We had an excellent final session in Jared's Earth and Space Science Course. After quizzing Jared on a variety of topics, I gave him free rein to ask questions on any outstanding subjects we hadn't yet covered. We discussed the latest findings on the structure of the Earth's inner core (new research had just been published on this matter, one that greatly interests Jared); the Pauli exclusion principle (how electrons fill energy levels in atoms) and the structure of white dwarfs, and how in some white dwarfs the carbon is so tightly packed there might be diamond material; we also touched upon relativity again, and black holes - a perennial favorite of Jared's. We also discussed the all-important scientific method, and the implications for understanding margins of error, and trends, and the importance of understanding the statistical significance of experimental results.

It's been a real pleasure teaching Jared these past few months. His curiosity is insatiable, and his ability to retain and process the information given to him in a rational and methodical manner should serve him well in the future in all subjects.