In 2005‚ January 14‚ Lawrence H. Summers‚ ex-President of Harvard‚ made a speech on the under-representation of women in careers involving science and mathematics. He ignited an uproar when he said‚ among other hypotheses‚ that innate differences in math ability between men and women might be one reason as to why fewer women succeed in these fields. One of his main points was that women do not have the same innate ability as men in certain fields and this sparked a massive controversy. In his defense
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Modern science is nothing but a skill magician. One after one‚ it is providing the mankind with wonders. It has absolutely (fit) conquered the indomitable forces of nature. The wonders of modern science are too many to illustrate them in a short essay. Electricity is the first wonder of modern science. It is the driving force of modern civilization. Electric power is used for various purposes. Without it‚ the advancement of modern science is impossible. Television is another wonder of modern
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tackled about science such as the science itself as a form of knowledge and as a mode of inquiry and science as a social construction. Overall‚ this subject made some changes in me. The things I learned will guide me and prepare me for my future. This course inspired me to do my best as a future scientist. There are many significant ideas I have learned and encountered in Soctec such as the importance of learning science‚ technology and the effect of these to the society. Learning science is necessary
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References: 3. ^ Conceptual physics‚ Paul Hewitt‚ 2002 4 5. ^ a b Chu‚ Steven; Townes‚ Charles (2003). "Arthur Schawlow". In Edward P. Lazear (ed.)‚. Biographical Memoirs. vol. 83. National Academy of Sciences. pp. 202. ISBN 0-309-08699-X. 8. ^ a b Steen‚ W. M. "Laser Materials Processing"‚ 2nd Ed. 1998. 11. ^ Maiman‚ T.H. (1960). "Stimulated optical radiation in ruby". Nature 187(4736): 493–494. Bibcode 1960Natur.187..493M . doi:10.1038/187493a0 .
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although whether to classify sociology as a science has been debatable. French philosopher Auguste Comte first coined the term in 1838 from the Greek word ‘socio’ meaning interaction or association of individual and the Latin word ‘logy’ meaning study of a particular subject. Science is the systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation. Methodology used in science sets forth the idea that science is empirical‚ objective‚ tentative and based
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BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE - V (INDIVIDUAL‚ SOCIETY AND NATION) Course Code: BBABS 30502 Credit Units: 01 Course Objective: This course aims at enabling students towards: Understand the importance of individual differences Better understanding of self in relation to society and nation Facilitation for a meaningful existence and adjustment in society To inculcate patriotism and National pride. To enhance personal and professional excellence Course Contents: Module I: Individual differences & Personality
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Science has done great service to mankind. Science has ensured life to be safer‚ surer and much more comfortable than ever before. Science has helped man to make computers‚ artificial satellites and robots. Science has given the Americans a defense umbrella in space and it has given the Russians a permanent space station. Russia‚ it is believed‚ will have an industrial city in space before 2050 A.D. This would be the height of achievement in the field of science and technology. Science has
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Ceylin Kocagöz L3A 948 26th September 2012 Reflection #3 Culture Clashes in Multi-Cultures In 21st century the most visible fact about society is that they comprise too many types of culture in it together. This is due to the cultural and physical wars which have existed for million years between big communities and also every single little one included in them. This multi-cultural structures societies are usually the return of the colonialism. Big and strong communities having the little
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Our economic development will forever be defined as our ability to succeed internationally. PwC forecasts India’s real annual GDP growth until 2050 at 8.9 percent‚ Vietnam’s at 8.8 percent‚ and China’s at 5.9 percent. The list of fast-growing emerging markets goes on and on. The U.S. forecast is a meager 2.4 percent‚ comparable with most Western economies. The domestic companies that are likely to see incremental growth in the coming decades are those that are not only doing business internationally
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Science CET Reviewer Science – scientia (Latin) which means knowledge. * A systematized body of knowledge that seeks to answer questions about the natural environment; study of organized facts‚ which have been discovered about the environment. * Look at it‚ think‚ guess‚ and try it out. Technology – also known as applied science. * A consequence of science and engineering. * Deals with man’s usage and knowledge of tools and crafts and how it influences man’s ability to control
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