The year 1615 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed. Part of a scientific laboratory at the University of Cologne. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a level of technological mastery sufficient to leave the surface of the planet for the first time and explore space. ...
Another highlight is the Graduate Program of Genome Science and Technology, which is co-sponsored by the Division of Biology at UT and the Life Sciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and which trains PhD and MS students at the interface between molecular genetics and computational biology.
Given the often hesitant attitude of beginning students toward experimental sciences, their actual exposure to research, teamwork, and a supportive mentoring environment is likely to have positive results.
Science librarians, particularly Jacqueline Kracker, the librarian designated to the Biological Sciences, will work with biology faculty to design outcomes and assessment for the information literacy portion of the curriculum.