Technologies of the Future This course has been by far one of the most interesting and exciting courses I have ever taken. Throughout the semester we learned through lectures, workshops, and lab work about leadership, design thinking, cultivating a growth mindset, and otherwise applying your skills for new technology creation. For my concentration, I learned […]
Archives for April 2016
Truths in an Environmental Paradigm
The environmental sciences are a relatively new field of study that draw from a diverse set of previously established sciences such as as ecology, geology, and chemistry. Yet, the environmental sciences are also based in a much older philosophical tradition of environmentalism following industrialization that found appreciation for the natural, not yet industrialized environment. Inspired […]
In Vitro Meat Case Study
In 1936, Winston Churchill wrote, “Fifty years hence, we shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing, by growing these parts separately under a suitable medium” (Test-Tube 2007). At this time, synthesized meat was science fiction, hypothesized and capturing the public’s imagination, but far from a […]
Festival of Scholars and Senior Capstones
Festival of Scholars was a great experience as a presenter; I got to talk to people about projects I am really excited about and get their feedback on the variety of posters I presented. However, maybe even more interesting was talking to other students about their projects and theses that they are excited about. This […]
KaleTek Poster Presentation
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Golden Rice Case Study
Golden Rice is a famous example of the possible benefits of genetically modified organisms. It was originally engineered in 2000 in order to produce ß-carotene to combat vitamin A deficiency world-wide (Ye 2000). This was proposed as an interesting and unique solution to a problem that effects millions of people, mainly in impoverished countries in […]