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Connecting is important: local workshop

27/03/2014 Leave a Comment

We get so busy but it is important to take a break, connect with others, and see how your work fits in the greater picture. I had the opportunity to do this at a local outreach workshop on March 7th. It was an inspiring day and I loved the chance to see what others are […]

Filed Under: Misc, photos, Sci Ed Tagged With: conferences, connection, education, in person, learning, networking, outreach, Vancouver

Why is it OK to be ‘bad at math’? [video]

03/01/2013 6 Comments

Why is it socially acceptable to avoid simple math? We were out for dinner and at the next table, we heard one man say, ‘just tell me what I owe because I can’t do math’. The 10 year old with me was horrified and blurted out, ‘he can’t even do simple calculations?!? How embarrassing for […]

Filed Under: Misc, Sci Ed Tagged With: education, math, perception, reading

Scientific Papers as Movie Productions

17/10/2012 Leave a Comment

Scientific papers are important and we encourage people to read the original source – but they can be boring. In fact, even our description of a paper seems dry and academic so I tried to come up with a new way to describe it. What if we used the parts of a movie to help […]

Filed Under: Sci Ed, Science Tagged With: education, publications, science communication

One idea to help make Open Access the norm

27/05/2012 Leave a Comment

Are there other ways to promote Open Access science? I propose targeting the next generation.

Filed Under: Sci Ed Tagged With: education, open access, science communication

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genegeek150logoHello. I'm Catherine and I'm using this space to try something outside of academic writing. I enjoy molecular genetics, science education, crafts, and travel. I hope you enjoy my projects and writing. Read More…

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