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Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence?

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Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence? For many years, psychologists and neuroscientists have sought to uncover how the mind functions, while computer scientists have attempted to reproduce human-like capabilities in machines. Or are you smarter than computers? What are computational models?

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Teaching ‘Digital Native’ College Students Who Understand TikTok — But Not Microsoft Excel

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When Wendy Schatzberg, an associate professor at Utah Tech University, was teaching introductory chemistry, she thought her students would know how to use basic Microsoft Office tools like Excel and Word. And professors report that some students even have trouble using more fundamental computer programs to write essays or run calculations.

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Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains?

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Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains? Recreating its behaviour using computer programs is no easy task, but it can be done – by using artificial intelligence hardware that mimics the deeply complex networks of neuron cells in our brains. Published: July 14, 2022.

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7 Popular Science Museums

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These resources are arranged into various collections including art and science, astronomy, computing, mathematics, robots, space, communication, and more. Divided between medicines, physics, chemistry, and 'world saving' inventions, the museum seeks to inspire the next generation of inventors and technicians."

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

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Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. They have everything from computers, gaming, laptops, or even a slick wireless mouse. So stay tuned at the end of the show to get that link and get your deals on some awesome Dell computers.

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24 New Year’s STEM Activities for 2024

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Fireworks in a Glass Witness the beauty of chemistry in action with fireworks in a glass. This activity introduces the basics of computer science and data representation, showing how computers use binary code to communicate and represent information, a fundamental concept in the digital world.

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What Fields Are Included in STEM: A Comprehensive Overview

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In this article, we will delve into the fascinating worlds of Physics and Astronomy, Biology and Life Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Chemistry and Materials Science, as well as Computer Science and Information Technology. KEY TAKEAWAY What fields are included in STEM?