What is Ideas: Definition and 912 Discussions

In common usage and in philosophy, ideas are abstract concepts. Also in philosophy, ideas can also be mental representational images of some object. Many philosophers have considered ideas to be a fundamental ontological category of being. The capacity to create and understand the meaning of ideas is considered to be an essential and defining feature of human beings. In a popular sense, an idea arises in a reflexive, spontaneous manner, even without thinking or serious reflection, for example, when we talk about the idea of a person or a place. A new or an original idea can often lead to innovation.

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  1. L

    Any ideas for a summer program project for high school science students?

    Hello guys, I'm a master's here in California and just accepted a job offer for the summer. I will be in charge of a pilot program where I am in charge of 15 students (juniors and seniors interested in science) for 2.5 hours a day, monday through thursday, for 5 weeks. I have to have them...
  2. E

    Ideas for Lab Experiment Protocols

    I need some ideas for an assignment in Physics: I am to determine an experimental protcol which will allow me to determine if statistical differences occur in the data that I will collect. I am collecting data to find the reaction time of two subjects. For example, one student a few years ago...
  3. Futurestar33

    Is discussing ideas with your professor a good idea?

    I speak about my ideas quite openly, with many people as entreprenuership is one of my passions. (and hopefullly me and my friend will have started my start up shortly after this semesters finals). I speak about my research ideas that I have with my professor, but I am currently an...
  4. E

    Struggling to Invent? Need Ideas for Your Physics Project?

    Hi i have a physics project due in about a week and need to come up with an invention that relates to physics somehow. I'm so stuck and have been thinking and thinking and still i got nothing! I actually have to build a prototype of my idea so anything doable would be great. Any help is...
  5. O

    Superconductivity Research ideas

    Hello, I have to do a little research for school. My partner and I liked the topic Supercondutivity. Do you guys know any interesting research topics in this area? We are 16 years old and have basic Physical knowledge. There is an university in our area where we can do research at (if we have a...
  6. M

    Egg Drop Ideas: Solve the Physics Puzzle

    Homework Statement I need help with egg drop ideas! For this project, I have to create something that will catch an egg (about 62.5 g) dropped from a height of 9.91 meters so that it will not break or crack. I also have to discuss forces, impulses, momentum, time and velocity changes of the...
  7. E

    Research Question - How to find novel research ideas?

    Hey! So I've been reading a ton of papers on magnetic hyperthermia research (implanting nanoparticles into cancerous tissue and heating up the implanted area with an AC magnetic field to melt away the tumor cells). And now it's to the point where I would like to actually do something of my own...
  8. S

    Any ideas to time trolley crashes to simulate crumple zone

    I am trying to do a lesson where I will ask the students to build cardboard shells around trolleys. The aim is the next lesson to crash them and time how long they take to stop, eg the crumple zone. All I have thought of so far is filming it and using the stills to try time the crash. If anyone...
  9. C

    Projectile launcher theory. ideas?

    Heres a design I put together a year ago and it got figured out to the point i might be able to make a prototype. What are some design flaws you guys might be able to point out, or some advice you think I could use.
  10. C

    8th Grade Science Project Ideas

    Hi guys, I need to create a science project, but first I need an idea. I have already come up with an idea, which was measuring stress level under timed and untimed tests, but my teacher said that it was too simple. Do you have any suggestions on any 8th Grade science projects I could do, that...
  11. Dishsoap

    Ideas for an experimental physics project

    Next semester I will be taking Experimental Physics II. The gist of the class isn't to do an experiment per se, but to build a device which could be used in an experiment in Experimental Physics I. In the past, students have built things like an inverted pendulum, a magnetic pendulum, and a...
  12. S

    Interesting ideas for mathematics presentation

    I will be doing a presentation in the science symposium at my community college. The common theme is always topics from biology or chemistry but never from physics or mathematics.. I am a Math major and love pure mathematics, I am interested in presenting the great theorems of mathematics...
  13. N

    Physics love puns or valentine's day ideas?

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew of any physics love/valentine's day/relationship puns? I was hoping to make my boyfriend a Valentine's Day card. I know Valentine's Day isn't near, but I really wanted to give lots of thought into his gift. I would greatly appreciate everyone's...
  14. B

    Cosmology/QED/Astrophysics Lectures: Ideas Welcome!

    So I am going on a five hour road trip alone this weekend, and I have decided to make use of my time and listen to a few lectures on the way. I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions for lectures or talks on Cosmology/QED/Astrophysics. I thoroughly enjoyed the Neil deGrasse Tyson &...
  15. Nietzsche_Keen

    Engineering Mech./Elec. Engineering Related Volunteer Ideas?

    Seeking some ideas for volunteer opportunities (with which to boost my resume and experience level). One idea I've had is to pick an issue then design and build a mechanical/electrical solution. I obviously won't be presenting at any symposiums, but maybe I could build a beginner's portfolio...
  16. Logan Rudd

    Upper division physics lab -- Project ideas

    As an experimentalist, I am very excited to be taking my first upper division physics lab next semester! The course covers basic electronics (filters, diodes, transistors, op-amps, analog & digital circuits, D/A conversion, and LabView Programming, etc.) and measurement techniques with an...
  17. N

    Any ideas why this law of logs problem is marked incorrect?

