For decades, the medical community has ignored mountains of evidence to wage a cruel and futile war on fat people, poisoning public perception and ruining millions of lives. It’s time for a new paradigm. Read the full version here.
As a STEM field, physics is probably not the most-obvious example of a discipline that has to reassure students and their parents that someone who majors in it is employable. Read the full version here.
In the early days of the internet, way back in the 1990s, tech utopians envisioned a glittering digital future in which people from very different backgrounds could come together online and, if not reach consensus, at least learn something from one another. Read the full version here.
Shaper Tool’s Origin is a handheld CNC router. Feed it a vector graphic file and use it to cut out computer designed shapes out of wood. Tutorials on how to use the Shaper Origin can be found at the following link: https://www.shapertools.com/tutorials
Watch this TED talk from Angela Lee Duckworth!
Interesting read on how to learn faster. Don’t do the same thing over and over again! You need to “cross train”!! https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982215015146
Tinkercad now allows users to design circuits on a virtual breadboard and program an Arduino simulation. This is a great start for students wanting to learn how to interface with circuits using Arduinos without the cost and space requirements of a full electronics circuit setup. Create a free account by accessing the following link: https://www.tinkercad.com/circuits
LTspice is a freeware circuit simulation software for Mac and Windows that is now maintained by Analog Devices. To download and install the software, visit the following link: http://www.linear.com/ltspice
PartSim is a free web-based part simulator that uses the full SPICE simulation engine. Visit www.partsim.com to create an account.
Autodesk has a suite of computer-aided design software including AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and Inventor. Students and educators can obtain free licenses by visiting their website at https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-educational-software.