Studium Generale - Standing on the shoulders of NewtonWith his Principia of 1687, Isaac Newton (1642-1727) laid the foundations of modern science. This achievement was possible because – as he phrased – he could stand on the shoulders of giants. When you open Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, however, you will have a hard time finding Newton’s laws and recognizing it as Newtonian mechanics. What exactly are the shoulders we are standing on? In this presentation we will have a closer look at the Principia to find out what problems Newton solved.Read more
Studium Generale - FameLab Science SlamPassionate about science? Famelab aims to discover charismatic, up-and-coming scientists who inspire people to see the world from a new perspective – in just three minutes! Famelab is the world’s leading science communication competition. Do you work/study science, technology, engineering, medicine or math at the UT and is your age between 21-40 years? Then show your rhetorical talents! Two winners of the UT will compete in the national final. Maybe you will even win the international contest with participants from more than 30 countries. Do you want to be on stage? Sign up via: www.utwente.nl/famelab. before 15 February. Then you will be invited for a pitch-training on 19 February, given by the Dutch winner of last year Jair Santanna and Hinke Mulder.Read more
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