Natural Sciences 191CNS87 - FYS- Champions of Curiosity
Fall
2019
03
1.00
Jacob Barnett
W 1:25PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
36188
Kennedy House room 508
jbarnett@umass.edu
Who are the real people that drive discovery? Explore stories of the characters behind the science, from the self-made doctor who performed the first heart surgery to the Hollywood actress who invented the foundation for today's cell phone and Bluetooth technologies. We will reflect on how anyone can think like a scientist, since we all possess an innate curiosity about the world around us. Class activities will explore how to inspire this curiosity in yourself and others. Come ready to dive into some remarkable stories that didn't show up in your high school science textbook!
Open to Natural Sciences Freshman with a declared major or on the Natural Sciences Exploratory Track.