by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 17, 2010 | Blog, Science Policy
40 years ago, today, the astronauts aboard the Apollo 13 splashed back to Earth. We nearly lost the astronauts on this ill-fated mission. Instead, we learned something about American ingenuity, teamwork, and, ultimately, the enduring-yet-fragile, if not finicky,...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 13, 2010 | Blog, Citizen Science, Science Policy
“Here’s an emerging opportunity for citizen-science,” wrote Richard Sclove, a mentor and colleague working with me on this effort. Sclove attached this NYTimes article illustrating why “doctors, researchers, drug makers and regulators should...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 13, 2010 | Blog, Science Policy
David Guston–a colleague and collaborator on this science policy effort, highly regarded professor of science policy at Arizona State University, and a trailblazer in the realm of citizen engagement in science policy–is heading up a conference to spur some...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 9, 2010 | Blog
Happy Friday! This is worth watching. Colbert (once again) uses humor to shine a spotlight on some of the core bits of (mis)information related to Climate Change. No wonder members of the public are confused. What’s your take on this “Science...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 6, 2010 | Blog, News
The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation is an independent Federal government agency established to “encourage and support research, study and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind.” Governed...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 6, 2010 | Blog, Citizen Science, In the News
Last week, the Charlotte Observer ran this article about the growing popularity of all-things-citizen science. The Science Cheerleader is quoted. [Admires self in reflection of computer monitor.] 😉
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 6, 2010 | Blog, Citizen Science, In the News
Innocentive built the first global Web community for open innovation where organizations or “Seekers” submit complex problems or “Challenges” for resolution to a “Solver” community of more than 200,000 engineers, scientists, inventors, business professionals, and...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 1, 2010 | News, Science Education, Science Policy
Michael C shared this article from CNET with us: “Science in the public view: a good gamble.” The author does a good job illustrating why more dialogue between researchers and the public is needed: There are plenty of practical barriers between physicists...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 31, 2010 | OTA, Science Policy
You’ve put up with my nonstop cheerleading for more public involvement in science policy matters. Thank you! Come bear witness to the fruits of much labor. One of my partners in crime, Richard Sclove, will release an incredible report on the need for the U.S.A....
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 31, 2010 | Blog, News
On DiscoverMagazine.com you can find a terrific compilation of public, panel discussions I helped Discover put together with a grant from the National Science Foundation. (I’m a senior advisor and contributor over at Discover.) Here’s a link to the series....
