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12 Days of Christmasy Citizen Science Projects

December 19, 2011

Who would have ever predicted the never-ending utility of a picture of me reading Science magazine while wearing a Santa costume? Probably Santa.

3 Ways to Make Science Less Sciency

November 23, 2011

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This story originally appeared on Groundwire.org, a Seattle-based non-profit organization helps environmental organizations connect, inspire and mobilize their communities. (Disclosure: There are actually 6.0221415 x 10^23 ways to make science less sciency, but that would have defeated the point.) Take a moment and think of something that doesn’t involve science. (Hint: it’s impossible) Science is [...]

Visiting Fan Attends Philadelphia Eagles Game, Survives

November 16, 2011

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I attended the Arizona Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles game and survived.

Schools.com: Don’t just sit there–do some science!

September 10, 2011

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Schools.com: Don't just sit there--do some science!

Amy Mayer at Schools.com wrote a great story about citizen science, featuring a few insights from Dr. Lisa Gardiner and me (both part of the Science for Citizens team). Read it and report back. That’s not an order…or is it?

Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders: Ask ‘Em Anything

August 19, 2011

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The 2011-2012 Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders, six of whom are pursuing science and engineering careers, have offered to answer the most popular questions submitted through Tuesday August 23rd. Questions with the most votes from the public will be answered by the cheerleaders during a videotaped interview at their Tempe, AZ, training facility.

Mimefest: A Visit to the Pharmacist

July 17, 2011

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Ah, the good ole days — when health professionals could mix together mysterious chemicals and distribute them to terrified and apparently freezing cold children without consequence.

Human-like Tiger Surprisingly Horrible at Riding Fake Bull

July 6, 2011

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Last weekend, I learned that Paws, the Detroit Tigers mascot, is remarkably terrible at riding a fake bull.

White House Champions of Change

June 16, 2011

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Dr. John Ohab and Federal CIO Vivek Kundra at the White House Champions of Change event, June 10, 2011.

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the White House’s Champions of Change event, which celebrated thought leaders and entrepreneurs from inside and outside government who are helping to solve the biggest challenges facing our country.

Introducing Thank You Rosekind

June 14, 2011

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Thank You Rosekind is Philadelphia based art pop group (Michael G. Bauer and Joel Chartkoff)

Thank You Rosekind consists of artists and musicians Michael G. Bauer and Joel Chartkoff. They aim to express various forms of gratitude through song, dance and the visual spectrum.

Wings for Warriors: Building a National Community of Support for Wounded Warriors

June 14, 2011

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This Last Call with Carson Daly segment features Anthony Ameen, a retired Navy Corpsman and founder of Wings for Warriors, a non-profit organization that provides support to combat wounded servicemembers returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan.

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