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Bozrah science fair develops many different skills

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:35:53 -0800
 Emily O’Connor, 12, has always been interested in robotics. Last fall, she turned that interest into a science experiment. It involved building and testing the grasp, efficiency and speed of a robotic Lego arm, and it was one of four winning projects Thursday night at the 24th annual Fields Memorial School Science Fair.  
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Thursday, February 16: Science and social media panel in New York | The Loom

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:10:48 -0800
Next week is Social Media Week , during which time the American Museum of Natural History is hosting an exploration of science and social media . It will take place on Thursday, 2/16, at 6 pm, and after the official panel discussion there will be a beer and wine reception in the Museum’s Hall of Minerals and Gems. The panelists for the evening include– Ben Lillie , the physicist turned spoken ...
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Astronomer Combines Science with Vacation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:17 -0800
It’s not often a scientist decides to start his own travel agency. I’m exaggerating–it’s not a travel agency. But Phil Plait of Bad Astronomy and his wife Marcella Setter recently founded Science Getaways to set up trips around the world for people who’d like to travel to exotic landscapes–and learn from experts.
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Opinion: How to bring students back to science, math

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:45:30 -0800
WHAT’S your major?” Ask a college freshman this question, and the answer may be physics or chemistry. Ask a sophomore or a junior, however, and you’re less likely to hear about plans to enter the “STEM” fields — science, technology, engineering and mathematics. America’s universities are not graduating nearly enough scientists, engineers and other skilled professionals to keep our country ...
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Science Buddies and Astellas USA Foundation Announce Chemistry Contest to Inspire Young Female Scientists

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:06:09 -0800
Harperdog writes "Laura Kahn has a lovely essay about the history of science fiction, and how science fiction can help explain concepts that are otherwise difficult for many...or perhaps, don't hold their interest. Interesting that Frankenstein is arguably the first time that science fiction appears. From Frankenstein to Jurassic Park, authors have been writing about 'mad scientists' messing ...
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Joyce: Asia Pacific Science Policy Studies Conference

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:52:52 -0800
Thank you for the introduction Steve. It’s a pleasure to be here this morning.
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Rare Mars meteorite for science

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:33:58 -0800
A Martian meteorite, an incredibly rare object, is given to the Natural History Museum, London, to help unravel the secrets of the Red Planet.
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Ontario Science Centre Hosts Unique Facebook Live Event Inside Da Vinci Exhibition

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0800
Panel of Experts Debate How to Inspire Young Minds TORONTO , Feb. 3, 2012 /CNW/ - The Ontario Science Centre on Thursday became Canada's first cultural attraction to host a Facebook Live event when it ...
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