Tag Archives: outreach

Science at your local farmer’s market!

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Joan E. Strassmann

Did you ever think about sharing your science at your local farmer’s market? This is a special venue because it is outdoors; people attending the farmer’s market are not necessarily the same ones that seek out science at the zoo, … Continue reading →

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Improv for scientific communication with Aniek Ivens

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Joan E. Strassmann

How I wish I understood you, but I have no idea what you are talking about. You seem friendly and animated and clearly love your research, but what is your question? Why do you like this figure so much? What … Continue reading →

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What is NSF’s Advisory Committee for the Biological Sciences supposed to do?

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Joan E. Strassmann

When I got asked to be on the Advisory Committee (AC) for the Biological Sciences at NSF, I said yes. I supposed this was an important thing to do. I have been trying to say no and preserve time for … Continue reading →

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The joy of outreach!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Joan E. Strassmann

Emilie Snell-Rood has organized a museum day after the Animal Behavior meetings in Boulder next week. I signed up to participate months ago, knowing it was the right thing to do, and might be fun. As the time neared, of … Continue reading →

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