The Science Editor's Soapbox
Author: Werner J. Lipton
Publisher: Joan Lipton
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 9780966301106
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Eloquent Science
Author: David Schultz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-01-16
Total Pages: 422
ISBN-13: 1935704036
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMary Grace Soccio. My writing could not please this kindhearted woman, no matter how hard I tried. Although Gifed and Talented seventh-grade math posed no problem for me, the same was not true for Mrs. Soccio’s English class. I was frustrated that my frst assignment only netted me a C. I worked harder, making re- sion afer revision, a concept I had never really put much faith in before. At last, I produced an essay that seemed the apex of what I was capable of wr- ing. Although the topic of that essay is now lost to my memory, the grade I received was not: a B?. “Te best I could do was a B??” Te realization sank in that maybe I was not such a good writer. In those days, my youthful hubris did not understand abouc t apacity bui- ing. In other words, being challenged would result in my intellectual growth— an academic restatement of Nietzsche’s “What does not destroy me, makes me stronger.” Consequently, I asked to be withdrawn from Gifed and Talented English in the eighth grade.
Editing the Refereed Scientific Journal
Author: Robert A. Weeks
Publisher: Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers(IEEE)
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased on the 1992 Conference of Editors at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, this extensive, and up-to -date reference tool brings together the practical, political, and ethical problems of editing refereed scientific journals for the first time. Editors of foremost scientific journals in the field assist authors in understanding the complexities of the three-way negotiations among editors, referees, and authors.
Assessing 21st Century Skills
Author: Laura Greenstein
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2012-07-23
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 1452218013
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides K-12 classroom teachers with strategies for measuring student mastery beyond paper and pencil tests and suggests ways to diagnose learning and inform interventions in an accountable and reliable way. Included are vignettes and visual elements to help illustrate and apply the concepts.
Making "Nature"
Author: Melinda Baldwin
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2015-08-18
Total Pages: 318
ISBN-13: 022626159X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMaking "Nature" is the first book to chronicle the foundation and development of Nature, one of the world's most influential scientific institutions. Now nearing its hundred and fiftieth year of publication, Nature is the international benchmark for scientific publication. Its contributors include Charles Darwin, Ernest Rutherford, and Stephen Hawking, and it has published many of the most important discoveries in the history of science, including articles on the structure of DNA, the discovery of the neutron, the first cloning of a mammal, and the human genome. But how did Nature become such an essential institution? In Making "Nature," Melinda Baldwin charts the rich history of this extraordinary publication from its foundation in 1869 to current debates about online publishing and open access. This pioneering study not only tells Nature's story but also sheds light on much larger questions about the history of science publishing, changes in scientific communication, and shifting notions of "scientific community." Nature, as Baldwin demonstrates, helped define what science is and what it means to be a scientist.
Dance of the Dung Beetles
Author: Helen Lunn
Publisher: Wits University Press
Published: 2019-04-01
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 1776144651
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe sweeping scientific and social history of the humble dung beetle The humble and industrious dung beetle is a marvelous beast: the 6,000 species identified so far are intricately entwined with human history and scientific endeavor. These night-soil collectors of the planet have been worshipped as gods, worn as jewelry, and painted by artists. More practically, they saved Hawaii from ecological blight, and rescued Australia from plagues of flies. They fertilize soil, cleanse pastures, steer by the stars, and have a unique relationship with the African elephant (along with many other ungulates). Above all, they are the ideal subject for biological study in an evolving world. In this sweeping history of more than 3,000 years, beginning with Ancient Egypt, scientist Marcus Byrne and writer Helen Lunn capture the diversity of dung beetles and their unique behavior patterns. Dung beetles’ fortunes have followed the shifts from a world dominated by a religion that symbolically incorporated them into some of its key concepts of rebirth, to a world in which science has largely separated itself from religion and alchemy. With over 6,000 species found throughout the world, these unassuming but remarkable creatures are fundamental to some of humanity’s most cherished beliefs and have been ever present in religion, art, literature, science and the environment. They are at the center of current gene research, play an important role in keeping our planet healthy, and some nocturnal dung beetles have been found to navigate by the starry skies. Outlining the development of science from the point of view of the humble dung beetle is what makes this charming story of immense interest to general readers and entomologists alike.
The All-American Soap Box Derby
Author: Ronald R. Reed
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2016-02-25
Total Pages: 126
ISBN-13: 1504977211
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe All-American Soap Box Derby, the brainchild of Dayton newspaperman Myron Scott, began as a local race in that city in 1933. With some creative promotion, Scott turned it into a national competition the next year. By 1935 it had found a home in Akron. This move was solidified by the construction of Derby Downs. This unique facility, built in 1936, provided a much needed home. National sponsorship was provided by Chevrolet in cooperation with the Akron Beacon Journal and other newspapers across the nation. The All-American was flourishing due, in no small part, to the army of volunteers which enabled it to run smoothly.
Popular Science
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Published: 2005-07
Total Pages: 108
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPopular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
Solid State Insurrection
Author: Joseph D. Martin
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Published: 2018-09-07
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0822986299
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSolid state physics, the study of the physical properties of solid matter, was the most populous subfield of Cold War American physics. Despite prolific contributions to consumer and medical technology, such as the transistor and magnetic resonance imaging, it garnered less professional prestige and public attention than nuclear and particle physics. Solid State Insurrection argues that solid state physics was essential to securing the vast social, political, and financial capital Cold War physics enjoyed in the twentieth century. Solid state’s technological bent, and its challenge to the “pure science” ideal many physicists cherished, helped physics as a whole respond more readily to Cold War social, political, and economic pressures. Its research kept physics economically and technologically relevant, sustaining its cultural standing and policy influence long after the sheen of the Manhattan Project had faded. With this book, Joseph D. Martin brings a new perspective to some of the most enduring questions about the role of physics in American history.
Striking at the Roots
Author: Mark Hawthorne
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Published: 2010-05-11
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 1846946530
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnimal activists shine a bright light into the dark recesses of factory farms, vivisection labs, fur farms, product-testing facilities and animal “training” complexes. Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism brings together the most effective tactics for speaking out for animals. Activists from around the globe explain why their models of activism have been successful – and how you can become involved.
