July 28, 2016 | Evaluating Sensors and the Impacts of Physiological Stress: Designing a Wearable Device for Rescue Workers By Amneris Solano Sensors enable us to stay safe, stay informed, and even stay healthy. Currently, the economy is investing in wearable sensors that can monitor one’s health...
July 28, 2016 | The ‘Heart’ of the Jungle: Looking at Cardiovascular problems in humans and great apes By Amneris Solano We all know that gorillas and humans are alike in many ways, but few know that one of these ways is our common problems with...
July 27, 2016 | Keeping Your Balance: Measuring Thermoregulation in Humans and Animals in Relation to Hypothermia and Hyperthermia By Amneris Solano This lesson will introduce students to thermoregulation and homeostasis in humans. Students will learn how homeostasis works to regulate body temperature and the difference between...
July 22, 2016 | Impacting the risk of falling: How do Accelerometers work? By Amneris Solano Injuries due to falling are an important health concern in the US. According to the National Institute of Health, falls are the most common accident...
July 21, 2016 | Project Based Learning with Greenhouses By Amneris Solano The current world population is 7.4 billion (as of 2016) and is expected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050. As the population explodes, the need...
July 21, 2016 | Genetic Engineering and Pest Control: Applied Biotechnology By Amneris Solano The world of biotechnology is constantly changing and developing with changes in scientific understanding and technology. In the wide field of biotechnology, researchers are developing...