Today’s post comes from Pilar Jefferson, class of 2015 and Art Center Summer Docent.
As a member of the Millennial generation I’ve always thought of Polaroids as a passing curiosity.
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Science Courses for All?
How do Colleges teach science to nonscience students?
In browsing a number of big university websites looking for the “general education requirements” for a bachelor’s degree, I discovered that most seem to require a minimum of one course with a laboratory in the natural sciences; some state two if the courses do not have a lab component. The liberal arts colleges I visited online (Williams College, Haverford College, Oberlin College, Bryn Mawr College, Smith College, Pomona College and Vassar College) varied a bit in their requirements. All except Vassar College have distributional requirements.
Science Tracts?
The last post was about the importance of science in our education. Now, let’s look at some numbers:
Most of the people in the United States graduate from high school. 85% was the all-time high in 2004, according to the US Census Bureau.
The importance of science in our education
I am working as a Class Advisor in the Dean of Studies office. I talk with many of the students who seek general advice about academic matters.
Many students, often who have taken AP courses in science in high school, say to me,
“Science is not for me.
Spiritual Eating; The Teachings of Sonjae Sunim and Rick Jarow
This week we traversed the culinary realm in a metaphysical sense, considering the spiritual connections between our palates and our mind’s eye. From mindfulness to meditation, the Coop explored- with the guidance of two wise scholars- a profound aspect of … Continue reading →