An Astronomer’s View of the Universe

Lisa R. Parker

Although increasing advanced astronomy methods have yet to accurately determine the time and manner of the universe’s creation, observation of galaxies many billions of years old has enabled cosmologists to deconstruct the process, whose catalyst, designated the “Big Bang Theory,” occurred approximately 15 billion years ago. The origin, not necessarily […]

Teachers Professional Development

Lisa R. Parker

Teachers are considered to be builders of the future; therefore, it is important for them to remain competent in their field. Teachers’ professional development training usually includes individual development, continuing education, in-service education, curriculum writing, peer collaboration, study groups, and peer coaching or mentoring. Professional development of teachers has gained […]

Small Black Holes Haunt Spacetime

Lisa R. Parker

The Cosmic Zoo is filled with exotic inhabitants that frequently challenge the limits of the human imagination. Of these strange beasts, black holes certainly rank as some of the most mysterious, as well as enticing, entities. As a result, they have captivated scientists for years with their irresistible Sirens’ Song […]

An Introduction to Yoga Psychology

Lisa R. Parker

One of the more beautifully developed sciences of spiritual-based psychology is yoga psychology, the study of human psyche in relation to life and the larger dimensions of existence. This science, matriculated from the ancient tradition of yoga, seeks to explain and explore the potentials of the human life, uncovering the […]

The Value of Cooperative Learning

Lisa R. Parker

As teachers, we tend to present material to our classes in the form of the results of our discipline’s work. We collect the data, do the reading and synthesize the material into a finished product. Students, in their assignments and exams, are generally expected to demonstrate that they have learned […]

When Science Kills Hope

Lisa R. Parker

I have never dreamed of flying through space. I have never yearned to travel faster than the speed of light. I’m not impressed by sightings of UFOs or the prospect of meeting aliens. I’m not interested in altering the genomes of any of my offspring. I’m not interested in refusing […]