Experimental petrology it is possible to examine the behavior of a magma body as it slowly cools and crystallizes over time Experimental petrology Experimental petrology is the field of research concerned with experimentally determining the physical and chemical behaviour of rocks and their constituents. Because there is no way to directly observe or measure deep earth processes, geochemists rely on experimental petrology to establish quantitative values and relationships in order to construct models of the deep earth. Experimental petrology can range from creating artificial magmas to measure crystallization behavior to observing recrystallization of minerals at varying P/T (Pressure/Temperature) conditions. Although methodology varies
Institute for the Study of Academic Racism Institute for the Study of Academic Racism The Institute for the Study of Academic Racism (ISAR) is an organization that monitors "changing intellectual trends in academic racism, biological determinism, and eugenics." ISAR states that in this capacity it "acts as a resource service for students, academics, journalists, legislators and civil rights activists." ISAR was founded by Barry Mehler in 1993. The institute maintains an online presence housed by, but independent from, Ferris State University. Proponents of eugenics such as the late Glayde Whitney accused Mehler of using what they perceive as "inquisition-like" tactics in order to discredit controversial scientists such