Sentences with phrase «based knowledge of science»

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Today, we all sit at the base of the genomic Tree of Knowledge, facing questions — sometimes urgent ones — of ethics, health, science, and personal choice.

Most science is built on layers of knowledge that changes constantly when new knowldedge is discovered and really is based on faith.

But theology isn't the end, it's the means; as with a hard science in the laboratory, the purpose of gathering knowledge is to use it as a basis for further work and increased understanding.

The most urgent immediate task, therefore, is the development of education on the basis of the sciences, both natural and social, for only with their help can society as a whole be taught to construct a life completely in accordance with that knowledge which has become the factor by which our age is distinguished from all preceding periods of history.

The only reasonable answer I can come up with is that the bible was the word of man — not god — and it was based on legends, stories, knowledge and science as it existed about 2000 years ago.

To use your health analogy, if I decide I want to live a healthy lifestyle, but have no knowledge of what healthy is or the history of health science, I could easily come to the conclusion that chocolate cake is very good for me and should be the basis of my diet.

«The forms of a living being are not but rather come to be,» says Ludwig von Bertalanffy (BW 120), and his «organismic» biology and later general system - theory for overcoming the opposition between mechanism and vitalism has given central insights of Whitehead a new formulation on the basis of science, 8 Something similar holds for all the directions of research which Jean Piaget has brought to the [264] concept of genetic structuralism.9 The genetic epistemology founded by Piaget has proved through empirical research on the problem of knowledge the fruitfulness both of genetic analysis and of Whitehead's principle of process.

Even the Greek efforts to develop science failed, although they knew that it must be based on experiment and reason, and had developed much of the mathematical knowledge that was to prove so important for science.

But to our society that bases its knowledge on science these are invalid ways of knowing truth (although we use them to prove other things: experience, gut feelings; innate knowledge; history; accurate predictors).

Scientific facts change which is why we have a history of science as we continue to improve on our knowledge base.

Based on the comments I received from my blog posts on the science and religion debate, I want to point Evangel readers in the direction of some resources that would inform the conversation because ---- with the exception of a few interlocutors ---- pervasive ignorance and fear seem to prevail instead of knowledge and faith.

If the body of divinely revealed knowledge contained in the Bible and guarded by the church was the basis of the Christian era, so the body of knowledge being accumulated by science was seen to be the foundation of modernity, fueling human confidence in an ever better future.

Again, in the life sciences and in the social sciences much knowledge has been accumulated, but the function of such knowledge is not to extinguish the demand for research but rather to provide the basis for vast new explorations into the questions suggested by such knowledge.

Even with tots it's possible; they don't have to understand the complex science behind it, but they can experiment to see if certain conditions change the sound of an instrument, and they can make suggestions based on their own experience and knowledge.

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«Building on a well - established knowledge base more than half a century in the making, recent advances in the science of early childhood development and its underlying biology provide a deeper understanding that can inform and improve existing policy and practice, as well as help generate new ways of thinking about solutions.

«Based on the relatively high competence of Waldorf pupils in natural science, combined with exceptionally high indicators of motivation and reflective cognition in these subjects as well as the different pedagogical principles, it is reasonable to conclude that public education can learn from the Steiner Waldorf schools, in particular with regard to being able to concretely apply knowledge in natural science.»

However it is used, Science for All Americans presents a unified vision of science literacy that serves as a basis for discussions of the skills and knowledge that our nation's students shoulScience for All Americans presents a unified vision of science literacy that serves as a basis for discussions of the skills and knowledge that our nation's students shoulscience literacy that serves as a basis for discussions of the skills and knowledge that our nation's students should have.

Knowledge co-production, also called «public participation in scientific research» or «citizen science,» provides «intentional collaborations in which members of the public engage in the process of research to generate new science - based knowledgKnowledge co-production, also called «public participation in scientific research» or «citizen science,» provides «intentional collaborations in which members of the public engage in the process of research to generate new science - based knowledgeknowledge.»

