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Explore the significant influence of Information Technology on various scientific disciplines such as Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, and Social Sciences. Discover how IT advancements have revolutionized data analysis, computation, research, and communication in these fields.
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The Impact of IT on Science Michal Sipko
Table of Contents The impact of IT on: • Mathematics • Physics • Astronomy • Biology • Chemistry • Social Sciences
Mathematics • Allows quicker computation • Makes the use of complex formulas possible • Makes more resources available • Advances mathematics Pythagoras
Physics • IT has a huge impact on physics • Used by experimenters to: • Collect data • Store data • Analyze data • Perform complex calculations and simulations
Astronomy • Improves “data handling” • archives • intelligent storage • databases • Allows exploration of the universe • new technology = more possibilities
Biology • Biological processes are interpreted by means of informational processing • Computer models help biologists design new experiments • For example, a software developed by Serafim Batzoglou can store the entire human DNA in a computer, making it possible to look for genetic differences between individuals and species
Chemistry • Internet – information is available quickly and research is easier • Simulations of chemical mixtures, etc. • Faster and more accurate results
Social Science • Makes communication easier (email) • Enables taking pictures from space (geography) • Researching history is simplified • Education is better – programs and other resources can be used
Sources • http://www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/ug/dept/ph/itp/index.htm • ai.stanford.edu/~serafim/mitComputing.pdf • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_sciences • http://www.vernier.com/cmat/cwc.html