Ways of Thinking in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education

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Over the course of human history, many theories have been developed to help us better understand our physical, biological, psychological, and social worlds. In the process of developing these theories, STEM professionals have used particular ways of observing natural phenomena - thinking, questioning, experimenting, and validating their observations, methods, and theories. This course is designed to help you understand the nature of scientific inquiry and scientific knowledge, mathematical reasoning, engineering and technological design, and the interactions among science, technology, engineering, mathematics and society. The overall goal of the course is to increase your appreciation for the ways of knowing in STEM and contributions of STEM to society in the past, present, and future.