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Roger Penrose: A Mathematician on Black Holes
Roger Penrose was born on August 8, 1931, in Colchester, Essex, Eastern England. He came from a family renowned for their intellectual pursuits. His mother, Margaret Leathes, was a nurse, and his father, Lionel Penrose, was a geneticist. Penrose was exposed to his parents’ careers, which inspired him to pursue his own path in prestigious universities such as the University of Cambridge, University College London, Bedford College London, Research Fellow St John College, King’s College London, Princeton, Syracuse, and Cornell.While the Penrose family enjoyed puzzles like chess, Roger had a different passion. He loved mathematics and science, favoring math puzzles over chess. He received support from universities to further his…
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Self Assessment Essay : Unpredictable College Journey: Navigating Learning and Growth
Unpredictable College Journey: Navigating Learning and Growth College surprised me because it was different from what I expected. When I started my academic journey, I wanted to get to know the campus, make new friends, and figure out how everything at the college worked. It felt like stepping into the unknown, and I was open to whatever might happen along the way. But experiences were made and new learning techniques were used. In my quest to navigate the college landscape, I relied on student reviews to choose my professors. Most of them had favorable ratings, contributing to a positive start to my college experience. However, I soon encountered a professor…
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From Language Barriers to Lifelong Connections
“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way,” by Frank Smith. Entering the age of 8, you’re at an age of growth and learning new things. Turning 8 years old meant for me the opportunity to go to Mexico, to visit my family who were living there, and to learn about my culture. I wasn’t alone, thankfully, because my two sisters were there, but it felt like I was alone due to not comprehending Spanish well enough to communicate fully with my family. It can’t be helped that there are language barriers between me and my family, but what can be…
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Research Essay ~ Genome Editing: Navigating the Frontiers of Precision Genetic Modification
Mayra Martinez City College of New York FIQWS 10111:Composition for Scientific World Professor Crowe & Professor Kemeny November 14, 2023 The future of medical advancement has evolved into treating diseases and editing them out of existence. Genome editing can change or fix the lives of many to have a future without the negative part of what is holding them back from having an everyday life. Genetics is essential because it is how you know what trait someone will inherit. Understanding genetics is crucial as it helped the evolution of agriculture and medical uses. It allows people to understand how DNA is the blueprint, and changing the genetic information can provide…
