Unit 3 Scientist Summary
Throughout this unit we have included some biographies of scientists working in the fields of study that we have covered in this class. We would like to hear what you think about their work, their story, and how it relates to your life. Please choose one scientist from the unit and write a short reflection paragraph in your own words (less than 250 words).
This is a reflection, not a test of knowledge. We are most interested in hearing why you chose the scientist and why their work is meaningful or interesting to you. PLEASE DO NOT repeat their academic history.
Cynthia Beall
Dr. Beall is a physical anthropologist whose research focuses on human adaptation to high-altitude hypoxia, particularly the different patterns of adaptation exhibited by Andean,
Tibetan, and East African highlanders. Her current research deals with the genetics of adaptive traits and evidence for natural selection, the role of nitric oxide in
oxygen delivery at high altitudes, and with the human ecology of high-altitude Tibetan nomads.
Beall is a Distinguished University Professor and S. Idell Pyle Professor of Anthropology at Case Western Reserve University where she began teaching and research in 1976. She received a Ph.D. in 1976 and an M.A. in 1972 from The Pennsylvania State University.
Professor Beall is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, American
Philosophical Society, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Click here for information on Professor Beall’s Research
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170227-how-tibetans-survive-life-on-the-roof-of- the-world
Rubric
Scientist Summary Rubric (3)
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Scientist
1 pts
Full Credit
Identified a scientist of interest from the assigned unit.
0 pts
No Credit
Did not identify a scientist of interest from the assigned unit.
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Research Area
1 pts
Full Credit
Provided a very brief summary of the scientist’s research area.
0 pts
No Credit
Did not provide a summary of scientist’s research area or summary is incorrect.
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Personal Relevance
1 pts
Full Credit
Explained why you picked this scientist and how their work is relevant to you.
0 pts
No Credit
Did not explain why you picked this scientist or how their work is relevant to you.
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Logic/Coherence
1 pts
Full Credit
Explanation of your own thoughts on scientist’s work is coherent and logical.
0 pts
No Credit
Summary is shallow, incoherent, illogical, or lacks effort.
1 pts
Total Points: 4
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bUnit 3 Scientist Synopsis
We have included biographies of scientists working in the disciplines of study that we have explored in this class throughout this unit. aWe’d love to hear your thoughts on their work, their story, and how it connects to your life. Please select one of the unit’s scientists and write a brief reflection piece in your own words (less than 250 words).
This is a reflection, not a knowledge test. We’d like to know why you choose the scientist and why their work is significant or fascinating to you. PLEASE DON’T REPEAT THEIR EDUCATION HISTORY.
Cynthia Beall’s
Dr. Beall is a physical anthropologist whose study focuses on human adaptation to high-altitude hypoxia, specifically the many types of adaption.
