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Category: science

  • Lamenting the "phasing out" of the National Science Advisor

    I just read this over on the Quirks & Quarks blog: No science in the PM’s ear: Canada dismisses National Science Adviser at its peril Apparently “Prime Minister”1 Stephen Harper is eliminating the position of National Science Adviser, less than 4 years after the position was created. I remember when Dr. Art Carty was appointed […]

  • I’m a Member!

    I know that you were jealous when I joined the Order of the Science Scouts of Exemplary Repute and Above Average Physique. Well, be prepared to further exercise your jealousy muscles, as I am now a card-carrying member of: The Luxuriant Flowing Hair Club for Scientists You can view my personal page on the LFHCfS […]

  • Apparently I Am Not As Smart as a Sixth Grader. About the Same Height Though.

    I’m spending my “day off” volunteering at a science competition for grade 6-8 students. Just on a break between the quiz show and lunch right now, so I thought I’d fire off a quick blog posting. Sitting with a group of grad students during the quiz show and watching the competition was like a real […]

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    Did we really need someone to do a study to tell us this?

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