Be A Rock Scientist

Author : Ruth Owen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1788564359

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Be a Rock Scientist by Ruth Owen Pdf

Author : Ozan Varol
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781541762619

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Think Like a Rocket Scientist by Ozan Varol Pdf

* One of Inc.com's "6 Books You Need to Read in 2020 (According to Bill Gates, Satya Nadella, and Adam Grant)"* Adam Grant's # 1 pick of his top 20 books of 2020* One of 6 Groundbreaking Books of Spring 2020 (according to Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Dan Pink, and Adam Grant). A former rocket scientist reveals the habits, ideas, and strategies that will empower you to turn the seemingly impossible into the possible. Rocket science is often celebrated as the ultimate triumph of technology. But it's not. Rather, it's the apex of a certain thought process -- a way to imagine the unimaginable and solve the unsolvable. It's the same thought process that enabled Neil Armstrong to take his giant leap for mankind, that allows spacecraft to travel millions of miles through outer space and land on a precise spot, and that brings us closer to colonizing other planets. Fortunately, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to think like one. In this accessible and practical book, Ozan Varol reveals nine simple strategies from rocket science that you can use to make your own giant leaps in work and life -- whether it's landing your dream job, accelerating your business, learning a new skill, or creating the next breakthrough product. Today, thinking like a rocket scientist is a necessity. We all encounter complex and unfamiliar problems in our lives. Those who can tackle these problems -- without clear guidelines and with the clock ticking -- enjoy an extraordinary advantage. Think Like a Rocket Scientist will inspire you to take your own moonshot and enable you to achieve liftoff.

Author : Alix Wood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 178856474X

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Be a Rock Scientist by Alix Wood Pdf

Earth is a very rocky place, and in this book, kids will get the opportunity to get up close to different types of rocks and investigate them just like real-life geologists. As they work step-by-step through the fun and innovative activities and experiments they will discover... how rocks form and why they all look different how to tell rocks apart--just like a geologist how to make their own sand and soil from rocks how to create and then excavate a fossil from rock and much more! The experiments have been created to use rocks from a backyard, park, or beach and everyday equipment and materials that will be accessible to all readers. They will ask questions, make observations, gather evidence, test theories, and record their conclusions. Instead of just reading about this fascinating topic, readers will work like scientists to discover for themselves all about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks, how fossils formed, and how Earth's rocks are forever changing and recycling as part of the rock cycle.

Author : Megan A. Moreno,Rachel Katzenellenbogen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030104986

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Women Rock Science by Megan A. Moreno,Rachel Katzenellenbogen Pdf

There has never been a better time to for a handbook focused on women in science. In May 2016, the American Association for the Advancement of Science posted an article titled “We need to do more for women in science.” This book describes the importance of carving out spaces for women in science and includes the unique strengths of women scientists as well as challenges they tend to face. Studies of women leadership consistently illustrate that women demonstrate strengths in leadership across communities and have skills in bringing together groups towards a common goal. The role of women in context is an important one in science, but has not been the focus of previous texts about careers in science or medicine. This first of its kind book develops an understanding of research careers occurring within a greater community of colleagues and academicians as well as the fact that women themselves lead within a group, a community, and a context. The book focuses on women who are pursuing research careers in academic medicine with specific emphasis on women in science and research as well as lessons learned from fellow female scientists. It also provides key strategies and skills centered on the social ecological model as well as a sense of community with other women scientists. The book is organized thematically using the social ecological model as a framework in which we all live and complete our work. Women Rock Science is a valuable resource that can be used in a variety of settings. It is beneficial for University classes as well as lab group meetings. It also places an emphasis on community and can be shared with one’s community of mentors, mentees and colleagues.

Author : Ryan Nagelhout
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781482412130

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Be a Geologist by Ryan Nagelhout Pdf

While some scientists look to the stars, others look at the ground. Geologists are scientists who study the rocks under our feet, the soil in our gardens, and the many processes that make Earth continuously shape and reshape itself, such as weathering and erosion. This appealing book focuses on the different kinds of geologists and the significant work they do. It also describes the rock cycle, plate tectonics, and some other important earth-science concepts that will inspire readers to consider a career in geology.

