by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 6, 2008 | Science Policy, Sticky
When you have a few minutes, check this out. I hope you enjoy it! (If this doesn’t play on your computer, try this link.) (Many thanks to the talented folks at Gyro Worldwide, Inc. and Backseat Conceptions.) Here’s how you can take action–it’s...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jun 20, 2008 | Science Policy
Pop quiz. Of 30 wealthy nations, where do our 15-year-olds rank in average science scores? a) 1st b) 8th c) 13th d)17th How about in math scores? a) 1st b)10th c)16th d) 24th If you guessed “d” both times, you’re right. Assuming this pattern carries...
by Darlene Cavalier | May 11, 2008 | Citizen Science, OTA, Sticky
It’s Sunday, May 11th (Happy Mother’s Day!) and I am very excited because my opinion piece on the proposed presidential science debate (“Science Debate 2008”) was just published in the Philadelphia Inquirer and already picked up by the...
