Uncategorized UWyo press release covers our science-focused mural interpretations 25 Jan 201815 Mar 2020 UW Student Scientists Connect Individual Research with Local Murals Press release - January 25, 2018 - read release below or view release on UWyo News. Scientists have long appreciated the…
Uncategorized Honey bees don’t need saving 20 Nov 201715 Mar 2020 Author: Chris Petranek, a PhD candidate studying bumble bee physiology Photo by Bethann Garramon Merkle "There is growing evidence that managed and/or wild honey bees can negatively impact native bee populations."…
Uncategorized Thoughts on science, social media, & celebrities 13 Nov 201715 Mar 2020 Author: Chris Petranek, a PhD candidate studying bumble bee physiology "That some scientists’ social media following outstrips their citation count should not imply a lack of credibility. If all scientists were more Kardashian-like in…
Uncategorized Bees, scicomm, and more: A researcher intro 1 Nov 201715 Mar 2020 Author: Chris Petranick, a PhD candidate studying bumble bee physiology "Even when discussing a basic research idea, I hope my audience is left with some appreciation for the virtue of finding…
Uncategorized Rappin’ Science 20 Oct 201715 Mar 2020 Author: Heather Speckman, PhD candidate studying big data and tree physiology Most rappers don't rap statistics. Most rappers don't rap neuroscince. Most rappers don't rap natural selection. Most rappers aren't Baba…
Uncategorized Video Games Monday 16 Oct 201715 Mar 2020 Author: Heather Speckman, a PhD candidate studying big data and tree physiology "'The Oregon Trail' incorporated many science/health challenges that were a were experienced then and are still experienced today…
Uncategorized Stereotype Slaying Friday 11 Oct 201715 Mar 2020 Author: Heather Speckman, a PhD candidate studying big data and tree physiology "I shoot trees for science." Hello, my name is Heather Speckman I will be your blog master for…
Uncategorized Welcome to the zooniverse! 10 Oct 201715 Mar 2020 Author: Michelle Mason, PhD candidate studying active galactic nuclei "Zooniverse is a fantastic one-stop-shop website to get involved in a citizen-based research project." If you're interested in getting involved with a citizen science…
Uncategorized You can do science too! 8 Oct 201715 Mar 2020 Author: Michelle Mason, PhD candidate studying active galactic nuclei Citizen science: you can do it from the comfort of your own home. No lab coats, no writing code, no wandering the landscape…
Uncategorized How do you organize a space party?… you planet! 6 Oct 201713 Aug 2019 Author: Michelle Mason, PhD candidate studying active galactic nuclei "I've loved math and science my whole life and I hope I can share some of that love with you. I don't want to…
Uncategorized Connecting science for all 5 Oct 201715 Mar 2020 Author: Daniel Beverly, PhD candidate studying plant physiology "One of the most challenging components of science communication is developing the ability to modify levels of complexity based on response and cues…
Uncategorized The need to maximize science communication 3 Oct 201715 Mar 2020 Author: Daniel Beverly, PhD candidate studying plant physiology "Abstract concepts need to be explained at local community level producing memories, not factoids." Scientists need to get back to interacting and communicating…
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