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Packing Up the Women in Science LEGO Christmas Tree
For the past several weeks, this lovely women in science Christmas tree made of LEGO I threw together has been cheerily sitting on my desk at work. Coming in every morning and lighting it up has been a...
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PlanetVision: Practical, Science-based Solutions to Save the Earth
I'm excited to share the news of the launch of PlanetVision, a multi-pronged campaign to provide practical, science-based actions that individuals, communities, businesses and governments can take to...
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Stingrays Live App: Livestream from the California Academy of Sciences' Ray...
One of my favorite exhibits at the California Academy of Sciences is the Reef Lagoon tank, which houses a wide variety of rays -- Cownose, Blue-spotted ribbontail, Honeycomb, and Bluespotted. Rays are...
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BEASTBOX: Make Your Own Dope Nature Jams!
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has teamed up with DJ Ben Mirin to bring us BeastBox. Make your own music by mixing wild animal voices with beatbox loops and unlock "Beast Mode" by adding five animals...
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Six Incredible Years at the California Academy of Sciences!
Today is my six year anniversary of working at the California Academy of Sciences. It's been an incredible adventure so far, full of crazy ideas, ambitious events, exciting projects, and so many...
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Elizabeth Babcock on Trump's Efforts to Cut Federal Funding for After School
Check out this editorial in Ed Source by the Elizabeth Babcock of the California Academy of Sciences on the importance of after-school programs. Elizabeth notes that the Trump administration has been...
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Thoughts on Leading Community Outreach in the Philippines
A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of co-leading a series of community educational outreach activities in the Philippines, along with my colleague Lindzy. I have been reflecting on what a...
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Fact Meets Fiction: Black Panther Success Drives Actual STEM Learning Center...
Okay, this is not quite as cool as an actual Wakandan embassy coming to Oakland, but pretty damn close. Inspired by the success of their movie "Black Panther," Disney is giving $1 million to Boys and...
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My Next Big Thing: Shoutout to My Posse
For the past couple of weeks, I have been focused on next steps in my career. I'm plotting a major professional transition, which is both frightening and thrilling.As I ponder all of the possibilities...
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KQED Learn: A Free, Safe Space for Students to Discuss Important Issues,...
I'm excited to share the news about KQED Learn, a free, safe online space for students to engage in thoughtful discussions about timely societal topics, using fact-based arguments and social media that...
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"Expedition Reef": New Planetarium Show Highlights Our Precious Coral Reefs
"Expedition Reef" is the latest planetarium show produced by the California Academy of Sciences, and my favorite so far!"Expedition Reef" focuses on one of Earth's most precious resources -- the...
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Academy Guests Meet Claude the Albino Alligator
It's Spring Break for many schools in the area, so we've got lots of guests at the California Academy of Sciences. I always love seeing our science presenters doing their thing with a large audience....
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Cleaning a Whale Skeleton Two-stories Up
I caught a couple of my hard-working colleagues cleaning a whale skeleton suspended high above one of our galleries. I love how calm and focused they are, despite the height of the cherry picker they...
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Leaving the Academy, Looking for New Professional Opportunities
After more than six wonderful, exciting years at the California Academy of Sciences, I'm now looking for new professional opportunities, starting around June or July.I’ve had an incredible experience...
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Six Things “The Great British Bake Off” Taught Me about Leading “Scrummy”...
I’ve been binge-watching the reality show “The Great British Bake Off” for the past couple of months. For those that haven’t watched it, “The Great British Bake Off” is a baking competition in the UK...
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Launch a Science Action Club Near You!
Designed for grades 5-8, Science Action Club makes it easy and fun to lead hands-on STEM in afterschool and summer camp—no experience necessary! Through games, projects, and exciting investigations,...
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500 Queer Scientists: A Database of LGBTQ STEM Professionals
I love this new project 500 Queer Scientists, started by two scientists at the Cal Academy, to highlight the stories of LGBTQ science professionals. The goals of the project are to:Ensure the next STEM...
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Digital Civics Toolkit: Support the Next Generation of Digital Citizens
I'm quite excited about the new Digital Civics Toolkit, a suite of educational resources to "support youth to explore, recognize, and take seriously the civic potentials of digital life." A project...
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New Promo Video for Science Action Club
Check out the new promotional video about Science Action Club at the California Academy of Sciences. I think it tells the story of SAC really well!
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On Cranky Visitors and Creating Positive Informal Science Experiences
This weekend I got to experience the wonders of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of the finest aquariums in the world. We're so lucky to have this in Northern California.It was 100% a positive experience...
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