Pioneer in Science
Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the life and achievements of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Leon Lederman in this 30-minute video from the World Science Festival's "Pioneer in Science" series. Gain insights into Lederman's groundbreaking work on neutrinos, his views on science education, and his concept of the "God Particle." Discover how this influential scientist approached the limits of knowledge and his ideas about teaching physics and biology. Engage with Lederman's personal stories, career highlights, and responses to audience questions in this interactive town-hall-style discussion, designed to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Syllabus
Intro
The Nobel Prize
The call
The neutrino
How did you detect practically nothing
Should we start by teaching physics
Teaching biology in 9th grade
Creating interest in science
The God Particle
Science Education
Audience Questions
Leons Frustrations
Leons Idea of God
Limits of Knowledge
Taught by
World Science Festival
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