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Let’s March for Science!

This Saturday, April 22, is the March for Science, a nation-wide demonstration of support for science and evidence-based science decision-making in society. I am excited to participate along with many of my colleagues from the California Academy of Sciences in the San Francisco March for Science.  This is such an important time to stand up …

The Cloud and the Crowd Premieres Today!

The new PBS series "The Cloud and the Crowd" premieres today on public media stations around the country. A show about the global movement of citizen science, each episode will highlight how everyday citizens are making remarkable contributions to scientific research.  Check the website for more info on where to watch the series.  

KQED Forum: Jon Foley on the War on Science

I love this recent radio conversation with our executive director Jon Foley on local NPR affiliate KQED. Jon focuses on what he calls the “war on science” or the “war on facts” being waged in the federal government right now. Jon speaks so eloquently about the importance of scientific inquiry and the political process, and …

Field Museum Video: Facts Matter

I love this new video from the Field Museum of Chicago. It makes a simple assertion, that strangely needs repeating in this time: facts matter. That said, it's super messed up that the Field Museum even needs to make this video.  See more at their website.    

Five Years at the Cal Academy!

Just realized that yesterday was my five year anniversary of working at the California Academy of Sciences! It’s been an incredible journey so far. I’m so grateful for my colleagues, supervisors, partners, and awesome young people I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the past 60 months. Here’s some snapshots of the hundreds of …