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After seeing Neal Degrasse Tyson’s collection of foreign currency bearing the likeness of scientists, I am giving a talk about using video to broaden the appeal of science to the masses at the 2010 Conference on Communicating Science. The conference … Continue reading →

If you have any interest in bringing science to the public, and engaging students in math and science to encourage them to pursue these fields, you should join us on Friday for Oakton College’s Conference for Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering … Continue reading →

Why do we do it? When it’s 90% failure, why do we do it? Because that 0.5% success rate in science carries us through those deserts of negative data. The process is as fun as the outcome, and the data … Continue reading →

Science is about 10% good ideas (if you’re really awesome) and 90% troubleshooting. In appreciation of the scientist’s unending patience with experimentation and the vast array of negative results (which are still results, mind you) we encounter on the way … Continue reading →

I give you the English Beat to celebrate this week’s Science Dance Party.  You can pick up some excellent dance moves from this band.

The Modern Lovers make great music for the science doing.  One of my faves.  Shake it while you learn some science!

What the heck is a discussion about management doing on Science is Sexy?  I manage, and my experience may help you as you manage.  Decent management allows me to keep the science, and pretty much everything else, sexy, thank you.  … Continue reading →

The March Night Lab will be held in May! I just got my Ph.D. and had to hold off on the events for a few months while I made my transition, but can’t wait to see you at the next … Continue reading →