Einstein to String Theory: Reflection

Do you think physics has fundamentally changed over the last 100 years? Why or why not? Use evidence from the movie to support your viewpoint.

Einstein through String Theory: Notes

Use this blog space to take notes on The Elegant Universe. Keep in mind, you will be answering the following question:

Do you think physics has fundamentally changed over the last 100 years? Why or why not? Use evidence from the movie to support your viewpoint.

Electric Fields to Cure Cancer?

Watch the Ted Talk and answer the following questions (a short paragraph per question, please):

1. What is an electric field?
2. Describe how the scientist uses electric fields in his cancer treatment.
3. What might be some benefits of this treatment compared to traditional cancer treatments?

Higgs Boson Particle: Exploring the Fabric of the Universe

Watch the Higgs Boson Particle TED Talk. In it, Gian Guidice talks about how scienctists use the CERN particle accelerator to explore the fabric of the universe. You will be responding to his talk on three different levels:

1. During his talk, please keep track of interesting things you learn (!) and questions (Q) that you have.
2. We often teach the scientific method in school as a very linear and predictable process (write a hypothesis, run an experiment, take data, analyze data). Did Gian's research process look as linear as you would expect? What surprised you about how he talks about his research?
3. High school science classes sometimes offer a pretty limited view of what it takes to be a scientist (good at math, fast at solving problems, etc). Describe three "non-traditional" skills or personality traits you hadn't thought of before that would help a scientist be successful in this field.