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 …