Kip Hodges: The Scientist as Storyteller
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Arizona State University launched “Project Humanities” earlier this year, which concentrates on among other things, religion, culture, language, philosophy and literature. The yearlong project aims to bring attention to the humanities. This video features Kip Hodges, who is the Foundation Professor and Founding Director of the School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU.
Humanities are a crucial part of our everyday communications – especially in the Sciences.
As a research scientist, Kip has done a great deal work in Tibet studying the Himalayas.
Yet when it comes time time to present his work, Kip relies on his background as a journalist to tell a compelling scientific story to support his research. Hear why he feels that the humanities are both essential and a critical part of sciences.
On a personal note, Kip has been one of the most inspirational faculty members I’ve met at ASU with great insight and experience combined with a willingness to engage in discussions with his students.
For more information on the School of Earth and Space Exploration, go to:http://sese.asu.edu
Ray Sanders is a Sci-Fi geek, astronomer and blogger. Currently researching variable stars at Arizona State University, he writes for Universe Today, The Planetary Society blog, and his own blog, Dear Astronomer
2012-12-04 08:06:02
Source: http://www.dearastronomer.com/2011/05/17/kip-hodges-the-scientist-as-storyteller/
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