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Droid Does Citizen Science

November 3, 2009

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I wrote this for Science Cheerleader because I like everything that has anything to do with any aspect of Google.

Know the Scene: Are You Good to Go?

October 27, 2009

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I had the opportunity to help spread the word by contributing to The Sara Bellum Blog, part of a larger effort by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to provide information to teenagers on the science of addiction.

Marketing Guru gets SCIENCED!

October 23, 2009

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Last week, David Meerman Scott, marketing guru and author of “The New Rules of Marketing and PR,” visited the Pentagon to discuss the importance of social media in the Defense Department’s communications arsenal.

The Road to the New Energy Economy

October 16, 2009

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This summer, I attended a series of Congressional briefings, “The Road to the New Energy Economy”, which brought together scientists and policymakers to discuss the various energy challenges facing our nation. One of these briefings focused on emerging biofuel technology, and I managed to score some behind-the-scenes interviews with the events’ sponsors and speakers. The [...]

The Powerhouse of the Carpet

October 13, 2009

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Mitochondria are “the powerhouse of the cell.” But, you already knew that. Everybody does.

Help Us Find Science Cheerleader’s Celebrity Double!

October 12, 2009

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You may not know it, but you have a celebrity double. Everyone does.

NOVA’s New Video Series Demystifies Scientists and Engineers

October 9, 2009

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I wrote this for ScienceCheerleader.com this morning. There is a huge cash prize if you find the secret message. (not really) Anyone can be a scientist, and not surprisingly, scientists are just like everyone else. That’s what NOVA ScienceNOW hopes to convey with their new show, The Secret Life of Scientists, a web video series [...]

This is Your Brain on Pentagon Channel Reloaded

September 14, 2009

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This Pentagon Channel report investigates whether neuroimaging techniques can be used to detect deception. Dr. Bhatt previously appeared as a guest on the weekly science and technology podcast, “Armed with Science: Research and Applications for the Modern Military”. The report also features my award-winning acting skills and demonstrates the razor-sharp wit and decision-making savvy required [...]

Mashup Government Data — A Science Cheerleader Report

September 11, 2009

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I wrote this for ScienceCheerleader.com. Read every single word or else… In 2008, Vivek Kundra, then-Chief Technology Officer for Washington, D.C, was looking for innovative ways to use information technology to improve the city’s government. He looked no further than its citizens. Kundra created a public contest called Apps for Democracy, which challenged citizens to [...]

Ask the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about science!

August 31, 2009

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I wrote this for ScienceCheerleader.com. I’m expecting to win several journalism awards. Here’s a great opportunity to engage the highest ranking U.S. military officer in a dialogue about science: Admiral Mullen, The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is taking YOUR video questions over YouTube through midnight on Monday, August 31st. He’ll select his [...]

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