Honors Indep Study KIN
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UMass Science Ambassadors Prog
This course is for students who have a passion for communicating about science. We provide training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) mentoring techniques and in STEM outreach approaches. You have the opportunity to work with small groups of middle school students and inspire them about all things STEM - as you direct their efforts in a STEM research project. You help your students through the entire process of STEM research, from coming up with an idea to communicating their results at a poster session.
Practicum
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Independent Study
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BUDDHISM AND GENDER
Is it possible for someone who is not male to attain Buddhahood? We will explore this question from the textual perspectives of various Buddhist traditions. Buddhahood is the goal of Buddhism. The aspirant’s gender in tantric Buddhism is not relevant, but many other Buddhist traditions seem to deny the possibility of non-males achieving full awakening. We will address this question through study of canonical and modern literature on the topic. (E)