These public engagement initiatives sponsor «intentional collaborations in which members of the public engage in the process of research to generate new science - based knowledge» (Shirk et al. 2012).

Knowledge co-production approaches sponsor «intentional collaborations in which members of the public engage in the process of research to generate new science - based knowledge» (Shirk et aKnowledge co-production approaches sponsor «intentional collaborations in which members of the public engage in the process of research to generate new science - based knowledge» (Shirk et aknowledge» (Shirk et al. 2012).

Awardees will be selected based on their level of engagement in science and / or mathematics education at the local, state, national, or international levels; their need for financial support; and their potential for sharing with others the knowledge gained at the workshop.

Awardees will be selected based on their level of engagement in science and / or mathematics education at the local, state, national, or international levels; and their potential for sharing with others the knowledge gained at the workshop.

In an editorial published in Science in 2015, Mohammad Farhadi, Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, said that sanctions «pushed its science, industry, and service sectors to cooperate in new and fruitful ways and also forced scientists to work more creatively and promote a knowledge - based economy for the first time in Iran's history.Science in 2015, Mohammad Farhadi, Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, said that sanctions «pushed its science, industry, and service sectors to cooperate in new and fruitful ways and also forced scientists to work more creatively and promote a knowledge - based economy for the first time in Iran's history.Science, Research and Technology, said that sanctions «pushed its science, industry, and service sectors to cooperate in new and fruitful ways and also forced scientists to work more creatively and promote a knowledge - based economy for the first time in Iran's history.science, industry, and service sectors to cooperate in new and fruitful ways and also forced scientists to work more creatively and promote a knowledge - based economy for the first time in Iran's history.»

Nevertheless, IMRE has quickly carved a niche for itself in fundamental materials science and engineering R&D, adding to the foundation of Singapore's knowledge - based economy.

In her address, Wyndham underscored that the right to science does more than deliver the material benefits of its applications but also produces «logical and empirically - based» knowledge that can inform policymakers and individuals in making personal decisions about everything from what to eat to whether to use a seat belt.

To harness the energy already generated by the March for Science, «clear, science - based messages must be presented repeatedly to both those making policy and to the broader public, and these messages should focus on the value of scientific knowledge that results from well - funded research,» added Science, «clear, science - based messages must be presented repeatedly to both those making policy and to the broader public, and these messages should focus on the value of scientific knowledge that results from well - funded research,» added science - based messages must be presented repeatedly to both those making policy and to the broader public, and these messages should focus on the value of scientific knowledge that results from well - funded research,» added Rovito.

But devising treatment strategies based on insights from sequencing data, as was done for Dishman, requires «monumental shifts in how we share knowledge,» says Brian Druker, director of Oregon Health & Science University's (OHSU) Knight Cancer Institute.

«The program is meant to provide authentic research experience to students with little to no background knowledge in science,» says David Asai, senior director of science education at HHMI, based in Bethesda, Maryland.

Regenerative medicine represents a new frontier in science, which seeks to understand the mechanistic basis of tissue aging, repair, and regeneration and to leverage this knowledge to improve human health.

Such concerns have led the European Commission (EC) to develop an ambitious strategy for human resources and mobility, based on four priorities: making science more attractive for young people; improving training and mobility opportunities to facilitate the access of researchers to new knowledge and skills, and to attract researchers to Europe; developing better job opportunities for researchers by closing the gap between academia and industry; and improving public recognition of the researcher's status and profession.

This kind of false balance becomes a problem when one side is based on knowledge and the other is merely an opinion, as often occurs when policy problems intersect with science.

91 % of those with high science knowledge (based on a nine - item index across a range of science topics) rate the preventive health benefits of the MMR vaccine as high.

Those with high science knowledge and higher incomes are especially likely to see high preventive health benefits of the MMR vaccine and to support school - based MMR vaccine requirements.

