Copernicus' Epicycles Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) is sometimes called the father of modern astronomy. He's famous for introducing to Western Europe a thorough and worked-out model of the Solar System with the Sun at the center. At the time, nearly everybody accepted Ptolemy's Earth-centered model, with planets riding on celestial spheres, and riding on epicycles inside […]

Punctuated Equilibrium, Neoteny, and Evolution: A tribute to the late Dr. Stephen Jay Gould Stephen Jay Gould was undoubtedly one of the most influential scientists of the 20th Century who […]

11th Annual Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Opening Ceremony of VWBPE 2018 Join us at the Gateway for Kick Off Event of VWBPE 2018.  This is a time to socialize and network with friends, old and new, while enjoying the lovely piano music of Arisia Vita. The Conference Executive and Organization Committees will share a […]

Picture: Wikipedia The session features an panel of educators actively utilizing Minecraft in educational settings. Participants will explore how Minecraft can be utilized as a tool to motivate and engage young 21st century learners. Diverse examples of integration will be presented for participant consideration. The panel will discuss creative and innovative ways to integrate Minecraft […]