Natural Sciences 191CNS87 - FYS- Champions of Curiosity

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. Students in CNS Connect RAP in Knowlton Hall will enroll in Nat Sci 191CNS, Champions of curiosity: tales of lesser-known scientists. 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 what it means to be a champion and what makes a scientist worth remembering. See https://www.umass.edu/rap/cns-connect-rap