Sam Martinez |
Chemistry
Innovation has brought the human race amazing discoveries; discoveries such as the automobile, the cell phone, or even things that seem as insignificant as a pair of skis. All of these items are ones that have been innovated by individuals over time to increase the quality of human life on the daily basis. Imagine day to day life without a car, or without a cell phone. I am sure that as a society we would become acclimated to the lack of technology but isn't life so much more convenient with these devices at our disposal? The automobile has changed and over time and made so much progress from the original model. Invented almost 100 years ago, automobiles are now lighter, faster, more luxurious, etc. But the effects of human advancements are not always positive- the green house gases emitted by cars all over the world have sped up the process of climate change (along with other factors of course), with the invention of the automobile also comes the DUI and the amount of deaths caused by an automobile accident. Although, despite these negative features we push on and continue to innovate and this new process has the potential to change the future forever. Imagine if pain became a thing of the past, imagine the benefits to human life- less money will be spent on pain relievers, addiction rates to opioids will drop, etc. This new process regarding the relation of receptors and neurons within the human brain has the potential to be the most important discovery of the century.
Materials Project- Elevator Pitch
Every year American people spend over $635 billion dollars on relief and aid for patients suffering from chronic pain. In fact, pain relief is the most unmet need in the medical world and can come with costly side effects. Side effects consisting of building up an analgesic tolerance to opiates, common pain relievers do not react well psychoactive drugs, and are dangerous for patients with a family history of addiction. So scientists at the NIH (National Institute of Health) have begun work on a reinvention of how the human body deals with the sensation of pain. By inducing the A3AR receptor a molecule of small drug known as adenosine, or a different synthetic drug similar in structural makeup invented by the NIH, the sensation of pain is reversed/ prevented. Although this process has only been approved of in small animals, there are high hopes that it will be clear for human subject testing in a few short years after scientists at the NIH have stated that this new process “looks promising”. The benefits of this discovery are incredible; this could mean a huge drop in money spent on pain relief in the U.S. and a large drop in opiate addiction, all of this along with hope that pain relief will no longer cause an analgesic tolerance build up.
Energy and Place-
How does energy production and consumption impact place?
How does your sense of place, environmental ethic and understanding of our energy needs
influence your perception and decisions relating to energy production and consumption?
Link to Infographic- https://magic.piktochart.com/output/5870307-nuclear-power-by-country
-What did you learn about energy or energy resources from your particular scientific investigation?
This specific scientific process was more impactful than the labs I had completed prior to this because I was on my own. I was free to choose what I was investigating and I was able to research something that interest me. Through creating Biodiesel using virgin vegetable oil and methane I was able to visually experience the reactions between different molecules and reactions. I also found it to be vital to follow the instructions without error to ensure a more clean product. I really enjoyed this lab and I think I learned more from it because I did it individually.
My info-graphic focused on the idea of Nuclear Power. Through the research I conducted on the controversy idea of Nuclear Power development, I learned a lot about CO2 emissions, the pro's and cons of Nuclear Power, why it isn't being utilized now, etc. Similar to the Capstone Lab, I particularly enjoyed this because Nuclear Power is intriguing to me. I am fascinated with the idea of achieving nuclear fusion, both cold and general fusion.
-What were you trying to convey to your audience through the creation of your infographic? Explain your
rationale for focusing on this particular topic/question.
My info-graphic was created with bias behind it; the bias being pro- Nuclear power. After investigating nuclear power this year in Chemistry class, I have grown into quite the nuclear enthusiast. In my info-graphic I displayed numbers and charts that communicate the problems with how we are producing power now. These issues are mainly tied into the greenhouse gas emissions emitted from power plants around the world. Fortunately, Nuclear Power plants produce virtually zero greenhouse gases. I also display a chart representing what percent of the world utilizes nuclear power already, influencing the viewer that the United States is falling behind in Nuclear Power production.
Of course, the message of my info-graphic is all up to the viewer, I see it as something that promotes the idea behind Nuclear Power production.
Humanties Link--- http://smartinezdp.weebly.com/humanities.html
Materials Project- Elevator Pitch
Every year American people spend over $635 billion dollars on relief and aid for patients suffering from chronic pain. In fact, pain relief is the most unmet need in the medical world and can come with costly side effects. Side effects consisting of building up an analgesic tolerance to opiates, common pain relievers do not react well psychoactive drugs, and are dangerous for patients with a family history of addiction. So scientists at the NIH (National Institute of Health) have begun work on a reinvention of how the human body deals with the sensation of pain. By inducing the A3AR receptor a molecule of small drug known as adenosine, or a different synthetic drug similar in structural makeup invented by the NIH, the sensation of pain is reversed/ prevented. Although this process has only been approved of in small animals, there are high hopes that it will be clear for human subject testing in a few short years after scientists at the NIH have stated that this new process “looks promising”. The benefits of this discovery are incredible; this could mean a huge drop in money spent on pain relief in the U.S. and a large drop in opiate addiction, all of this along with hope that pain relief will no longer cause an analgesic tolerance build up.
Energy and Place-
How does energy production and consumption impact place?
How does your sense of place, environmental ethic and understanding of our energy needs
influence your perception and decisions relating to energy production and consumption?
Link to Infographic- https://magic.piktochart.com/output/5870307-nuclear-power-by-country
-What did you learn about energy or energy resources from your particular scientific investigation?
This specific scientific process was more impactful than the labs I had completed prior to this because I was on my own. I was free to choose what I was investigating and I was able to research something that interest me. Through creating Biodiesel using virgin vegetable oil and methane I was able to visually experience the reactions between different molecules and reactions. I also found it to be vital to follow the instructions without error to ensure a more clean product. I really enjoyed this lab and I think I learned more from it because I did it individually.
My info-graphic focused on the idea of Nuclear Power. Through the research I conducted on the controversy idea of Nuclear Power development, I learned a lot about CO2 emissions, the pro's and cons of Nuclear Power, why it isn't being utilized now, etc. Similar to the Capstone Lab, I particularly enjoyed this because Nuclear Power is intriguing to me. I am fascinated with the idea of achieving nuclear fusion, both cold and general fusion.
-What were you trying to convey to your audience through the creation of your infographic? Explain your
rationale for focusing on this particular topic/question.
My info-graphic was created with bias behind it; the bias being pro- Nuclear power. After investigating nuclear power this year in Chemistry class, I have grown into quite the nuclear enthusiast. In my info-graphic I displayed numbers and charts that communicate the problems with how we are producing power now. These issues are mainly tied into the greenhouse gas emissions emitted from power plants around the world. Fortunately, Nuclear Power plants produce virtually zero greenhouse gases. I also display a chart representing what percent of the world utilizes nuclear power already, influencing the viewer that the United States is falling behind in Nuclear Power production.
Of course, the message of my info-graphic is all up to the viewer, I see it as something that promotes the idea behind Nuclear Power production.
Humanties Link--- http://smartinezdp.weebly.com/humanities.html