Author : Megan A. Moreno
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031484186

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Women Rock Science by Megan A. Moreno Pdf

Author : Travis S. Taylor
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781498772341

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Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering by Travis S. Taylor Pdf

Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering, Second Edition, presents the history and basics of rocket science, and examines design, experimentation, testing, and applications. Exploring how rockets work, the book covers the concepts of thrust, momentum, impulse, and the rocket equation, along with the rocket engine, its components, and the physics involved in the generation of the propulsive force. The text also presents several different types of rocket engines and discusses the testing of rocket components, subsystems, systems, and complete products. The final chapter stresses the importance for rocket scientists and engineers to creatively deal with the complexities of rocketry.

Author : Zoe Cormier
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780306823947

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Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll by Zoe Cormier Pdf

What led scientists to have acrobats copulate inside an MRI machine? Why do wordless patterns of sound send shivers down our spines and tickle ancient parts of our brains? How did a chemist's quest to create a drug to ease the pain of childbirth result in the creation of LSD? And did it change our understanding of the brain forever? From tortoiseshell condoms to superstar athletes on hallucinogens, science writer Zoe Cormier dissects these and other burning questions, amplifying them with insights from some of the world's bravest, cleverest, and downright weirdest scientists. Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll explores science at the edge, where scientists ask big, strange questions -- and sometimes experiment on themselves to find answers. It shines a light into the lesser-known corners of scientific research to gain insight into the nature of consciousness, happiness, and humanity. Not to mention our parties. Here are stories of unconventional scientists, innovative inquiries, hedonistic impulses -- and how the renegades of science have illuminated the secrets of our baser impulses.

Author : Stephen Jay Gould
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307801418

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Rocks of Ages by Stephen Jay Gould Pdf

"People of good will wish to see science and religion at peace. . . . I do not see how science and religion could be unified, or even synthesized, under any common scheme of explanation or analysis; but I also do not understand why the two enterprises should experience any conflict." So states internationally renowned evolutionist and bestselling author Stephen Jay Gould in the simple yet profound thesis of his brilliant new book. Writing with bracing intelligence and elegant clarity, Gould sheds new light on a dilemma that has plagued thinking people since the Renaissance. Instead of choosing between science and religion, Gould asks, why not opt for a golden mean that accords dignity and distinction to each realm? At the heart of Gould's penetrating argument is a lucid, contemporary principle he calls NOMA (for nonoverlapping magisteria)--a "blessedly simple and entirely conventional resolution" that allows science and religion to coexist peacefully in a position of respectful noninterference. Science defines the natural world; religion, our moral world, in recognition of their separate spheres of influence. In elaborating and exploring this thought-provoking concept, Gould delves into the history of science, sketching affecting portraits of scientists and moral leaders wrestling with matters of faith and reason. Stories of seminal figures such as Galileo, Darwin, and Thomas Henry Huxley make vivid his argument that individuals and cultures must cultivate both a life of the spirit and a life of rational inquiry in order to experience the fullness of being human. In his bestselling books Wonderful Life, The Mismeasure of Man, and Questioning the Millennium, Gould has written on the abundance of marvels in human history and the natural world. In Rocks of Ages, Gould's passionate humanism, ethical discernment, and erudition are fused to create a dazzling gem of contemporary cultural philosophy. As the world's preeminent Darwinian theorist writes, "I believe, with all my heart, in a respectful, even loving concordat between . . . science and religion."

Author : Andrew Rader
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1981832653

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Rocket Science by Andrew Rader Pdf

Ever wonder how spaceships work? Rocket Science is a tour of the latest in spacecraft technology and planetary exploration by real-life aerospace engineer Andrew Rader and illustrator Galen Frazer. Explaining the physics of space travel in a way that's easy to understand, the book is accessible to anyone. It's sure to ignite the imagination of kids of all ages, and even curious adults. How do rockets work? Why do they use staging? What's an orbit? Is there gravity in space? How did we get to the Moon? How would we get to Mars? Could we get to another star? These are just a few of the questions discussed in Rocket Science. Rocket Science is primarily aimed at kids in the 6-10 range, but its illustrations would be appealing to younger kids if parents were reading, and the book is even suitable as a light reader for adults interested in learning a thing or two about space engineering and planetary science. This hardcover book features 42 full spread illustrations by professional graphic artist Galen Frazer. Rocket Science is the third book by Andrew and Galen, the first two being Epic Space Adventure and Mars Rover Rescue, which were aimed at younger kids.

