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Why are many people more afraid of flying than they are of driving when flying is actually much safer?  How is it that there is widespread misunderstanding on the benefits of vaccinations or the preponderance of evidence for climate change?  Drawing on insights from psychology, behavioral economics sheds some light on how both individuals and societies sometimes approach decisions involving uncertainty in ways that defy traditional models of rationality.

The physical principles behind rock music and modern day DJ mixed music. How music was influenced with the changing technology from 1950 till present and the physics behind that technology.

As a student enrolled in this FIG, you will develop an appreciation for how green chemistry principles can be used to address real world problems, particularly the relationships between the environment and society, to create safer, healthier communities.