In this blog post, we’ll take a look at new media art—a field that’s gaining attention in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering—and the research areas associated with it. Can you imagine life without machines? If machines didn’t exist, it would be impossible to even write this question down on this piece of paper. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is a field that covers...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the basic concepts and importance of mechanical drafting—which every mechanical engineering student must master—as well as the relationship between manual drafting and CAD design. What is the very first thing Tony Stark has to do when building the Iron Man suit in his cave? What is the very first thing freshmen learn when they enter the mechanical...
In this blog post, we examine the possibilities of “designer babies” in the age of genetic engineering, as well as the resulting ethical and human dignity issues. With the rapid advancement of genetic engineering, the manipulation of human genes is no longer the stuff of science fiction but is becoming a reality. The genetic sequences of several animal species have already been fully...
In this blog post, we will examine the historical and social context behind the shift of political parties from mass parties to cartel parties, and explore the key factors driving this change and its impact on representative democracy. One of the leading perspectives explaining the role of political parties in representative democracy is the theory of responsible party government...
In this blog post, we’ll examine the breakdown of communication caused by changes in internet culture, anonymity, and a distorted sense of community. Recently, negative trends have begun to emerge online. Among them, the most controversial and persistent issue is what’s known as “hate comments.” The comment feature, designed to allow users to express their thoughts on online posts, was...
In this blog post, we’ll take an in-depth look at why the philosophy of science serves as an essential academic foundation for STEM students—one that goes beyond a mere general education requirement. The philosophy of science is extremely important. It addresses topics such as identifying and defining problems, clear thinking and expression, and making and persuading arguments—skills that...
In this blog post, we’ll explore why we feel like we’re the only ones who are unlucky, as well as Murphy’s Law and the psychological misconceptions behind it. Murphy’s Law On days when you leave later than usual, the shuttle bus line is much longer than expected; not only does the shuttle take forever to arrive, but you also often find the doors closing right in front of you. You often...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the free-rider problem that arises in group projects for college courses and discuss possible solutions. It’s the day before the group project presentation, but there’s no sign of anything—not just the presentation script the protagonist asked a group member to prepare, but also the PowerPoint slides. There are four group members in total, including the...
In this blog post, I’ll explore why we continue to chase and wait for things even though we know we can’t get what we want in life. I’ve had some reflections on my ordinary daily life. This summer break was a time when I was able to do a lot of thinking. Nothing special happened, but I felt a lot from those ordinary days. I’d like to write down some of the thoughts that come to mind...
In this blog post, we’ll examine—through group activities and real-life examples—why living by community norms ultimately benefits individuals in the long run. Throughout our lives, we find ourselves at a crossroads of choice at every moment. Sometimes we make the choice that is most advantageous to ourselves, regardless of others; other times, we make a choice based on our conscience...