Author : Wernher Von Braun
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : History
ISBN : 0252062272

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The Mars Project by Wernher Von Braun Pdf

This classic on space travel was first published in 1953, when interplanetary space flight was considered science fiction by most of those who considered it at all. Here the German-born scientist Wernher von Braun detailed what he believed were the problems and possibilities inherent in a projected expedition to Mars. Today von Braun is recognized as the person most responsible for laying the groundwork for public acceptance of America's space program. When President Bush directed NASA in 1989 to prepare plans for an orbiting space station, lunar research bases, and human exploration of Mars, he was largely echoing what von Braun proposed in The Mars Project.

Author : Adrian Currie
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780262552035

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Rock, Bone, and Ruin by Adrian Currie Pdf

An argument that we should be optimistic about the capacity of “methodologically omnivorous” geologists, paleontologists, and archaeologists to uncover truths about the deep past. The “historical sciences”—geology, paleontology, and archaeology—have made extraordinary progress in advancing our understanding of the deep past. How has this been possible, given that the evidence they have to work with offers mere traces of the past? In Rock, Bone, and Ruin, Adrian Currie explains that these scientists are “methodological omnivores,” with a variety of strategies and techniques at their disposal, and that this gives us every reason to be optimistic about their capacity to uncover truths about prehistory. Creative and opportunistic paleontologists, for example, discovered and described a new species of prehistoric duck-billed platypus from a single fossilized tooth. Examining the complex reasoning processes of historical science, Currie also considers philosophical and scientific reflection on the relationship between past and present, the nature of evidence, contingency, and scientific progress. Currie draws on varied examples from across the historical sciences, from Mayan ritual sacrifice to giant Mesozoic fleas to Mars's mysterious watery past, to develop an account of the nature of, and resources available to, historical science. He presents two major case studies: the emerging explanation of sauropod size, and the “snowball earth” hypothesis that accounts for signs of glaciation in Neoproterozoic tropics. He develops the Ripple Model of Evidence to analyze “unlucky circumstances” in scientific investigation; examines and refutes arguments for pessimism about the capacity of the historical sciences, defending the role of analogy and arguing that simulations have an experiment-like function. Currie argues for a creative, open-ended approach, “empirically grounded” speculation.

Author : Clive Whichelow,Hugh Murray
Publisher : Piatkus
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780349404639

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It's Not Rocket Science by Clive Whichelow,Hugh Murray Pdf

Over last thirty years, new technology, fashion, and social set-ups have spawned new cliches galore. Everything on the Internet is available at the 'click of a mouse', TV presenters ask the audience to 'give it up' when they want them to applaud, call centres tell us 'we value your call' even though 'all our operators are busy'. And if you're 'gobsmacked' by all this you may be told to 'get a life', 'chill out' or 'whatever'. It's Not Rocket Science sifts through all aspects of modern life to find the most prevalent, ubiquitous and downright irritating cliches of our age. This high-octane, caffeine-fuelled, dictionary of cliches highlights the freshly-hackneyed phrases we're being subjected to 24/7. So how good is that? And what's not to like?

Author : Allan Fowler
Publisher : Childrens Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1993-03
Category : Rocks
ISBN : 0516496417

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It Could Still Be a Rock by Allan Fowler Pdf

Discusses the size, shape, composition, origin, and other aspects of different kinds of rocks.

Author : Rosemary Mayer
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-10
Category : Authors, Canadian
ISBN : 9781312989788

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Rock Solid Science by Rosemary Mayer Pdf

This is a children's book containing seven chapters. It is a mystery novel for young readers, and is the second book in the Clue Duo series. The book follows the story of a girl named Elisabeth VanKlewen and her best friend Eveline Brighton. Both girls share a desire to solve mysteries, and it is in this book that they get their second opportunity to do so, as they solve the case of the missing mineral. As the mystery progresses, the girls learn that sometimes, the answer to a case can become crystal clear. A rock solid piece of reading for young readers.