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How Did We Wind Up In Such An Unlikely Universe?, Michael Bass
How Did We Wind Up In Such An Unlikely Universe?, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
Not long ago the Public Broadcasting Service program NOVA presented an episode called “The Great Math Mystery.” It dealt with the many ways mathematical relationships and special numbers crop up when investigating the physical and natural world.
Toward A More Scientifically Literate Public, Michael Bass
Toward A More Scientifically Literate Public, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
As a society we do a terrible job of educating our children to become scientifically literate. Sure, we have STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs throughout the country, and with some justification we can brag about the successes of students that are in or who have graduated from such learning experiences.
Don't Just Blindly Follow All 'Green' Trends -- Do Your Research First, Michael Bass
Don't Just Blindly Follow All 'Green' Trends -- Do Your Research First, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
Nowadays it is politically correct to be “green” – to say and do things that seem to minimize one’s impact on the environment and to preach to others to do the same.
A Toast! To The International Year Of Light, Michael Bass
A Toast! To The International Year Of Light, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
December 2013, at the United Nations’ 68th General Assembly meeting, the assembled countries could not as usual solve the problems of world conflicts, human slavery, wide-spread famine and the Israeli-Palestinian question. So, it decided to do something it could: It declared that 2015 would be the International Year of Light.
It's A Small World After All – And We're All Connected, Alaina Bernard
It's A Small World After All – And We're All Connected, Alaina Bernard
UCF Forum
We’ve probably all had the song “it’s a small world” stuck in our heads after visiting Fantasyland at Walt Disney World. This simple song highlights how we all are connected, and was created to promote the message of international peace and inclusion of diversity. Walt Disney sped up the tempo from the original version and made it more cheery, but it is arguably a simple message that we continue to strive for decades later.
Get Outside The Box – And Go Outside!, Alaina Bernard
Get Outside The Box – And Go Outside!, Alaina Bernard
UCF Forum
We live in a fast-paced society, driven by technology and air conditioners. What would be the motivation for someone to get outside their box and go outside?