Science and technology have advanced and grown exponentially. As technology advances, the world has become smaller, and information travels faster. This has had positive impacts on society and has facilitated the advancement of science. However, technology can also harm society. The implications of technology have both positive and negative aspects. Science and innovation are the […]
Research is emerging that shows that incorporating cognitive science concepts and principles into teaching and learning can improve learning outcomes. Constructivism, the pedagogical model most closely associated with cognitive science, is an educational philosophy that focuses on providing opportunities for students to construct meaning from their experiences. It is an approach that facilitates students’ knowledge […]
Are you a parent or educator of kids about to enter middle school or high school? Are you curious if a career in Environmental Science might fit you? Many parents who have been through this phase have mixed feelings when it comes to their kids’ education. From after-school activities to sports, to music, to extracurricular […]
Science is all around us, and oftentimes we’re so accustomed to it that we don’t even notice it. The scientific method drives many advances we see in technology, medicine, and other fields, but what is it exactly? Science is a broad term that encompasses numerous activities. Most people associate science with the scientific method, which […]
Cognitive science is a relatively new field of study. Though it has been around for a while, it is only recently that it has started to gain much popularity. While cognitive science looks at how the brain works, it focuses primarily on how the brain can remember things. Cognitive science includes a variety of subfields, […]
Do you want to make a difference in the world around you? What better place to do so than in environmental science? An environmental science degree teaches you how natural and man-made environments interact. Environmental science majors learn about natural resources, pollution, climate change, sustainable agriculture, and resource management. Environmental science utilizes biological, physical, chemical, […]
Environmental science can be a good first step for those who aren’t sure what to study in college. This broad field includes the study of the planet’s biological, chemical, and geological systems. Environmental science students often work with career counselors to determine their approach to school, including whether to major in environmental science, environmental science […]
Science is the driving force behind human development. Through the study of science, we study ourselves. We investigate what it means to be human, what makes us human, and what is wrong. We study our genes, behavior, nurture, and so on. Through science, we learn about ourselves and, perhaps more importantly, we learn what we […]
The brain must store memory, which is the act of recalling an event or fact. Memory and cognition are two concepts that have become very important, both to science and the general public. Memory is defined as our ability to retain and recall information that we’ve heard before. Cognition is our ability to reason, solve […]
A growing movement in academia is to challenge scientific models that treat religion and spirituality as aberrant behavior, either genetic or learned beyond comprehension. However, there is no consensus on what constitutes science into myth and how each is distinct from the other. It’s widely accepted that religion plays a role in shaping our moral […]
