by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 6, 2009 | Citizen Science, Dr. John Reports, Interviews
From ScienceCheerleader.com reporter, Dr. John Ohab: Citizen scientists, I’d like you to meet Ziya Tong, a new correspondent on the Emmy-nominated science video series, NOVA ScienceNOW. Ziya joins a NOVA program well-known for exploring important science and...
by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 4, 2009 | Blog, Brain Makeover, Citizen Science, In the News, Science Education, Science Policy, Sticky
Very exciting day here spurred by an article about Science Cheerleader’s efforts to increase adult science literacy in the Chronicle of Higher Education and today’s FOX News “headline news story” about our Brain Makeover! The traffic brought...
by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 3, 2009 | Astronomy & Space Projects, Citizen Science, Projects & Activities
In Chicago August 4-7th? Check out Georgette’s report on a citizen science workshop at the Adler Planetarium. For 175 years scientists have been baffled by a star in the constellation of Aurigae, the charioteer. The star is an eclipsing binary variable star,...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 30, 2009 | Citizen Science, Computer & Technology Projects, Physics Projects, Projects & Activities, Science Education
Designing housing that is affordable for city dwellers is challenging enough, even without considering green building standards. However, the National Engineer’s Week Foundation is asking junior high school kids to design energy-efficient urban environments in...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 27, 2009 | Citizen Science
Doesn’t it always seem like clocks tick faster during the summer? This summer is already halfway over, and I have been trying to make the most of the warm (and humid!), sunshine-filled weather before it is sweater season once again. One of my favorite outdoor...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 27, 2009 | Blog, Citizen Science, Dr. John Reports
GOOO Dr. Ohab! You’ve seen his first-person accounts of citizen science projects, right here on Science Cheerleader. His day job, as host of Armed with Science, just nabbed this rave review: Science on the airwaves: eight podcasts you shouldn’t miss. Armed...
