Dr. Blane Baker, Professor of Physics, William Jewell College
Science and technology increasingly impact our everyday lives, thus responsible citizenship demands basic knowledge of scientific reasoning and results. In response, this course discusses some of the basic tenets of science, explores several important scientific discoveries, and summarizes strategies for staying informed. Implications of science literacy for our health, democracy, economy, and faith are considered, along with how such literacy influences our actions. Major scientific themes include human origins, our place in the universe, and the future of life on Earth.
Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25
7-8:15 p.m.
Second Baptist Church
300 E. Kansas St., Liberty, MO 64068
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Blane Baker is Professor of Physics at his alma mater William Jewell College where he returned to teach in 1999. Over his tenure, he has taught General Physics, Electronics, and Quantum Mechanics, along with a popular sport science course for non-science majors. He is the author of two recent books, Science in the Arena and Critical Thinking in the Physics Curriculum.
Baker is an active contributor to the American Association of Physics Teachers AAPT and serves as President of Sigma Pi Sigma, the national physics honor society. His areas of interest include electronics, sustainable energy, and materials science. He is a member of the American Physical Society APS, American Association of Physics Teachers AAPT, Society of Physics Students SPS, and Sigma Pi Sigma. He also holds the Wallace A. Hilton Endowed Chair in Physics at William Jewell College.
Baker is an avid runner and baseball fan and enjoys traveling with family and friends. He is also a member of Second Baptist Church in Liberty.