QuÍmica Informal

QuÍmica Informal
Author: ROSALÍA ROUCO
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781092483056

QUÍMICA INFORMAL. El formalismo en el enfoque de la química como ciencia, y como asignatura en particular, ha venido permeando esta esfera del conocimiento de manera gradual y sistemática a través del tiempo, proceso que se ha acelerado en los últimos años, lo que incide en que su enfoque y tratamiento actual diste mucho de ser cómo era en otras épocas. Esto para cualquiera pudiese significar que existen dos químicas: la de antes y la de ahora, cuando en realidad hay una sola, la de siempre, la que surgió como ciencia después de la época de los alquimistas, y muy especialmente tal como la formuló Antoine Lavoissier a finales del siglo XVIII.La misma química, pero con diferentes formas o enfoques, es la que existe actualmente, y nosotros lo que pretendemos en este libro es desvestirla de esa coraza de formalidad que la hace poco aceptada en los círculos estudiantiles y de lectores, así como de otras personas que pudiesen estar interesadas en ella. La química no es la física, ni las matemáticas, donde las leyes y principios se manifiestan y cumplen con rigurosa exactitud, aunque por supuesto, es una ciencia de las llamadas exactas, pero abordar el movimiento químico de la materia se hace mucho más complejo, porque este precisamente se nos presenta así, más complejo, y siempre las ecuaciones no salen tan sencillas y elegantes como las de las dos materias referidas, mucho menos puede ocurrir esto en la biología y por último en las ciencias sociales, en que este movimiento aún no entiende de cálculos y ecuaciones.Por tanto, lo que presentamos no es un libro de química general, ni de inorgánica, ni de otro tipo que no sea este: química informal, en el que se puede aprender mucho de esta ciencia mediante historias, relatos, análisis y valoraciones, todos ellos impregnados de genuinos valores humanos y de buenas prácticas de conducta; y en el que a veces los elementos y sustancias pueden tomar personalidad, porque en definitiva es un libro libre y abierto, donde no prevalece el criterio del autor, sino las reflexiones y conclusiones a que pueda arribar el lector sobre temas, a nuestro parecer relevantes, todos recogidos en veinte relatos sobre lo que es, fue y puede representar esta interesante ciencia, que lleva el nombre de química, hoy presentada de una manera un tanto informal.

Chemistry in Primetime and Online

Chemistry in Primetime and Online
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309187702

It is critical that we increase public knowledge and understanding of science and technology issues through formal and informal learning for the United States to maintain its competitive edge in today's global economy. Since most Americans learn about science outside of school, we must take advantage of opportunities to present chemistry content on television, the Internet, in museums, and in other informal educational settings. In May 2010, the National Academies' Chemical Sciences Roundtable held a workshop to examine how the public obtains scientific information informally and to discuss methods that chemists can use to improve and expand efforts to reach a general, nontechnical audience. Workshop participants included chemical practitioners (e.g., graduate students, postdocs, professors, administrators); experts on informal learning; public and private funding organizations; science writers, bloggers, publishers, and university communications officers; and television and Internet content producers. Chemistry in Primetime and Online is a factual summary of what occurred in that workshop. Chemistry in Primetime and Online examines science content, especially chemistry, in various informal educational settings. It explores means of measuring recognition and retention of the information presented in various media formats and settings. Although the report does not provide any conclusions or recommendations about needs and future directions, it does discuss the need for chemists to connect more with professional writers, artists, or videographers, who know how to communicate with and interest general audiences. It also emphasizes the importance of formal education in setting the stage for informal interactions with chemistry and chemists.

Effective Chemistry Communication in Informal Environments

Effective Chemistry Communication in Informal Environments
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2016-08-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309377552

Chemistry plays a critical role in daily life, impacting areas such as medicine and health, consumer products, energy production, the ecosystem, and many other areas. Communicating about chemistry in informal environments has the potential to raise public interest and understanding of chemistry around the world. However, the chemistry community lacks a cohesive, evidence-based guide for designing effective communication activities. This report is organized into two sections. Part A: The Evidence Base for Enhanced Communication summarizes evidence from communications, informal learning, and chemistry education on effective practices to communicate with and engage publics outside of the classroom; presents a framework for the design of chemistry communication activities; and identifies key areas for future research. Part B: Communicating Chemistry: A Framework for Sharing Science is a practical guide intended for any chemists to use in the design, implementation, and evaluation of their public communication efforts.

Communicating Chemistry

Communicating Chemistry
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2016-08-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309448565

A growing body of evidence indicates that, increasingly, the public is engaging with science in a wide range of informal environments, which can be any setting outside of school such as community-based programs, festivals, libraries, or home. Yet undergraduate and graduate schools often don't prepare scientists for public communication. This practical guide is intended for any chemist â€" that is, any professional who works in chemistry-related activities, whether research, manufacturing or policy â€" who wishes to improve their informal communications with the public. At the heart of this guide is a framework, which was presented in the report Effective Chemistry Communication in Informal Environments and is based on the best available empirical evidence from the research literature on informal learning, science communication, and chemistry education. The framework consists of five elements which can be applied broadly to any science communication event in an informal setting.

Polymers and People

Polymers and People
Author: Eric Elliott
Publisher: Chemical Heritage Foundation
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780941901048

A companion book to the CHF travelling exhibit by the same name. It examines the people who developed plastics, rubbers, and resins; how these polymers are made; and their increasing role in our future.

Formal and Informal Approaches to Food Policy

Formal and Informal Approaches to Food Policy
Author: William Aspray
Publisher: Springer Science & Business
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2014-04-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319049666

Formal approaches are those taken by government bodies through laws, court decisions and actions of government regulatory bodies. Informal approaches are those taken by individuals, non profit organizations, industries working at self-regulation, etc. Because the formal means are tied to a particular legal system, this kind of approach is nation-specific and the book focuses on the United States. But many of the things the authors have to say about US food policy and the interactions between formal and informal approaches would also be of interest to policymakers and food industry professionals in other countries. Coverage includes the regulation of food advertising on children's television and the internet, regulation of school lunch programs and the influence of Eleanor Roosevelt and Michelle Obama.