girls pursuing STEM related courses is evident starting in primary school and are due to an array of factors‚ including societal‚ familial‚ and cultural influences. Although‚ access to education for women and girls have improved globally‚ disparities in the access to a basic education still persist‚ thereby influencing the gender gap in STEM education. To demonstrate‚ a study conducted in the United Kingdom‚ found at ages ten to eleven both boys and girls equally engaged in STEM education (75%
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Brain Dysfunction in Criminal Behavior Jose Luis Abreu CRJ308: Psychology of Criminal Behavior (BLG1319A) Instructor: Cheryl Cabero May 27th‚ 2013 Brain Dysfunction in Criminal Behavior After viewing the ABC video “The Brain and Violence: Secrets of Your Mind” I do believe that people are predisposed to violence. I do maintain my position that even if the same Neurological and genetic factors that lead to crime are present in a person the lack of a healthy environment is what will cause those
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TJHSST BRAIN BEE PRACTICE TEST #1 Archis R. Bhandarkar This practice test is meant to simulate questions that will be asked of Brain Bee competitors participating in the Phase II or Oral Round of the competition. All questions are taken from the Society of Neuroscience publication‚ Brain Facts. Several multiple choice questions followed by questions to be answered in free answer format. An answer key will be provided following the practice meet. 1. The Greek word for the branches of a tree give
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Stem Cell Culture Human embryonic stem cells are pluripotent stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst‚ an early-stage embryo. To culture these stem cells under controlled environments‚ one first must have a growth medium. This growth medium is made with DMEM/F12‚ which is cell culture medium‚ a 20 percent Knockout Serum Replacement‚ 100 μM β-Mercaptoethanol‚ 1 percent non-essential Amino Acid‚ and a Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor. This medium is then changed out everyday
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What is Brain Chemistry? Brain chemistry or neurochemistry is the complex system which allows the brain to function with the use of chemicals known as neurotransmitters which move information around in the brain. Every person’s brain chemistry is slightly different‚ and a number of things can play a role in the levels of various neurotransmitters in the brain‚ and how those chemicals affect the brain’s function. It is believed that difference in brain chemistry may explain a variety of behavioral
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Working with the leadership team of the NorCal STEM Festival has allowed me to spread the excitement of science and technology. I hope to continue celebrating STEM through the Columbia Neuroscience Society and its work with the NYC Brain Bee. I love the idea of giving back to the community through education. Columbia provides a multifaceted education that combines practical‚ hands-on research opportunities with a diverse liberal arts education. Since I want to either attend the Columbia Pharmacology
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Brianne Westlake May 14‚ 2012 Effects of Marijuana on the Brain Outline I. Thesis – How does the usage of marijuana affect the brain and what causes the intoxication from the drug? What are the long-term and short-term effects from marijuana? II. Body A. Emotions a. Amygdala i. Anxiety and panic ii. Blocking of traumatic experiences iii. Reduces hostility b. Acute psychosis iv. Hallucinations v. Delusions vi
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Structure of the Stem The internal structure of the stem is usually more complex than the other plant organs for it performs and provides various functions. These functions are: * For mechanical support * For conduction of water * For conduction and storage of manufactured food * For continuous growth of the stem in thickness These functions are centered at the fibro vascular system that is composed of two major tissues‚ the xylem and the phloem. Internal Parts of Woody Stems 1. Protective
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Introduction The brain develops at an astonishing rate starting from conception. In the first ten years of a child’s life‚ their brain will have made billions of connections. By the time the individual grows older‚ the brain will continue to grow and make more connections. The main contributions to a developing brain are biological genes‚ the enviornment‚ and different critical periods. In this paper‚ the following will be elaborated on: (a) fetal brain development‚ (b) brain development in children
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David Stem Cell paper T-T 11:20 Stem Cells and Cloning 1. Cloning is one of the most widely talked about topics in this world. The people that defend cloning believe that cloning and genetic engineering will be the answer to most of the diseases in the future. On the other hand‚ the people against it think of it as ‘ playing God ’. Cloning is unethical because people will lose their identities if their clones come into
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