tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439253523597652270.post1992769047987683480..comments2023-09-29T04:46:35.928-07:00Comments on Golden Thoughts: STEM or Leaf or Something Else?Pascale Hammond Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00955787894092461884noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439253523597652270.post-54435218049005741202009-12-07T08:32:46.707-08:002009-12-07T08:32:46.707-08:00Wow! Very high praise to be considered one of your...Wow! Very high praise to be considered one of your favorite bloggers. Thank you!<br /><br />I had no idea that my simple question on semantics would stimulate so many responses. I think that, in part, it is due to the fact that it is difficult to separate science and the scientific method from much of our everyday life, not just medicine. STEM purists may care to draw the line, as NSF does, at the study of science and technology but not its application.<br /><br />However, just look at the kidney: biology, chemistry, mathematics, and most certainly engineering.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comments and this post!Abel Pharmboyhttp://scienceblogs.com/terrasignoreply@blogger.com