Thank you for your comment, Cody! Without universities there are already a lot in common between individuals. However, in the university there is more in common among the students than anywhere else. This is particularly true, because there is a blend of education touching our lives. Education tends to enlighten, and shed more light on the commonalities.
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Comment on What part of the Circle are you Staring at? by sarahre
Thank you for your comment! That’s true, they do have the same geometric properties, and that is a very essential point. In addition, I completely agree, coexisting is key, because we all have the same origin. The differences are far less than what’s in common. Thanks for your comment!
Comment on Will technology guide your teaching? by sarahre
Thanks for the comment Jonathan! I really appreciate that. In fact, sometimes it feels like we need to acquire a lot of knowledge in order to have sufficient knowledge to help our students passionately pursue their interests towards knowledge. Thanks so much for your comment!
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Thanks so much for your response Homero! I really appreciate your experiences. They are very helpful. Thanks so much for that. I like how you mentioned caring for students is key, and that it is important for respect, and all the great things. Thank you!
Also, about not teaching at a research institution– I really respect that, and believe in that. There is a far greater investment in students rather than research. I believe in the importance of both research and students. However, students come first! Thank you!
Comment on The Martian, and how it recruited to Botany… by sarahre
Thanks for your comment Mohammed! I appreciate the comment… I think the middle ground is always the perfect solution in situations like these. Some video, along with real-time discussions, and creative ways to get our students interested. I am a firm believer that sometimes people miss the big picture… Some teachers don’t tell their students what’s so powerful and can be done with the knowledge they’re learning. However, once you show them end products, that they the students can do when they’re done with the course… and you motivate their interests, I believe a lot of students will pursue further knowledge on their own! :)Thanks for the comment!
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Thanks for your comment Gary!That sounds wonderful. I enjoyed giving middle and high school students tours of our lab, and showing them cool aspects of what we did. That’s something to consider. If you tell people what they can accomplish through a field, it’s really inspiring, especially if you show them great results! Thanks for the comment.
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Thanks for your comment AbdelRahman. Yes, apparently movies succeed in doing a lot of things schools and the academia could be doing better. However, since we are the future we have the ability to improvise and improve the system… And realize through the movies with good content, games, and other inspiring methodologies how to help students find what they are passionate about and pursue it. Thanks so much!
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Thank you for your comment Renu! Yes!The solar panels, yes! That was awesome as well! I thought I was fascinated only because I was interested in that stuff… But yes, that was awesome Hahaha I nearly forgot that there was another part of science/engineering in the movie that I almost overlooked. And yes, that’s a very valid point. We need a real hero, to whom we can relate, see how human they are, what they’ve gone through, and how they’ve succeeded at the end. And that hero needs to also be able to relate to a different generation, connect with them, and get them inspired… and have them move. Thanks for your comment.
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Thank you Dr. Nelson for your comment I appreciate it. I agree with you, his imagination is the source of the inspiration in the movie. And how he was willing to try with what seemed to be impossible, to stay alive. And somehow, the imagination mixed in with the science, and all he went through somehow really awakened the interest in the lives of many people. I love how many people love this movie as well
Comment on The Martian, and how it recruited to Botany… by sarahre
Thank you for the comment Ken! I agree with you. We need wonderful role models who are willing to invest in their students… To believe in their dreams… to put efforts into it… And to work hard to make the dream a reality! Just the simple support and belief will help students further research and work hard to make their dream true! Thanks Ken!