Unit 1 Freshman Convocation 1
Main Reading:The Urgency of Doing:MIT and the Spirit of Leonardo da Vinci(Part Ⅰ) 5
Related Reading:The Urgency of Doing:MIT and the Spirit of Leonardo da Vinci(Part Ⅱ) 11
Unit 2 Understanding Science 101 24
Main Reading:What Has Science Done for You Lately? 28
Related Reading:Understanding Science 33
Unit 3 The Nobel Prize 46
Main Reading:Nobel Prize Controversies 50
Related Reading:History of the Nobel Prizes 56
Unit 4 The Way to Scientific Success 69
Main Reading:Research Gets More Exciting with Time 73
Related Reading:How to Be a Successful Scientist 78
Unit 5 Viewpoints on Science 91
Main Reading:Science and the Scientific Attitude 96
Related Reading:Science Literacy 101
Unit 6 New Gadgets in the New Era 115
Main Reading:Arrival of 4G Wireless—Its Effects on People's Lifestyle 119
Related Reading:Don't Be Overwhelmed by Technology—Get a Grip 124
Unit 7 Scientific Inventions Versus Ethical Issues 137
Main Reading:Risks and Risks 141
Related Reading:Should We Clone Humans? 147
Unit 8 Academic Integrity 160
Main Reading:Science and Truth 164
Related Reading:Avoiding Misconduct in Your Scientific Research 169