Monthly Archives: September 2010

A Science News Story About Funding! (And It’s Pretty Good, Too)

Posted on September 27, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Much of science–as well as scientists’ careers and opportunity to do research–are often determined by trivial things and weird panel personal dynamics.
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Posted in Funding, News Media | 3 Comments

Links 9/26/10

Posted on September 26, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

I think we had our last weekend day of summer yesterday. Let’s mourn with some links
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Support Pro-Science, Anti-Creationist School Board Members

Posted on September 26, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

“There are two, local races, where every penny goes to work, that have big implications for science education all over the country.” So give!
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Links 9/25/10

Posted on September 25, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

It’s a sunny Saturday here. If you’re stuck inside, here are some links.
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Two Exhibits Worth Seeing

Posted on September 25, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

One in Boston, one in D.C.; both online too.
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Links 9/24/10

Posted on September 24, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

It’s Friday. Celebrate with some links.
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So What Incentives Do We Give Scientists to Communicate to a Wider Public?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

There have to be professional, not just personal, incentives to to reach out to the public.
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Posted in Education, Funding, Public Speaking, Publishing | 18 Comments

Links 9/23/10

Posted on September 23, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Thursday already? Oh well, links.
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This Doesn’t Sound Like ‘Recovery Summer’ to Me

Posted on September 23, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

When the CEO of Wal-Mart is more sensitive to the needs of the unemployed than our political betters, we’re screwed.
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Posted in Economics, We're Really Fucked | 3 Comments

Snarking on Degenerate and Dysfunctional ‘Suburban’ Culture

Posted on September 23, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

And ‘suburban’ is code.
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Posted in Ethics, Fucking Royals, Taxes | 5 Comments