    Thanks
  18. A

    Creative Engineering Projects: Inspiring Ideas for Final Year Projects

    Hello! I'm new here and I really need help from you guys. I'm an engineering student and need to do project proposal for my final year project. We have 6 month to do the proposal and I cannot think of any idea. I have experience in using -Lathe -CNC Turning and Milling -Milling machine -Drilling...
  19. I

    Any ideas what makes life, alive?

    I know this forum doesn't allow speculation but is there any good theories in science that explain how chemistry can become biology? At the start of the big bang, there was no such thing as life and now here I am, material created by the big bang that has come together in such a way that allows...
  20. E

    Lookin for cool ideas for a Bachelor project

    *Looking for cool ideas for a Bachelor project!* Hi everyone! We are a group of 4 mechanical engineering students that will be doing a Bachelor project for a local hydraulic-systems company. We are just thinking of/looking for ideas...it will not be produced so cost is not a concern. Pretty...
  21. C

    Physics Research Project Ideas (First year physics course)

    Hello. I am a first year physics major, and a major component of the first year physics course (for physics majors) is a research project. With a partner, I am supposed to conduct a research experiment in the broad field of physics. The proposal for this project is due friday, in which we must...
  22. P

    Extended essay ideas for physics -- help needed please

    Hi Guys, I need help with my topic for physics, I'm thinking of doing something on aerodynamics, but if its not possible I need help to figure other topics from physics. I would appreciate any advice you would have to give me. Thanks in advance.
  23. Alxb577

    Electromagnetics Essay Topic Ideas

    Hi Everyone, I need to write an essay for my electromagnetism class and i was wondering if anyone has good topic ideas. My criteria is that it needs to be 10 pages and I would like something that is interesting for me to research and write about. I was thinking so far of magnetic levitation...
  24. R

    Project Ideas to enhance my knowledge of programming

    Hello, I am an undergrad doing Computer Science BSc, but that's all irrelevant. I started learning to program when I was about 12 and I've become very proficient in PHP, Perl, Python and C# and I have really good knowledge of C++, C, Java (and I'm a quick learner). I have done a lot of...
  25. U

    Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project Ideas

    Hey guys, I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering in the UK. For my final year, we have to basically invent or design something that hasn't been invented before or improve something that's already been invented.Now unlike my cousin who's studying Aerospace Engineering in the US, he told...
  26. H

    How have chemical processes influenced the development of display devices?

    I have been asked to right an essay on how chemical engineering and chemical processes have played a role in the evolution of display devices and upto the new 4K TV.I searched for some ideas but could not find any specific materials.Can anyone provide some ideas?
  27. T

    Need research ideas: combining optics and visual arts

    This is an original research project. Any ideas or guidance in the overlap of the two fields (i don't know much about the overlap).
  28. A

    Need some help deciding Final Year Project Ideas welcome

    Hi I'm about to start my 3rd year in my Engineering university and would like some ideas for my Final Year project... We have 2 options. We can either make a model/prototype of something and present it OR we can do a research on a particular field. I'm leaning more towards the research side...
  29. A

    Extended Essay Ideas -- F1 Racecar Aerodynamics?

    Hello guys! I'm currently in the IB Diploma Programme. I'm trying to narrow down my topic in Aerodynamics of an F1 car (huge fan here!). Any ideas? I was thinking more on the lines of wing deflection..
  30. teetar

    Any High School Level Engineering Project Ideas?

    I'm not too creative, but I'm trying to compile a list of possible ideas that my engineering team can do during this school year. Projects or contests would be great fun, but I can't think of anything. Does anyone here have any ideas of possible ideas for an engineering team in school? Our skill...
  31. O

    Ideas for QM undergrad research project

    Hi everyone! I am an undergraduate student interested in quantum physics. I want to do a project in quantum but do not know how to come up with a good idea to start with. I have read the book Zettili and most of the book Cohn-Tannoudji. so I think I am able to work on a good idea. Any idea...
  32. A

    Are Heat Loss and Energy Conversion Key Factors in Rechargeable Batteries?

    Trying to get my head around some ideas about "rechargeable" batteries and getting in a muddle! So I get the idea that rechargeable is a rubbish word for them but I have 2 questions: 1) Does heat loss (i.e. from bulbs) in a DC circuit result in eventual lower PD across a cell? Thinking in...
  33. S

    Ideas on keeping water from entering an air inlet valve

    Folks, I have an application that will require an air inlet port to occasionally be exposed to water (splashing mostly), a simple splash guard will likely not work. Are there any off-the-shelf or simple solutions that anyone can think of that can be used for keeping the water from entering...
  34. Zaent

    Request: Ideas similar to patent attorney based on career path

    I'm a 1st year Physics student from the UK that's trying to get informed. After seeing the patent attorney thread, I did a little digging. Not sure how it works in other places, but in the UK you're required to have a degree in science (not a PhD, and as far as I'm aware, there's no requirement...
  35. T

    Ideas for sensors measuring the elbow angle

    Hello there! I'm working for about 2 months to build a system for getting digitally values about the angle of the elbow. The project is designated to create a large usage tool and that's why it's preferably to use mechanical staff that are comfortable for the 'user' and to not look very...
  36. A

    What are some potential physics project ideas for high school students?

