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 wonderful way to start each work day at the museum! Today I disassembled the tree for the …
Last week I went to a briefing on a recent Malaysian rainforest expedition that took place last fall in Penang, led by Dr. Meg Lowman. A huge undertaking, over 117 people participated in the expedition, including both CAS and Malaysian researchers and volunteers. It drew from expertise across IBSS, including arachnid, ant, bird, mosquito, fly, and fern scientists. …
Sometimes I forget what a cool place I work. And then a lightsaber battle breaks out on the catwalk. Every Thursday the California Academy of Sciences hold our Nightlife party — an adults-only celebration of science and culture with a different theme each night. Last Thursday was our "Feel the Force" Nightlife, one of our …
I love Biographic, an online magazine featuring science-rich, emotionally engaging, and beautifully designed stories about nature and positive steps people are taking to protect it. It's a great read if you are looking for a change from the grind of the daily news and doomsday news reporting from other sources. And the photos, videos and …
What do you do when you have a bunch of women in science LEGO mini-figs, and it's December? You make a science-y holiday tree! From the women scientists and women of NASA LEGO sets.