As a new and unusual school year gets underway, the WSU Insider figured it would be an ideal time to feature a question from the Ask Dr. Universe archives that is likely on the minds of both Washington State University students and faculty.
Andy Cavagnetto, an associate professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning and the School of Biological Sciences, sat down with the fictional feline Dr. Universe to discuss an eighth graders’ question about why the things we learn at school get more complicated each year.
But nevertheless, while it is not always easy to do, Cavagnetto said we all have built up knowledge we can use to address the unique problems of today. By taking advantage of what other people have learned, or what you already know, you’ll be able to learn more and understand more of the world around you.