Re: [DIYbio] Re: Aaron Swartz has committed suicide

On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 6:56 PM, Giovanni <giovanni.lostumbo@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8:33:24 PM UTC-6, John Griessen wrote:
>>
>> On 01/15/2013 06:38 PM, Giovanni wrote:
>> > Anyone heard of The New School? I've got an old idea:
>>
>> Sounds good Giovanni,
>>
> Well, it would be a private school funded entirely by those who wish to go
> there and alumni- tuition would be expensive, just like the other schools,
> which would cover the property and salaries. I think they'd teach well. Many
> do. Based on their reputation, and admission demand. There are many
> constancies even in an evolving world, which leads to niche opportunities
> for those quick enough to establish them.
>

Would this be possible with coursework that was largely online, but
moved to satellite 'training centers', i.e. genspace, biocurious
types, even industrial labs that offer rental space and/or equipment
time?

Simply starting a science 'University' or 'school' in the web ether
could aid the 'satellite' labs that already exist. For instance the
'school' might be able to get accounts with reagent and DNA providers
that don't provide to industry or individuals. (Sebastian's comment
about addGene being mostly academic got me thinking about this)

I think a new school system would be great, one without assignment
deadlines so you can take as long as you need to master an assignment.

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-Nathan

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