ph.Ds Exit Academia?
The number of tenure-track faculty positions is dwindling.1 Yet, universities are especially focused on training science Ph.D.s for academia. Ph.D.s have focused their education and career on research professorship. According to Dr. Aaron Robinson, a 2012 graduate from the Biophysics Department at Johns Hopkins University, science Ph.D.s are groomed for academic careers.2 Most faculty and [...]
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