Thunder Storm. NW New Mexico. Photo by Joe Saldivar.
Book Recommendations and Science Articles
I did not like to read as a child. I didn't realize that there were so many great works of literature until I took an English Literature course in college. Now, I only wish I had time to read more often.
You may not think you are a reader, but I would argue that you are a reader. You (hopefully) read text books, blogs, text messages and Wikipedia. Here are just a few books and science articles that I highly recommend. Some are scientific and others are not...but they are all AWESOME. Contact me if you want me to share more titles with you.
You may not think you are a reader, but I would argue that you are a reader. You (hopefully) read text books, blogs, text messages and Wikipedia. Here are just a few books and science articles that I highly recommend. Some are scientific and others are not...but they are all AWESOME. Contact me if you want me to share more titles with you.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. By Rebecca Skloot
This is the story of a how a young woman's cervical cancer has led to amazing scientific discoveries. This story also brings up some bio-ethical questions.
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Cancer on $5 a Day. By Robert Schimmel
A comedian tells the story of how his sense of humor got him through the emotional and physical stress of cancer.
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Think Like a Freak. By Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. DobnerSteven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner discuss how to think a bit more productively, more creatively, more rationally using the scientific method.
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Guns, Germs and Steel. By Jared Diamond.
An Evolutionary Biologist discusses how agriculture, domesticated animals, geography and illness shaped human evolution and culture.
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Tuesdays With Morrie. By Mitch Albom
This is the story of the relationship between a newspaper writer and his ailing professor. He will take you on a journey through the meaning of life.
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Blink. By Malcolm Gladwell
The author explains that people often take tiny slivers of information and use it to make decisions like whether a couple will get divorced or if a statue is a 'fake'.
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Science Articles
Here are science articles that discuss some interesting topics. Do you believe their conclusions? Check them out.
Can students evaluate the effectiveness of a teacher in 30 seconds?
| 30_seconds_teacher_quality.pdf |
Which fleas can jump higher...Dog fleas or cat fleas?
| dog_vs_cat_fleas.pdf |
Should you always believe what you see? Maybe, maybe not? Make sure you watch this video before you read the article: http://youtu.be/vJG698U2Mvo
| gorrila_in_our_midst.pdf |
Does a stripper's menstrual cycle influence how much money she will make in tips?
| lapdancing_estrus.pdf |
Do smelly T-shirts help females find a mate?
| mhc_mate_preference_smell_t_shirts.pdf |
Should you have people pray for you if you are ill?
| prayer_study.pdf |
Can UBER Data Provide Evidence for Earning Discrepancies for Women in the Workplace?
| uberpaygap.pdf |
F***! Why do you swear when you hit your thumb with a hammer.
| swearing_as_a_response_to_pain.pdf |
Does Roe vs. Wade account for the drop in the crime rates?
| understanding_why_crime_fell_in_the_1990s.pdf |
