Lisa M. Osbeck and Nancy J. Nersessian
- Published in print:
- 2012
- Published Online:
- September 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780199753628
- eISBN:
- 9780199950027
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199753628.003.0005
- Subject:
- Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology
This chapter questions the appropriate unit of analysis for the psychology of science. There is an integration problem in science studies with two aspects: an artificial divide between sociocultural ...
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This chapter questions the appropriate unit of analysis for the psychology of science. There is an integration problem in science studies with two aspects: an artificial divide between sociocultural and rational-cognitive accounts of science, and inadequate incorporation of the “personal” dimension of science. In response to the integration problem, the “acting person” as an analytic focus is proposed and supported by examining exemplars in which “acting” and “person” are invoked as core concepts. The relation of the framework to contemporary “practice” approaches to science is considered. How the acting person as a unit of analysis has been employed to interpret the psychological practices of biomedical engineering research in two innovation-focused laboratory communities is then described. The focus is on two dimensions of activity: emotional expression and identity formation through social positioning. The conceptual advantages and challenges of adopting the acting person as a unit of analysis are discussed.Less
This chapter questions the appropriate unit of analysis for the psychology of science. There is an integration problem in science studies with two aspects: an artificial divide between sociocultural and rational-cognitive accounts of science, and inadequate incorporation of the “personal” dimension of science. In response to the integration problem, the “acting person” as an analytic focus is proposed and supported by examining exemplars in which “acting” and “person” are invoked as core concepts. The relation of the framework to contemporary “practice” approaches to science is considered. How the acting person as a unit of analysis has been employed to interpret the psychological practices of biomedical engineering research in two innovation-focused laboratory communities is then described. The focus is on two dimensions of activity: emotional expression and identity formation through social positioning. The conceptual advantages and challenges of adopting the acting person as a unit of analysis are discussed.
Robert McCaughey
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- November 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780231166881
- eISBN:
- 9780231537520
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7312/columbia/9780231166881.003.0009
- Subject:
- History, American History: 20th Century
This chapter focuses on the growth of Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) during the years 1995–2007. It first considers the deanship of Zvi Galil and the ...
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This chapter focuses on the growth of Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) during the years 1995–2007. It first considers the deanship of Zvi Galil and the improvement in computer science under his watch, along with his restoration of the chemical engineering department that was previously integrated into the Henry Krumb School of Mines, Mineral Engineering and Materials Science. It then examines the changes within the departments of mining, minerals and metallurgy and applied physics/applied mathematics, as well as the establishment of a department of biomedical engineering. It also discusses the reinvention of the industrial engineering and operations research department and the positive developments in the departments of electrical engineering and mechanical and civil engineering. Finally, it describes Galil's legacy and his departure in 2007.Less
This chapter focuses on the growth of Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) during the years 1995–2007. It first considers the deanship of Zvi Galil and the improvement in computer science under his watch, along with his restoration of the chemical engineering department that was previously integrated into the Henry Krumb School of Mines, Mineral Engineering and Materials Science. It then examines the changes within the departments of mining, minerals and metallurgy and applied physics/applied mathematics, as well as the establishment of a department of biomedical engineering. It also discusses the reinvention of the industrial engineering and operations research department and the positive developments in the departments of electrical engineering and mechanical and civil engineering. Finally, it describes Galil's legacy and his departure in 2007.
Jaakko Malmivuo
- Published in print:
- 1995
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780195058239
- eISBN:
- 9780199847839
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195058239.003.0001
- Subject:
- Neuroscience, Techniques
This chapter introduces the concept of bioelectromagnetism and describes its various divisions and subdivisions. Bioelectromagnetism is a discipline that examines the electric, electromagnetic, and ...
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This chapter introduces the concept of bioelectromagnetism and describes its various divisions and subdivisions. Bioelectromagnetism is a discipline that examines the electric, electromagnetic, and magnetic phenomena which arise in biological tissues. It is important to separate the concept of bioelectromagnetism from the concept of medical electronics; the former involves bioelectric, bioelectromagnetic, and biomagnetic phenomena and measurement and stimulation methodology, whereas the latter refers to the actual devices used for these purposes. This chapter also presents the detail organization of the book and brief synopsis of different parts within.Less
This chapter introduces the concept of bioelectromagnetism and describes its various divisions and subdivisions. Bioelectromagnetism is a discipline that examines the electric, electromagnetic, and magnetic phenomena which arise in biological tissues. It is important to separate the concept of bioelectromagnetism from the concept of medical electronics; the former involves bioelectric, bioelectromagnetic, and biomagnetic phenomena and measurement and stimulation methodology, whereas the latter refers to the actual devices used for these purposes. This chapter also presents the detail organization of the book and brief synopsis of different parts within.
Sue V. Rosser
- Published in print:
- 2012
- Published Online:
- March 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780814776452
- eISBN:
- 9780814771525
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- NYU Press
- DOI:
- 10.18574/nyu/9780814776452.003.0007
- Subject:
- Sociology, Gender and Sexuality
This chapter draws on several feminist theoretical perspectives to examine the relationships among, and impact of women scientists upon, gender, science, and technology. All of these perspectives ...
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This chapter draws on several feminist theoretical perspectives to examine the relationships among, and impact of women scientists upon, gender, science, and technology. All of these perspectives have affected experimental methods by placing women in central focus. Feminism appears to affect experimental methods more significantly in fields such as the social sciences and biology, where sex or gender is prominent and evident. On the other hand, feminism seems to have less effect in areas of basic research in the physical sciences and mathematics on fundamentals such as string theory. In the technological and applied areas of physics, math, and the natural sciences such as engineering, computer science, and medicine, the very powerful fusion of biology and computer science has created a new technoscience, which has facilitated sequencing the human genome and amazing advances in biomedical engineering, as well as cyberfeminism.Less
This chapter draws on several feminist theoretical perspectives to examine the relationships among, and impact of women scientists upon, gender, science, and technology. All of these perspectives have affected experimental methods by placing women in central focus. Feminism appears to affect experimental methods more significantly in fields such as the social sciences and biology, where sex or gender is prominent and evident. On the other hand, feminism seems to have less effect in areas of basic research in the physical sciences and mathematics on fundamentals such as string theory. In the technological and applied areas of physics, math, and the natural sciences such as engineering, computer science, and medicine, the very powerful fusion of biology and computer science has created a new technoscience, which has facilitated sequencing the human genome and amazing advances in biomedical engineering, as well as cyberfeminism.
