by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 22, 2009 | Blog, News, Science Education
Today, the journal, Inside Higher Ed, released a report titled “Seeking advice on women in science.” The report summarized yesterday’s hearing of the House Committee on Science and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Science Education....
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 20, 2009 | Blog, Brain Makeover, Citizen Science, In the News, Science Education, Science Policy, Sticky
This morning, we officially unveil the Brain Makeover project in our quest to diminish the gap between science and society. (Check out George Mason University’s sweet announcement on their homepage.) Watch the videos of the 76ers cheerleaders, read the...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 13, 2009 | Blog, Occam's Razor, Science Education
Occam gives dance class a whirl and discovers amusia. Here’s his take: My wife and I recently started taking dance classes and it has been a very fun experience. The popularity of such shows as Dancing with the Stars has undoubtedly led to an increase in...
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 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, 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...
