and the smallest movements can
create an electrical potential that can
overwhelm the signal we are seeking.
Using Micah's footage, the research
team can determine whether a spike
in electrical potential represents
an actual burst of brain activity, or
something as innocuous as a cough
or a blink. In addition, the footage
will provide a window into the
challenges and opportunities that have
accompanied this novel approach to
science education and research.
With many months still to go, we
inevitably begin to wonder what
we will learn once the experiment
concludes. of course, the answer
is that it is impossible to guess, and
that is precisely what makes this such
a remarkable learning opportunity.
We are working at the very edge of
scientific discovery, and the potential
results range from a major breakthrough
to a pile of data with no discernible
signal. along the way, however, Trevor
students are experiencing firsthand
what it means to perform a genuine
scientific study. And that is a model
for science education that can
prepare students for an increasingly
complex and information-rich world.
a lifelong passion for science is being
ignited in Trevor students, and these
young scientists are gaining valuable
teaching experience that will help
them throughout their careers. Science
research and science education have an
enormous amount to offer each other,
and Trevor is poised to be a leader in this
exciting arena in the coming years.
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