Bay Area Maker Faire Education Day: Friday, May 2nd
The Maker Faire is fast approaching. In fact, it's this weekend! This year, they're trying out something new. They've invited the Makers to start a day early, and to participate in a special day just...
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Cell Stickers Arrived Today!
We ordered some neat little stickers to take to the Maker Faire. The first batch arrived today! We'll be giving these away at our booth, in the Maker Kids area of the Faire. My fellow Biology geeks out...
View ArticleBay Area Backroads at Maker Faire
Today, at the Maker Faire, I was interviewed for Bay Area Backroads. I'm not quite sure how people get used to having cameras pointing at them, as it certainly unsettled me. It was actually kind of...
View ArticleEdutopia!
GalaxyGoo got a big mention in Edutopia online, as part of an article on the Maker Faire. If you're not familiar with Edutopia, it's published by the George Lucas Educational Foundation.
View ArticleWhat does a stroke feel like?
Do yourself a favor and watch this movie. It's incredible. And while you're there, check out the other content on ted.com, it's a really cool site. "Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few...
View ArticleScience Toy Store in The Mission
Just a quick note to my Bay Area neighbors: Kid Tech! If you haven't found it yet, you've got to check it out. It's a wonderful little toy shop in The Mission; packed with science, art, and tech toys...
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Camera Ornaments
I found them! Glass Camera Ornaments! We used to have a link to these in our Museum Shop, but the company who had them stopped carrying them and then closed down their affiliate program altogether. I...
View ArticleScience Is Back!
Reading this story in the Chronicle today, put me in a good mood: Obama Science picks said to herald policy shift. It looks like scientists will have more of a voice in public policy than they have in...
View ArticleA Giant Virus On Fringe?!
OK, I'm a huge sci-fi fan. I read it, I watch it, sometimes I dream it. But, please! Do they have anyone who got through high school Biology on staff at Fringe?! So, tonight's episode of Fringe...
View ArticleDoes the research funding process stifle scientific developments?
A great editorial in theNew York Times asks this very question. I'd have to agree with the author, on many points, but especially that research scientists should be able to count on at least a base...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Darwin!
Tomorrow, February 12th, is Darwin's Birthday! In fact, it's the 200th anniversary of his birth. My husband and I are going to our daughter's class to talk about Darwin and evolution. What are you...
View ArticleGearing Up For The Maker Faire 2009!
It's official! GalaxyGoo is taking The Cell Project to the Maker Faire again! We got our acceptance notice today. So, now the planning and preparations begin! We had so much fun last year! Would like...
View ArticleGalaxyGoo Needs a New Web Host
GalaxyGoo needs a new web host, and we'd appreciate recommendations. Our basic requirements: Apache MySQL Perl ColdFusion dedicated or virtual dedicated box separate mail server, or ability to keep up...
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GalaxyGoo on Facebook!
Are you on Facebook? So is GalaxyGoo. Now you can join your fellow GalaxyGoo fans on Facebook!!
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Which Designs Should We Take to the Maker Faire?
Help us decide which of these designs to print as temporary tattoos. We'll be taking the top designs to the Maker Faire. Which is your favorite? Which are your kids favorites? Help us decide. Tell us...
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