Science that connects
The goal of the Interdisiplinary Science program at Bard College is to provide students with opportunities to develop their personal science literacy through hands-on, real-world coursework and projects. Science plays an important role in many of the decisions we make as individuals, communities, and societies, from determining whether drinking water is safe to understanding climate change. We ask: how can non-scientists evaluate scientific claims, weigh conflicting evidence, and make informed decisions in the face of uncertainty? What does it mean to be scientifically literate? What is the role of citizens when it comes to weighing in on important scientific issues? How can citizens find and better understand the scientific information they need in order to meet the challenges and scientific issues in their lives? What are the skills we all need in order to adequately and thoroughly interpret scientific claims, and how can we be sure that the conduct, analysis, and interpretation of science are not unduly influenced by political or other potentially distorting factors? Congressman Delgado with Bard Professor Mary Krembs.
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January 2019 Congressman Antonio Delgado Visits Bard Science Program
Congressman Antonio Delgado spoke with Bard Citizen Science students in the Reem-Kayden Center about the health risks associated with PFAS chemicals, and his legislation to combat their proliferation.
Photo by Pete Mauney '93 MFA '00
Developing Science Literacy
These classes are "designed to give all students the tools, attitudes, and motivation to use science and mathematics concepts in their daily lives.” —Leon Botstein, Leon Levy Professor of Arts and Humanities
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