by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 8, 2009 | Dr. John Reports, video
(Note to educators: Don’t show this one. Other readers: see previous video 1st!) Dr. John shared this stunning video. I’ll sum it up: “Aw, ew, gasp, whew.” Check this out:
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 27, 2009 | Computer & Technology Projects, Dr. John Reports, Projects & Activities, Social network science
From Dr. John: To mark the 40th anniversary of the Internets, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced the DARPA Network Challenge, a competition that will explore the role of social networking in communication, team building, and group...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 18, 2009 | Dr. John Reports, Interviews, News, Science Education
Humans evolved. Shouldn’t our websites? That’s the idea behind NOVA’s new Beta Evolution website, an experimental effort to transform the way NOVA delivers its award-winning science and technology programming. Since 1996, NOVA has pioneered new forms...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 13, 2009 | Dr. John Reports, Science Policy
What is the most important thing the U.S. can do to improve global health over the next 15 years? A passionate, convincing answer to that question is all you need to be eligible for $1,000 and publication by the CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health. Submit your...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 11, 2009 | Dr. John Reports, Tshirt
From Dr. John: Citizen scientists, I need your help in choosing Science Cheerleader’s celebrity double. We had a 10 great suggestions ranging from Heather Graham to Helen Hunt to Shrek. As an authorized Master Celebrity Doublologist (ok, so I’m 4 credits...
