Clarifying the physics of walking: For multi-legged creatures, it's a lot like slithering

 Clarifying the physics of walking: For multi-legged creatures, it's a lot like slithering (techxplore.com)

Above is a cracking wee article. What do you think?

Great video too!

https://youtu.be/KmV_idFBRaE

All the best,

Mark

Agreed presentation times

Hello all,

Below are the presentation slots for the first assessment for the Communication Unit.

You only need to come to the session where you are presenting. You will be authorised for the date where you are not presenting.

In no particular order, you will choose on the day...

Monday 3rd October at 13:00 - Sam, Selma, David, Connor, Scott and Hollie

Monday 10th October at 13:00 - Illia, Abdulfetah, Abbey, Maegan, Renee, Abbygail and Chris

Please remember to e mail me your slides in good time and it is always a good idea to print your slides off too!

All the best,

Mark

A list of possible presentation topics for you to consider

Here is a list of topics that students researched and presented on in the last SWAP STEM class I taught.

Remember, it is 5 minutes minimum, and likely to be no more than 8 minutes.

You should all have an idea what you would like to present on, by the time we meet on Monday, after your SWAP session with Kenny.

Possible subjects, merely a guide to give you some inspiration!

star formation

quantum singularity

deforestation

nuclear power

space exploration

Black Hole

Chernobyl

plastic pollution

importance of eye testing

refraction of light in lenses

quantum mechanics

evolution of prosthetics

eye anatomy and function

Human Physics

radiotherapy

climate change

renewable energy

macular degeneration

fertilisation

I would like you all to post (in the comments section below) the topic you have chosen to research and deliver your 5 minute talk on by the end of today's class (12/9/22).

Do schools kill creativity? TED talk worth watching

Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? | TED Talk

Scott mentioned the wonderful TED talk from the late, great Sir Ken Robinson in class yesterday.

Please click on the link above and if you have any comments about the content, delivery etc., please note them in the comments at the bottom of this post. 

I think we might tackle Listening after you have done your presentation assessments, as there is a neat link to analysing and structure evaluating.

Let me know what you think!

All the best,

Mark

Footnote - this is worth a read, as per my comments below: 

https://www.bigissue.com/culture/books/ken-robinson-a-masterclass-in-how-to-live/?fbclid=IwAR1_L71z_HLVOPJZB0YrtTQhF862GseFcNEGhMq44lW9ZfuFfvFaEz-_mRU

Moral Dilemmas Session

Hello all,

Today we looked at three moral dilemmas that I gave to you, defined what they are, and then you broke them all down offering possible answers to the scenarios posed to you.

I thought this part of the lesson was particularly effective personally, for lots of reasons. 

So, a few questions.

1. How did you enjoy the moral dilemmas part of the class?

2. Listening to other groups were you persuaded to think differently?

3. What academic / communication skills were you using / developing today?

I look forward to your thoughts. As always, just be honest in your appraisal and anything goes!

Mark

Reminder of new room for Communication - F16

All the best,

Mark

Researchers crack an enduring physics enigma

Researchers crack an enduring physics enigma

Morning everybody, 

I came across this link, above, and wondered what you scientists thought about this? I am no physicist, so on this occasion I am unable to bring any sensible chat to the debate, but some of you might, so here is your chance to flex on the blog!

I AM however, always interested in how research can help develop solutions or solve age old puzzles, so that side of things I can gladly get on board with.

Please note any comments below, using Google Chrome.

See you all at 1pm, in room F16.

Best,

Mark