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ACTIVITY SHEET
Name Alico, Ian Jay R. Year and Section ME-NPBST 21 -A1
Course Code SOC 116 Course Title Science, Technology and Society
Module Number 6 Content Topic Science and Technology in
Nation Building
Teacher Dr. Ma. Delia P. Arabejo Date November 12, 2022

PART 1. EVALUATE

Analyze and reflect on what is the real role of technology in your life as a student.
 As a student, I was heavily influenced by modern technology. Especially in today's world where
studies are conducted online. Because of technology, I am able to complete my daily activities and
classes. I can easily complete tasks with the assistance of this, and I can do so at a faster rate than
usual. So, basically, technology has become my best friend and companion. For the time being, I
can't live without the use of technology because it's what I use in my studies and it's the most
important thing to me. Technology improves my ability to learn and provides me with access to
anything I want to know about it is now my key and path to my journey as a student. This technology
allows me to conduct research on virtually any topic, which is extremely beneficial to me.
Technology has greatly aided me, and it has also provided me with advancements that I can use in
the future, because navigating at sea is now done through computers and technologies that can help
to manage the ship. Finally, the role of technology for me as a student is to assist me in achieving all
of my life goals in a timely and effective manner.

PART 2. EXTEND
Look for profound examples in the advancement of science and technology in the 21st century.
 Robotic Body Parts
Through the help of biomechanics and engineering, scientists have devised robotic body parts. The
University of Twente has developed robotic arms that can aid those individuals affected by
Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This will allow patients to amplify residual function in the arm. They
also applied Darpa’s Revolutionizing Prosthetics project of creating prosthetics to wounded US

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military personnel, in developing robotic limbs. Today, scientists are studying on the viability of
making these robotic body parts or exoskeletons controlled by the mind to help disabled individuals,
survivors of stroke and elderly people.

 Sequencing Genome of Cancer Patient

In 2003, scientists completed the sequencing of the human genome or genetic blueprint that points
out the mutations leading to cancer. It took three years for them to finish drafting the three billion
letters that compose the human DNA. The Human Genome Project helped scientists in treating a
deadly type of skin cancer and understanding the genes involved in leukemia, eczema, and diabetes.
Now, cancer genome sequencing is integrated into medical care facilities. It characterizes and
identifies DNA or RNA sequences of cancer cells.

 Creation of Human Organs

The Stem Cell research has paved the way to greater access to organs, instead of waiting for donors
or taking harsh medications. Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical
School have discovered how to regenerate the function of human heart tissue through adult skin
cells. Through stem cells, humans can grow another organ. This is associated with the regenerative
nature of living organisms. Recently, various research all around the world enables growing fallopian
tubes, heart, brain, lung, and kidney, among others through stem cells.

 Water as Fuel
German Cleantech Company has developed a futuristic machine that converts water into fuel.
Through Power-to-Liquid Technology, they can convert water and carbon dioxide into liquid
hydrocarbons which take the form of synthetic diesel, petrol, and kerosene. This technology was
based on Fischer-Tropsch process and solid oxide electrolyzer cells (SOECs) which converts electricity
to steam. In 2017, Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP) and Berkeley Lab’s Materials
Project also devised a technology that turns sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into fuel which can
be a viable source of power, replacing coal, oil and other fossil fuels.

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