by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 16, 2009 | Blog, Events, Science Policy
If you are planning to be in Washington, D.C. tomorrow (Thursday, September 17) come join me at this Capitol Hill briefing. DISCOVER, the National Science Foundation, and engineering societies IEEE and ASME cordially invite you to attend the presentation on Capitol...
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 8, 2009 | Blog, Science Education, Science Policy, Sticky
It’s not an uncommon question, particularly after a speaking engagement when folks learn this site isn’t underwritten by a secret society of cheerleaders-turned-science advocates or sponsored by Final Net etc. The contributors and I do this because 1) we...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jun 15, 2009 | Blog, Events, Science Policy
DISCOVER & the National Science Foundation cordially invite you to attend a special, four-part presentation on Capitol Hill focusing on the science and technology required to achieve the nation’s energy goals. “America can be the 21st-century clean energy leader...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jun 15, 2009 | Blog, News
Here’s Stephen’s report on the growing trend to bridge natural and social sciences. The National Humanities Center sponsors On The Human, a collaborative project that brings together humanists and scientists to explore the shifting relationship between...