by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 21, 2009 | News
From the “just plain cool” file. Check this out, from MIT. Personas is “meant for the viewer to reflect on our current and future world where digital histories are as important–if not more important–than oral histories….for...
by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 19, 2009 | Blog, News
(Basically) three weeks until Labor Day. Plenty of time to soak in two more books. Can’t go wrong with a book written by science writer (colleague and pal) Carl Zimmer* or one recommended by Zimmer**. Both make Nature’s top summer reading list. download...
by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 17, 2009 | Blog, News, Science Education
Subscriber John wrote: “Since my daughter is a big fan of plush toys and also likes science and math, I’m considering getting her some members of the particle zoo. [These] soft and cuddly sub-atomic particles may help make physics more friendly for the average...
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 14, 2009 | Blog, News
From Scientific American: “With Major League Baseball’s All-Star game taking place tonight, a researcher explains why, when it comes to swinging a baseball bat, heavier isn’t necessarily better….Swinging light or normal weight lumber just...
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...
