Biology 398 - Biology in Society
The Politics of Breast Cancer
Submitted by Lisa B. on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 1:28amDiscussion Questions:
Do breast cancer organizations promote group support or imply that those "who live "fight" harder than those who've died?"
When Ehrenreich posted on the Komen.org message board under the subject "angry," she received replies that were not supportive of her frustration with breast cancer. For example, "Kitty" replied: "You need to run, not walk, to some counseling....Please, get yourself some help and I ask everyone on this site to pray for you so you can enjoy life to the fullest." Is it healthy for cancer patients to reject feelings of negativity?
Gender split in hand hygiene behavior and promotion
Submitted by Lisa B. on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 3:48pmThe purpose of this study is to determine if gender has an influence on hand hygiene behavior and promotion. Hands are the primary vehicle of transmission for many infectious diseases. Teaching appropriate hand hygiene and providing accessible hand sanitizer can be effective components in controlling the spread of micro-organisms. However, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine concluded in an October 2009 study that there are differences in hand washing behavior by gender. This investigation will examine the compliance of men and women with hand washing and using a hand-rub with a waterless alcohol based compound.
Parsing Cancer Metaphors
Submitted by jrlewis on Sun, 11/08/2009 - 12:47amSenior Seminar in Biology and Society
November 10, 2009
Julia Lewis
Synthetic Biology: Are We Playing God?
Submitted by Anna Dela Cruz on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 7:33pmAnna Dela Cruz
Biology in Society
November 3, 2009
The Subtle Ethics of Cell Phone Culture
Submitted by jrieders on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 5:59pmCell phones have become totally integrated into our daily lives. Sitting in the classroom, on the bus, at the dinner table, we find ourselves constantly checking our cell phones for messages and updates. Now that the internet is available on our phones some seem to literally have their phones glued to their hands.
The impact of cell phones is seen in our legislation, and even serves as key evidence in political corruption. In the celebrity realm a stolen cell phone can ignite massive scandals damaging to individual reputation, family members, and anyone associated with that celebrity. We've seen the emergence of new forms of bulling and sexual harassment, and new challenges to school administrators in determining their role in appropriate cell phone usage.
The Impact of Environmental Changes on Zoonotic Diseases
Submitted by ttruong on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 6:55pmThe Impact of Environmental Changes on Zoonotic Diseases
The Freshman 15: Are colleges over-simplifying nutrition?
Submitted by Lisa B. on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 2:22pmThe Freshman 15: Are colleges over-simplifying nutrition?
Discussion Questions:
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Sense of Self, Social Stigmatization, and the Question of Definition
Submitted by Anna Dela Cruz on Mon, 09/28/2009 - 1:59pmSenior Seminar in Biology and Society
September 29, 2009
Anna Dela Cruz
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Sense of Self, Social Stigmatization, and the Question of Definition
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Pain for Pleasure
Submitted by jrieders on Sat, 09/26/2009 - 7:58pmSenior Seminar in Biology and Society
Is Pain a Pleasure, and Why?
September 29, 2009
How many of us were glued to the television weeks after 9/11? How many of us slow down when passing a car crash? How many of us have a favorite crime show?
Science's Response to Antibiotics Resistance
Submitted by ttruong on Fri, 09/18/2009 - 12:07amSenior Seminar in Biology and Society
September 22, 2009
Scientists' Responsibilities in the Antibiotics Resistance Crisis
