2023 Nepal Travel Class: Course Information Overview

SCI 295v: STEM Research Experience

The High Altitude Physics in Action





The Guest Lecturers Model Events for Breaking Down Silos & Cross-Collaboration Learning

Letter of Support from the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

Letter of Support from the STEM Department for the Nepal Class

Display Cards Showcasing Ideas


Student Team Development
  • Team Dynamics (Section 2, Page 158-161): How to promote group synergy and effectiveness in student teams?
  • The Five Stages of Team Development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and transforming (pdf copy)
  • The Hawaiian Core Values that guide this class include Lokahi, Laulima, Malama, 'Ike, Ohana, Koa, and several others.

    • Actions and Activities

  • Journey to the Top: Studying High-Altitude Physics in Nepal
  • Exploring the Intersection of Science, Culture, and Society in High-Altitude Nepal: A Study on the Differences and Similarities in Data Compared to
    Hawaii at the Sea Level
  • Exploring the Unknown. Investigating the Socio-Economic and Cultural Implications of High-Altitude Physics and Exercise Science in Nepal
  • A Thrilling Scientific Expedition: Trekking and Studying High-Altitude Physics in Nepal
  • Bridging Science and Adventure
  • Beyond the Summit: Exploring the Socio-Economic and Cultural Impacts of High-Altitude Physics in Nepal
  • Physics in Thin Air: Unleashing the Wonders of High-Altitude Research
  • From the Mountains to the Stage: How High-Altitude Science Influences Music and Performance
  • The Thin Air Effect: How High-Altitude Science Impacts Human Performance in Music, Sports, and Exercise
  • The Ultimate Classroom: Learning High-Altitude Physics in the Himalayas
  • Beyond the Lab: Experiencing High-Altitude Physics and Cultural Immersion in the Himalayas
  • Science Meets Culture: A Multidimensional Journey into High-Altitude Physics in Nepal
  • Elevating Science and Society: A Travel Study Program in High-Altitude Physics and Culture
  • STEM Goes High: Uncovering New Heights of Research and Innovation in High-Altitude Physics
  • Reaching New Heights: A Collaborative Approach to High-Altitude Physics and Socio-Economic Development in Nepal
  • STEM Trek: Journeying into High-Altitude Physics and Cultural Diversity in Nepal
  • Conquering Heights: Preparing for a High-Altitude Physics Adventure
  • Innovating at High Altitudes: A Multi-Perspective Approach to High-Altitude Physics and Human Physiology in Nepal
  • Climbing Higher: Uncovering the Intersection of High-Altitude Physics, Culture, and Exercise Science in Nepal

    • Important links and source ideas to the course

  • Mauna Loa Solar Observatory (MLSO), Hawaii
  • The Pyramid Internatiional Lab Ev-K2-CNR, Mt. Everest, Nepal
  • The High Altitude Observatory (HAO), at the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado
  • The Science Behind The Super Abilities Of Sherpas, also check Related content to this link

  • University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Study Abroad Center - Dare to Discover, Dare to Learn and Dare to Understand
  • Setting Goals for Study Abroad
  • 14 Characteristics of Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs That Vary From College to College
  • Faculty-Led Study Abroad: 12 Benefits of Short-Term Programs

  • Read article - Energy Intake during a Typical Himalayan Trek
  • Read a senior student paper at OR University Oklahoma 2014 - The effect of high altitude climbing in the human body, and the effects climing aid
    drugs can have on high altitude climbings
  • Read article - The cerebral effects of ascent to high altitudes
  • Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.
  • Read articles from medical journals, such as "The Effects of High-Altitude on the Human Body" in The Lancet or
    "Acute Mountain Sickness and High-Altitude Cerebral Edema" in the New England Journal of Medicine.
  • Read case studies and interviews with high-altitude athletes or musicians, such as mountaineers, Olympic
    athletes, or singers who perform at high altitude.
  • Read research papers on the impact of high altitude on physical and mental performance, such as "The Effects of
    Acute Hypoxia on Cognitive Performance" or "The Influence of Altitude on Athletic Performance."
  • Conduct scientific studies on the physiological effects of high altitude on breathing, such as "Respiratory Muscle Endurance Training at
    High Altitude" in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
  • Read travel guides and blogs that focus on high-altitude locations and their impact on activities, such as climbing,
    hiking, or cultural experiences.
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