HON 115: Art of Scientific Discovery Assignments

3. Write a paragraph for Dr. Brenner and a paragraph for Dr. McClintock in response to this question: What factors (inspiration, tenacity, opportunity, adversity, chance, etc.) have played a role in their discoveries?

4. Browse the Nobel Laureates page for Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/

5. Print the biographies of ONE Nobel Laureate in Medicine whose biographies you find intriguing or inspiring. Write a paragraph about lessons learned about the creative process from their life . Come prepared to tell the class why you found them so.

6. Visit the Just Garcia Hill Website. Comment on the lives of these scientists as compared with the laureates.

23-Sept

The Hunt for Discoveries

Mind and Brain

Musicophilia

Portfolio entries:

1. Visit the Society for Neuroscience web site. What is the purpose of the society? http://www.sfn.org/ (1 paragraph)

2. Visit SFN Brain Briefings and identify two topics of interest to you. Write a brief paragraph about each topic and come prepared to discuss these in class.

http://www.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainBriefings_main&section=publications

3. Article by Dr. Oliver Sacks

30-Sept

Profile of an Artist

The 115 Interview

Professor Peter Fine

Art Department, NMSU

http://artdepartment.nmsu.edu/people/fine.htm

Portfolio entries:

Please prepare your interview article as a narrative or in this simple format:

http://central.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/journ2/discuss/msgReader$90

Q. XXXX

A. XXXX

7-Oct

HONORS COLLEGE OVERVIEW

Dean William Eamon

14-Oct

PORTFOLIO 1 DUE

Hot Topics: 21^st century

Nanoscience: Exploring the Invisible

Resources.

http://www.nano.gov/html/res/pdf/Nanotechnology_BigThingsfromaTinyWorld.pdf

http://www.nano.gov/html/about/home_about.html (see menu frame on the left)

http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm

Portfolio 2 entries

1. What is the nanoscale? What are nanoscience and nanotechnology and what are some anticipated applications and potential benefits of research in these fields??

2. What is the National Nanotechnology Initiative and what are its goals? What is the federal NNI budget requested for 2008? What are top three agencies for funding and how much is requested for them for fiscal year 2008?

3. Find two REU programs that support undergraduate summer internships in nanoscience or nanotechnology; find 1 in an area that you find interesting other than nanoscience

21-Oct

The Hunt for Discoveries

Ahead of their Time: Richard Feynman , Nicholas Tesla, and Louise Nevelson

Bring the following to class:

1- Printouts of 1-2 images representing the work of Nevelson, Feynman, and Tesla.

2- Printouts of 1-2 quotes for each Nevelson, Feynman, and Tesla.

Visit these websites:

Nevelson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ni1qo_lSII

Tesla

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTiiblwwLPk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt8Y93k0pB0

Feynman

confusion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lytxafTXg6c

uncertainty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MmpUWEW6Is

pleasure of finding things out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk8TVopOBGE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp6Lpe1Fqqc

Portfolio 2 entries

1. Was the creative process similar or different for Nevelson, Tesla and Feynman?

2. Which of Tesla, Feynman or Nevelson is the greatest inspiration for you? Why? If none of them inspires you, explain why.

28-Oct

Profile of a Scientist

The 115 Interview

Professor Aaron Rowland,

Chemistry Department, NMSU

Portfolio 2 entries

Please prepare your interview article as a narrative

4-Nov

Ethics and Science

Scientific Integrity and Ethics in Scientific Research

Portfolio 2 entries

1. What is the NIH Office of Research Integrity and what are the 9 areas of Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) training?

2. What was unit 731? What was Operation Whitecoat? Who was Josef Mengele?

3. Write one paragraph about each of the two case studies distributed in class Oct 30.

11-Nov

Profile of a Scientist

The 115 Interview

Professor Maria Castillo

Biology Department, NMSU

Portfolio 2 entries

Please prepare your interview article as a narrative

18-Nov

Profile of an Artist

The 115 Interview

Professor Craig Cully

Art Department, NMSU

http://www.craigcully.com/resume.html

http://www.craigcully.com/work.html

http://klaudiamarrgallery.com/Annual_Realism_Invitational/15th_Annual_Realism_Invitational_2008/index.html

Portfolio 2 entries

Please prepare your interview article as a narrative

25-Nov

Thanksgiving

BREAK

2-Dec

Second Life Forum for Art and Science

Portfolio entries

1. Describe the process by which you constructed your avatar. What considerations were important in creating your

virtual image and selecting a name?

2. How did you "discover" Second Life? e..g. Did you read about it? did you explore it?

3. What is your opinion of the NMSU Second Life site,, Aggie Island?

4. How do you think Second Life can be used to foster learning at the university level?

5. What is your overall opinion of Second Life? Explain.

FINALS WEEK

PORTFOLIO 2 DUE

SUMMARY ACTIVITY

STUDENTS CAN SELECT WHICH SESSION THEY WISH TO ATTEND:

OPTION 1: Wed 10-Dec 3:30-5:00 pm

OPTION 2: Friday 12-Dec 10:30-12

Submit take home ASSIGNMENT

Open discussion of Second life

Refreshments