    Hello. First off, I am sorry if this thread is in the wrong category, I did not really know where to put it. Now to the problem. It is my last year of high school this year (well, Europe's equivalent), and during this year we are supposed to choose and work on a big project and it has to...
  37. A

    IB Physics Extended Essay - Terminal velocity experiment - ideas neede

    Hi. I decided a month or so ago, that I am going to do my physics extended essay on the topic of terminal velocity. However, at the moment I am not sure what experiment I can do. At the beginning I thought I would do an experiment where I would drop bodies made of cardboard with different...
  38. A

    Ideas for simulation based physics paper in high-school

    I have to write, with two friends, a simulation based physics paper at school. The problem is, that will I am quite familiar with the concepts of calculus and algebra, my friends aren't. So, we could find a good topic. The task is, to write a paper about a physical topic, with the use of a...
  39. marcus

    PI video of new QG ideas from Eyo Ita, Chopin Soo, C-Y Chou

    http://pirsa.org/14070033/ Physical Hilbert space for the affine group formulation of 4D, gravity of Lorentzian signature. Eyo Ita The authors have revealed a fundamental structure which has been hidden within the Wheeler-DeWitt (WDW) constraint of four dimensional General Relativity (GR) of...
  40. S

    Any ideas on this hypothesis concerning the universe?

    According to the Poincare recurrence theorem - certain systems will, after a sufficiently long but finite time, return to a state very close to the initial state. and according to wikipedia - a quantum fluctuation or vacuum fluctuation is the temporary change in the amount of energy in a...
  41. E

    Programs Electronic engineering degree final year project ideas

    Hi, I am looking to start preparing for my final year project in my Industrial Electronic and control engineering degree and I'm trying to figure out a good strong, realistic scope for my project. I'm a part time student already working within the automotive industry. I have one idea to...
  42. M

    Need an extra course, any ideas?

    In the fall I currently only have 11 credits and no physics courses will fit in my schedule with the way the times are set up. I was going to either take a math or a computer science course(leaning towards math). Besides PDEs/intro linear algebra course, which math courses would generally be...
  43. M

    Ideas on how to fasten to a motor shaft

    I have a rubber wheel that has a 1/2" plastic bore with a key slot in it (see attachment). I want to spin that wheel with a motor that has an 8mm straight shaft. I need some ideas on how to fasten the motor shaft to the wheel. I want to have a bearing opposite of the motor to keep the shaft...
  44. gracepentinio

    Thesis Topic Ideas for Mechanical Engineering Students

    Greetings! I am a Mechanical Engineering student and I am on my last year in this course. I am currently working on my thesis and beginning with a topic is really hard. I hope anyone from this forum might help me have a good thesis idea that will give me a head-start. I will really appreciate...
  45. DreamWeaver

    MHB Any ideas on Vieta's formula....?

    Evening all! (Sun)Do any of you know of a -relatively - elementary approach to Vieta's forumula, without going into hypergeometric functions and associated repeated fractions, etc? In short, an ideas or suggestions on how to prove that: \sqrt{ \frac{1}{2} } \sqrt{ \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}...
  46. N

    Time is an illusion? Einsteinian Ideas reflected.

    Einstein is quoted as saying "Time is an illusion" others have made utterances throughout the scientific and added that past, present and future all exist in the same form/frame. However, what scientific evidence is there of this? is it mere speculation? Source:
  47. G

    Just got Physics BS - job hunt ideas

    I just got my BS in Physics from Arizona State University (transferred from UC Irvine in CA after decided I didn't want to pursue biology major there and came back to AZ to live with family and work and pursue physics because I like it) I graduated yesterday and have a fire burning inside me...
  48. A

    Ideas for discussions for a math club

    So I am making a math club for the school year 2014-2015. I've taught myself AP calculus AB, BC, differential equations, linear algebra, and some discrete mathematics. I'm a freshman and I don't know how to teach effectively. So I'll be the president of the club, and teach the members those...
  49. mrmjp

    DSP Undergraduate Project Ideas?

    I have to do a project of some kind for my digital signals and systems class and I really don't have a clue where to even start looking. ANY IDEAS OR DIRECTION WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
  50. ecoo

    Physics Club Ideas: 1-3 Year Projects for High School

    So next year I'm thinking of starting a physics club at my high school, but I need some ideas of what to do! I already have things planned to enter a district competition, but I was thinking about having 1-3 year long projects. Thanks!
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