Gleeson Library’s new physics and astronomy books cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of space and matter, cosmic discoveries, quantum mechanics, and influential scientists. Highlights include explorations of the James Webb Telescope, Roger Penrose’s biography, Henrietta Leavitt’s contributions, and quantum entanglement, offering both accessible insights and advanced scientific discussions. Continue reading 10 New Books in Physics & Astronomy
This selection of mathematics books covers topics like Maya numerals, Emmy Noether’s legacy, cryptography, trigonometry, and vectors’ impact on science. It also explores math’s role in the digital age, statistics in daily life, mathematical history, and socially just education. Each book offers accessible insights into math’s cultural, scientific, and practical significance. Continue reading 10 New Books in Mathematics
Gleeson Library’s new kinesiology books cover diverse topics, including mental health in women’s sports, adaptive sports for disabilities, transgender inclusion, and masculinity in fitness culture. Highlights include Katie Ledecky’s memoir, Bill Cartwright’s leadership journey, roller derby history, and updated physical education standards, offering valuable insights into sports, wellness, and inclusivity. Continue reading 10 New Books in Kinesiology
This selection of new engineering books at Gleeson Library covers diverse topics, including technological innovation, engineering ethics, Archimedes’ legacy, civil engineering management, AI’s societal impact, reinforced concrete’s history, the electrical grid, renewable energy systems, and the 2024 International Building Code. These resources offer insights into technical advancements, ethical practices, historical contributions, and modern infrastructure challenges. Continue reading 10 New Books in Engineering
Gleeson Library’s new data science books cover diverse topics, including ethical AI, practical machine learning, and statistical analysis. They explore frameworks for analyzing complex data, responsible practices in AI, and the intersection of data with social justice. These resources blend theory and application, offering insights for professionals, students, and activists. Continue reading 10 New Books in Data Science
Gleeson Library’s new computer science books include Feeding the Machine, revealing AI’s hidden labor; AI Snake Oil, debunking AI myths; and Human Freedom in the Age of AI, addressing ethical concerns. Other titles explore AI history, quantum computing, the Commodore 64, women in design, programming cultures, ethical hacking, and coding’s societal impact. Continue reading 10 New Books in Computer Science
This selection of chemistry books spans diverse topics, including Marie Curie’s legacy, philosophical foundations of chemistry, everyday science, women’s contributions, uranium’s history, scientific terminology, carbon’s versatility, and emerging materials like carbyne. Engaging narratives and accessible explanations highlight chemistry’s profound impact on science, society, and daily life across historical and modern contexts. Continue reading 10 New Books in Chemistry
These new biology and biotechnology books explore groundbreaking topics, including biotech’s transformative potential, RNA’s central role, cellular biology’s medical impact, evolutionary insights from eggs, and metabolism’s link to life and death. Other works examine marine life, plant intelligence, eels’ mysteries, life’s origins, and evolutionary history through innovative scientific perspectives. Continue reading 10 New Books in Biology & Biotechnology
A selection of new architecture books at Gleeson Library explores diverse topics: the evolving role of architects, Southern Vietnamese modernism, AI’s impact on design, prefabricated interiors, San Francisco’s redwood-driven growth, disability-inclusive urban spaces, modern architectural history, acoustics in 20th-century Britain, detailing principles, and Julius Kahn’s reinforced concrete revolution. Continue reading 10 New Books in Architecture
New books cover topics like ethical data science, bias in AI, predictive algorithms, and the impact of big data on society. The books emphasizes critical issues such as fairness, social dynamics, and the historical evolution of prediction methods in various fields. Continue reading Ten New Books in Data Science
