Dr. Todd L. Duncan This is Me

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1. 1. People details

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   Published on: 7/14/2008   Last Visited: 7/14/2008

   Dr. Todd Duncan
   
   The ideas that have led to the formation of the Science Integration Institute have been a focus of Todd's scientific work for the past ten years.His physics education has been a process of searching for the place where "science integration" is done within the profession of science.While searching, he earned a B.S. in physics from the University of Illinois, an M.Phil. in physics from Cambridge University, and a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of Chicago.His work during this process ranged from research in cosmology and the foundations of the second law of thermodynamics, to science outreach programs for high school students.Realizing that no clear niche existed to serve the need for science integration, he founded SII to begin establishing awareness of this aspect of science and its connection to people.Visit Todd's website.

2. 2. Key Concepts of Physics Lecture Series

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   Published on: 11/26/2007   Last Visited: 7/14/2008

   Lecture #3: Our Cosmic Context -- Todd Duncan
   
   Summary: We find ourselves in a universe that is ancient and vast almost beyond comprehension.Somehow, we have emerged able to wonder and try to figure out where it all came from and how it all fits together.This lecture will provide an overview of our modern scientific understanding of the cosmos, as a framework for exploring your own questions about the universe and your place within it.We'll focus on evidence for an expanding ("big bang") universe, including the measurement of distances in astronomy, redshifts of galaxies, and the cosmic microwave background radiation.
   
   About the speaker: Todd Duncan combines a research background in physics and astronomy with experience teaching science concepts to non-specialists.He holds a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of Chicago and physics degrees from Cambridge University and the University of Illinois.Todd is president of the Science Integration Institute and adjunct faculty in the Center for Science Education at Portland State University, and is currently working on a cosmology textbook.
   
   Lecture #2: The Second Law of Thermodynamics and the Arrow of Time -- Todd Duncan
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   Lecture #1: Everyday Energy -- Todd Duncan
   
   Summary: We're all familiar with the term energy in everyday conversation.

3. 3. E-mail Discussion List

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   Published on: 8/2/2007   Last Visited: 7/14/2008

   Todd is one of the invited panelists. Information about the subjects of discussion, location, time is listed below.
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   Fountain, Physicist Todd Duncan, and Portland Permaculture Institute