by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 10, 2009 | Blog, Interviews, Science Education
So intuitive, so organic. We look to the stars as adults and as kids, like this little boy pictured here. The (renowned) artist, Wendell Minor, told me this is his favorite image included in the recently released book, “Look To The Stars,” by Buzz Aldrin...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 10, 2009 | Citizen Science, Dr. John Reports, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Ocean & Water Projects, Projects & Activities, Science Policy
Here’s a citizen science report from Dr. John Ohab! Let’s talk about things that frighten me and start with the mysterious creatures of the deep. I mean, really — surviving under extreme pressures and temperatures, often without sunlight, in a hostile...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 9, 2009 | Blog, Science Education
Catchy beat, great graphics, love the artists but man am I a neurobiology-illiterate. I invite you to be as clueless as I am…watch this video. Full disclosure: I’m not the strongest arbiter of lyrics. For three weeks my kids blasted Britney Spears’...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 9, 2009 | Blog, Events, Science Policy
Any day now, I should receive the video of the Two Cultures panel discussions. My panel, pictured here, discussed science policy as it relates to C.P. Snow’s Two Cultures. The moderator, Chris Mooney, and his co-author, Sheril Kirshenbaum, just released their...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 9, 2009 | Blog, Citizen Science, News, Science Education, Science Policy
True story. Break out the video cameras, citizen scientists. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius “invites our talented and creative citizens to create and share your PSA about flu prevention and good health. Contest details are found at...
