Science vs. Conventional Wisdom: Stretching Before Exercise
Throughout the year, we publish essays from Professor Andrew Lyon‘s Honors 389 course “The Science Blender” . The first paper of this term asked students to: research and summarize an example of our evolving scientific knowledge. That is, how has society’s scientifically-driven “conventional wisdom” on a topic evolved as new scientific knowledge has come to light?” Below is one student’s essay on
Conventional Wisdom v. Science: Knuckle Cracking
Throughout the year, we will be publishing essays from Professor Andrew Lyon‘s Honors 389 course “The Science Blender” . The first paper of the term asked students to: Research and summarize an example of our evolving scientific knowledge. That is, how has society’s scientifically-driven “conventional wisdom” on a topic evolved as new scientific knowledge has come to light?” Below
Conventional Wisdom v. Science: It Does Not Take Seven Years to Digest Chewing Gum
Throughout the year, we will be publishing essays from Professor Andrew Lyon‘s Honors 389 course “The Science Blender” . The first paper of the term asked students to: Research and summarize an example of our evolving scientific knowledge. That is, how has society’s scientifically-driven “conventional wisdom” on a topic evolved as new scientific knowledge has come to light?” Below
Faculty Notes- February 2016
Paper Acceptances & Publications Justin Dressel, PhD Journal: Physical Review A Title: Qubit measurement error from coupling with a detuned neighbor in circuit QED Authors: M. Khezri, J. Dressel, A. N. Korotkov Collaborations: UC Riverside, Chapman U Published: 11/5/2015 Abstract: In modern circuit QED architectures, superconducting transmon qubits are measurement via the state-dependent phase and
What Tutoring is and What Tutoring is not.
Tutoring is probably one of the oldest teaching methods. In ancient Greece, in the time of Plato and Socrates, the children of the wealthy were educated individually or in small groups by masters or tutors. During the Middle Ages the children of nobles and the wealthy continued receiving their education from tutors. When more formalized
The Return of ChapmanU Science On Tap
Click here to see the current lineup of Science on Tap live events. You walk into Provision Market in the Orange Circle and immediately you’re hit with a dozen different scents. The sweet aromas of coffee, hops, sandwiches and meat and cheese plates fill the air. And sitting attentively on stools and
Justin Dressel: Grainy Digital Photographs
Dr. Justin Dressel, assistant professor of physics at Chapman University’s Schmid College of Science and Technology, was recently featured on WAMC’s The Academic Minute explaining, “how quantum physics has a lot to do with what shows up on your screen.” If you missed the live broadcast of Dressel’s The Academic Minute, its audio & transcript can be found
Edible Food Packaging
Imagine walking into a grocery store where everything is wrapped in edible skins, with no other packaging. You would be able to eat your ice cream or protein bar right off the shelf, its package or wrapper included! Think biodegradable skins and shells like those of fruits (coconuts, bananas, apples, etc.). Would you be afraid
Law Professor Thomas Bell, Esq. Joins Schmid Students To Discuss Intellectual Property Law
In the computer age, being somewhat law savvy is almost as important as understanding basic HTML – you don’t need to have a law degree but the importance in knowing what’s protected when creating software applications can be incredibly important in the fast growing world of technology. On Wednesday, November 18th, Schmid College of Science
Antibiotic stewardship: not a burden for animal agriculture alone
Incidence of antibiotic resistant bacterial infections are higher than ever, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that at least 23,000 people die each year as a direct result of these infections. It’s no wonder then, that fears of rampant superbugs are fueling the debate about responsible antibiotic usage, and much of