I have on my desk a pile of plastic 3D-printed marine animal parts that I’ve kept for years. I’ve use it as a reminder of that: Technology can and often does behave in unexpected ways. Running a Digital Learning program involves a certain amount of risk and uncertainty. Plan accordingly. I realize that I’ve been …
This weekend, I again had the privilege of marching in the San Francisco PRIDE Parade with the delegation from the California Academy of Sciences. We were part of the larger #MuseumswithPRIDE group, including folks from many local arts and cultural institutions, including SF MOMA, the DeYoung Art Museum, the Legion of Honor, the Museum of …
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 for me and my companion. Their exhibit spaces are incredibly well designed, showcasing some magnificent marine flora and fauna …
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!
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 that grew out of the MacArthur Research Network on Youth and Participatory Politics, the Digital Civics Toolkit is organized into five sections: Participate Investigate Dialogue Voice and Action …
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 generation has LGBTQ+ role models; Help the current generation recognize they’re not alone; Create a database that facilitates diversity among …
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, youth in Science Action Club explore nature, contribute to authentic science research, and design creative strategies to protect the planet. Each kit includes: Twelve fun activity plans for …
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 where amateur bakers compete in a weekly series of cooking challenges, set by two expert culinary judges. If you are …
After more than six wonderful, exciting years at the California Academy of Sciences, I’m now looking for new professional opportunities. I’ve had an incredible run at the Academy, grown a lot, met some wonderful colleagues, and worked on a number of fun and exciting projects. Now feels like the right time to move on and …
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 are on.