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<p><b>We all have friends and families that ask about our research.</b> By using this form of communication, we are able to simplify things. So that they can understand what we're doing and why it's exciting, and then they can get excited and tell or show others our research.</p> | <p><b>We all have friends and families that ask about our research.</b> By using this form of communication, we are able to simplify things. So that they can understand what we're doing and why it's exciting, and then they can get excited and tell or show others our research.</p> | ||
<p><b>Body language is something that everyone can speak.</b> So whether you're trying to explain something to somebody who doesn't have a scientific background, or doesn't even speak the same language as you, this method will be the most effective way of communicating the ideas. This doesn't just appeal to interpretation by the mind, but to also basic human instincts and how we interpret the expression or movement of another human being.</p> | <p><b>Body language is something that everyone can speak.</b> So whether you're trying to explain something to somebody who doesn't have a scientific background, or doesn't even speak the same language as you, this method will be the most effective way of communicating the ideas. This doesn't just appeal to interpretation by the mind, but to also basic human instincts and how we interpret the expression or movement of another human being.</p> | ||
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<p><b>In our presentation at the iGEM Americas East Regional Competition, we wanted to test what it would be like to do something like this in an actual research setting.</b> We imagined a situation in which dance is the commonly used method to present research. And that's how we designed our presentation, incorporating the dancers to explain our research naturally, without pointing out that these are our dancers.</p> | <p><b>In our presentation at the iGEM Americas East Regional Competition, we wanted to test what it would be like to do something like this in an actual research setting.</b> We imagined a situation in which dance is the commonly used method to present research. And that's how we designed our presentation, incorporating the dancers to explain our research naturally, without pointing out that these are our dancers.</p> | ||
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<p>And these are just our initial results. Because our team is composed solely of undergraduate students from many different backgrounds, we're are still waiting to see how this unique experience will benefit them in their futures. And there is so much potential. In addition to learning a new, unique dance routine, we have learned from the experiences and challenges that we have overcome and are incredibly excited to see what comes next.</p> | <p>And these are just our initial results. Because our team is composed solely of undergraduate students from many different backgrounds, we're are still waiting to see how this unique experience will benefit them in their futures. And there is so much potential. In addition to learning a new, unique dance routine, we have learned from the experiences and challenges that we have overcome and are incredibly excited to see what comes next.</p> | ||
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Revision as of 23:14, 26 October 2012
Why?
This is the big question. Why would anyone do this? What are the advantages? Is it worth the effort? And there are so many different answers to these questions. Some of these answers can be found in Dr. Bohannon's TEDxBrussels talk can be found from feedback of the Dance Your PhD Contest. In his series of articles in Science, called the Gonzo Scientist, he talks about each year of the competition as well as number of his other projects. In Episode 13, he asked the participants of the DYPhD Contest why they did it.
In general, dancing their science helped them:
- Get jobs and scholarships.
- Summarize extensive research, into a few minutes of video.
- Explain their work to friends and family.
- Have lots of fun
The kinesthetic learning style in scientific theory is virtually non-existent. Lectures and textbooks are the predominant form of teaching. But, there's so much potential in teaching with movement. Everyone remembers the "Right-hand rule", be it from physics, or the helical direction of DNA. Teaching and learning through dance or movement can extrapolate from that basic idea. We can make science more like riding a bike, even if your mind doesn't quite remember how to do it, your body does, and after just a couple tries, it's just like you've been doing it for years.
One of the big goals of the DYPhD contest, is to make your research easier to understand, using a few words as possible. Overall, we want there to be a better understanding by the public. On a larger scale, it's important for the general public to have an understanding of the impact of scientific research. By gaining more support and awareness from the public, research and development can become more of a priority for the government and future elections.
We all have friends and families that ask about our research. By using this form of communication, we are able to simplify things. So that they can understand what we're doing and why it's exciting, and then they can get excited and tell or show others our research.
Body language is something that everyone can speak. So whether you're trying to explain something to somebody who doesn't have a scientific background, or doesn't even speak the same language as you, this method will be the most effective way of communicating the ideas. This doesn't just appeal to interpretation by the mind, but to also basic human instincts and how we interpret the expression or movement of another human being.
What about us?
In our presentation at the iGEM Americas East Regional Competition, we wanted to test what it would be like to do something like this in an actual research setting. We imagined a situation in which dance is the commonly used method to present research. And that's how we designed our presentation, incorporating the dancers to explain our research naturally, without pointing out that these are our dancers.
This presentation has already turned up results:
- A packed auditorium for our presentation.
- The Best Model Award
- Advancement to the World Finals
- Gold Medal
- Lots of attention at our school and worldwide
- Everyone learned something new about synthetic biology
And these are just our initial results. Because our team is composed solely of undergraduate students from many different backgrounds, we're are still waiting to see how this unique experience will benefit them in their futures. And there is so much potential. In addition to learning a new, unique dance routine, we have learned from the experiences and challenges that we have overcome and are incredibly excited to see what comes next.
Who are we?
Devon Ryan
Choreographer, 3rd Year, Civil Engineering |
Sam Demetrious
4th Year, Sociology Major |
Michelle Rea
3rd, Chemical Engineering |
Leandra Guillet
1st Year, Arts and Science |
Melissa Guertin
3rd year, Civil Engineering |
Christina Robitaille
2nd Year, Life Science |
Alisha Giglio
2nd year, Chemistry Major |
Jaclyn Kemp
1st Year, Physical and Health Education |
Brittany Groom |
Kevin Chen
4th year, Biochemistry |
