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Jupyter Notebook intro

If you are interested in Sciences and I think with this specifically data science or science generally then it seems that Jupyter notebook is very popular and powerful tool.

The following is an introductory video.

Jupyter Notebook Tutorial: Introduction, Setup, and Walkthrough

Links

If there is interest, perhaps we can look in to this at a future STEM group meeting and try and invite someone along who may be able to help explain and or demonstrate further.

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#Programming,#Data,#Jupyter,#Notebook,#Python,#R,#Visualisation, #JupyterNotebook

Facebook and personal data, the farce carries on.

Not a week goes by without Facebook or rather its parent company Meta Being in the news. A recent article, raises yet more questions about what happens to our personal data once Facebook / Meta get hold of it.

The GDPR is very clear as to how data can be used, the fact Facebook appear unable to control what goes on, shows they are not fit for purpose. Companies or individuals that use Facebook could end up complicit in any data misuse.

The problem probably arises as YOU sign up to Facebook and therefore consent to them using your data, photos etc.

This is why CHOICE is important. I don't have a problem with education establishments using Facebook for student communication, I just won't use it. I do object to people assuming I use Facebook.

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#Data,#GDPR,#Facebook,#Control,#Meta,#Law,#ICO, #DataProtection

Torbay Trojans vs Cornwall Monarchs – Away

Our last game of the 2022 season is away to against Cornwall Monarchs:

Date : Sunday 7th August 2022 Kickoff : 14:00

Links

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#Trojans,#Football,#BAFA,#Cornwall,#TorbayTrojans

Fixtures

Fixtures 2022 10/4 – Bristol – Home 17/4 – Somerset – Away 15/5 – Bristol – Home 29/5 – Cornwall – Home 5/6 – Somerset – Home 17/7 – Bristol – Away 24/7 – Somerset – Home 7/8 – Cornwall – Away

Paignton Library STEM Group – August 2022

The August STEM group meeting will take place on Saturday 13/8/2022. As with previous events, this will be a mix of Science, Technology, and Engineering subjects along with discussions and a look at projects brought along to the event.

We will be watching the August Space Telescope Science Institute public lecture ( recording )

Note : I have now fixed the issue with low volume, so we can now turn the sound up to level where people can hear any audio clearly.

Description

Speaker: Alexandra Lockwood (Space Telescope Science Institute)

The Webb Space Telescope has recently showcased its spectacular first images and is now ready to do incredible science! It has been a long road to get here, including meticulous planning, exacting execution, and an amazing amount of teamwork! Join Dr. Alex Lockwood as she talks about the journey from launch to commissioning, explores details of the first images and spectra, and helps us understand the awesome scientific potential of NASA's newest great observatory.

Recorded live on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Preceding this I have found a short video to explain emission and absorption spectra,

I have linked some courses on FreeCodeCamp, that are partially related to data analysis and use of Python in Science.

Schedule (talk / video stream)

The plan is to watch video, then have a discussion around this.

Schedule (projects stream)

As we are a bring you own projects group, then attendees can bring what they are working on, or perhaps carry on with what they are doing at Code Club for example.

Links

poster

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#STEM,#Science,#Space,#JWST,#Activities,#Coding.#Discussions

STEM Science Session at Paignton Library

Sphere science will be running a family science session on Tuesday 23rd August at Paignton Library.

They are looking for some teenage volunteers to help run the session. Training provided in the morning, then after lunch present some activities to families.

Please see below for details

STEM Session

STEM Session

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#SphereScience,#STEM,#Science,#Family,#Session

How I Make Presentations Using LaTeX & Beamer

How I Make Presentations Using LaTeX & Beamer

This was posted to the Overleaf LinkedIn feed, so sharing here. The video covers how to make presentations that contain mathematical notation.

Writing

Discussion

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#LaTeX,#Overleaf,#Math,#Beamer,#Presentation

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Children's Week 2022

16 Aug 2022 – 21 Aug

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Code Club 6/8/2022

The next Code Club will be on Saturday 6th August 2022 @ Paignton Library, we will carry on with what we are doing, mostly Hour of Code, block based programming, Scratch and the Free Code Camp responsive web design course.

We need MORE people in Torbay to come forward and run code clubs. I think code clubs would really benefit from working together too, so we can share expertise to benefit those who attend. We can then come together at STEM group meetings and share further.

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#CodeClub,#FreeCodeCamp,#Microbit,#Scratch,#Python,#WebDesign,#Lego,#Coding,#Education,#LookingForWork,#LegoWeDo, #Replit

Next session

  • Next STEM Group meeting is Saturday 13th August 2022.

Please contact Paignton Library for details and booking.

Gravitational-wave observatory amasses discoveries

Interesting article from Astronomy magazine Gravitational wave observatory amasses discoveries

Could make a good discussion at the next STEM group meeting on the 13th August as I have some resources on LIGO we can take a look at.

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#Astronomy,#LIGO,#GravitationalWaves,#Physics

A New Map of All the Particles and Forces

A New Map of All the Particles and Forces

This is an interesting new way to look at the standard model of particle physics that re-arranges things to better illustrate how different particles relate to each other.

The current diagram to present the standard model is below, this just shows the normal matter. I have one that shows anti matter too. In some ways this follows a similar layout to the periodic table

standard model

As an intermediate, diagram I actually like this diagram

standard model

Both the above diagrams are sourced from [1].

The new model called the 'double simple model' does look far more complex. However it has far more detail and better illustrates the relationship and interactions between the different forces / particles. You can view this at [1], while the paper describing how the team came up with this is at [2].

I have printed this, so it is something to discuss at the next STEM group meeting on the 12th March.

I think the paper at [2] has been around for a while, so this article is more on the Quanta Magazine article.

Related Links

1 Quanta Magazine Article 2 Cornell University paper

In a recent update it seems the mass of the W boson could throw a real spanner in the works regarding the standard model.

  1. Newly Measured Particle Seems Heavy Enough to Break Known Physics

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#YearOfTheFediverse,#FediverseRising,#Science,#ParticlePhysics, #StandardModel,#Relationship,#Illustration,#Physics

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