Whereas the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) believes that it is essential that federal agencies receive scientific, technical and medical advice that represents a diversity of informed views regarding the need for, and evaluation of, research and regulation in order that research and regulatory decisions are based on the best available scientific knowledge and

«They constitute hard sciences that help us understand the world we live in and provide a basis for knowledge and understanding of natural hazards, weather forecasting, air quality, and water availability, among other concerns.»

That the Parliament recognises that contract research staff in Scotland's universities and research institutes are one of the most significant assets in Scotland's knowledge economy; notes that more than 90 % of such staff are employed on insecure fixed term contracts, resulting in a systematic failure to properly exploit our science and social science base to the benefit of the Scottish economy and society; further notes that this highly educated human resource, comprising graduate, postgraduate and postdoctoral level workers, is subject to constant wastage, to the detriment of Scotland's universities and economic potential; and believes that the Scottish Executive should act with clarity, urgency and determination to secure a complete overhaul of the management of the contract research workforce with a view to eliminating the current insecurity and wastage and establishing a radical new approach in partnership with higher education employers and representatives of the research staff.

Navigenics, for one, a company based in Redwood Shores, California, promises to «use the latest genetic science to illuminate the future of your health and arm you with the knowledge to change it for the better.»

The innovation drive of the White Paper will be to maintain and build on the science base by increasing knowledge interaction between this base and business, as well as amongst businesses themselves.

Yet without proper guidance from doctors and genetic counselors, the Editors of Scientific American warn in this month's Science Agenda column, this knowledge may lead parents to take drastic measures — such as ending the pregnancy — based on misguided readings.

The second category of science - trained financial analysts — investigated by London - based writer Amarendra Swarup — combine financial knowledge, knowledge of specific areas of science, and quantitative skills to advise investors on science and technology investments.

Web - based learning tools can help deepen science knowledge among all middle school students, and ease the science literacy gap for underachieving students, according to a three - year study published today in the International Journal of Science Eduscience knowledge among all middle school students, and ease the science literacy gap for underachieving students, according to a three - year study published today in the International Journal of Science Eduscience literacy gap for underachieving students, according to a three - year study published today in the International Journal of Science EduScience Education.

«Chinese science budgets are expanding, not static or declining like in many other major countries,» says Ben Bravery, founder of Kexue Communications, a Beijing - based science communications firm that acts as a bridge between China and the West, working with Chinese researchers, organizations, and educational institutes to transfer knowledge.

The nine guidelines are focused around three areas: a commitment to science - based communications (increasing access to scientific data and analyses), providing appropriate context about data (ensuring health professionals are informed about emerging data on the safety and effectiveness of treatments) and accurately representing data (communications should be clearly communicated and incorporated into the existing knowledge of the intended audience).

Brunner, who is based in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation and is affiliated with the Fralin Life Science Institute, contributed her knowledge of genetic mechanisms, development processes, and function of genes to the study.

Climate Change 2007 The Physical Science Basis, the report of Working Group I, «assesses the current scientific knowledge of the natural and human drivers of climate change, observed changes in climate, the ability of science to attribute changes to different causes, and projections for future climate change.Science Basis, the report of Working Group I, «assesses the current scientific knowledge of the natural and human drivers of climate change, observed changes in climate, the ability of science to attribute changes to different causes, and projections for future climate change.science to attribute changes to different causes, and projections for future climate change.»

The Global Carbon Project was formed to assist the international science community to establish a common, mutually agreed knowledge base supporting policy debate and action to slow the rate of increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

To conduct behavioral research on cancer risk behaviors, including the development of a behavioral sciences knowledge base; and to develop, implement, evaluate and disseminate interventions that contribute to preventing and reducing cancer incidence, mortality and morbidity.

Bruno is committed to bringing the value of «Impact Science» by promoting and practicing the skill - based value of scientists, versus the knowledge - based value.

By connecting plant science organizations, we are bringing together all those involved in plant and crop research, education and training, to harness the wealth of knowledge and expertise found within our membership base to strengthen and facilitate the development of plant science for global challenges.