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The Water Crisis – Part II
It seems that a majority of higher education faculty are focused on limiting the power of AI through efforts to detect “cheaters” who may employ the abilities of AI to do homework, write essays, and perform other functions related to … Continue reading
The Water Crisis – Part I
“Globally, 1 in 9 people still have no access to clean water. Water is a daily and crippling challenge. Without water you can’t grow food, you can’t build housing, you can’t stay healthy, you can’t stay in school and you … Continue reading
Posted in AI, Anthropology, Applied Anthropology
Tagged Potable Water, Unclean Water, Water Crisis
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Microplastics Are Everywhere!
A recent news article in Scientific American highlights a significant and emerging concern regarding microplastics and their impact on human health. The findings from a study involving over 200 patients undergoing surgery reveal a disturbing correlation: nearly 60% of these … Continue reading
Thinking in Color: Bilingual Restructuring
An article published in Psychological Science and reviewed in Scientific American discusses a fascinating study on the impact of bilingualism on color perception and categorization, particularly in the context of the Tsimane’ people of Bolivia, who traditionally categorize colors into … Continue reading
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The AI Revolution is Here: How Will We Educators Respond?
My awareness of AI has developed gradually over the last eight months, and with it, I understand its growing impact on education and all areas of our society and world. At first, I was against its use in the classroom, … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Virtual Ethnography
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Scientific Dilemmas: Science and Ethics
I was invited to give a talk and conduct a workshop to the Values Education Unit of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS). As the general topic centered on science and the role of the scientist in society, I chose … Continue reading
It Takes a Village!
All those involved with my PSHS Virtual Service Pilot Philippines STEM Curriculum Revision Project. Continue reading
Meet the VSPP Team! – PSHS Curriculum Revision Staff!
My first week of Virtual Orientation Meetings with various staff of the Peace Corps and Philippine Science High School (PSHS) took place on October 12, 13, and 14, and what a week it was! Five hours were packed with presentations … Continue reading
My New PC Volunteer VSP Project! — Supporting Philippine Science High School Teachers with STEM Curriculum Revision
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Bee Culture
I decided to initiate my blog with a post about “Bee Culture,” or more accurately from the perspective of anthropology, the culture of beekeeping, honey bee that is, more specifically, Apis mellifera (honey bearing) or Apis mellifica (honey maker). Why … Continue reading
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