Daily Archives: June 8, 2007

Girls summer camp features science and math

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is hosting their first summer camp for girls focusing on math and science. Dr. Detore-Nakamura, whose research examines elementary and middle school girls’ relationships with science and math, said the camp could have lasting effects. “The GEMS … Continue reading

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Atlantis launch

Shuttle mission STS-117 is about one hour away from launch. According to this countdown chart, Kennedy Space Center area should be clear for launch.

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Another poll about evolution

Yet another poll featuring opinions on evolution is trotted out to sell newspapers. As I’ve mentioned before, these polls are useless and annoying. They do spotlight a stunning ignorance of basic, accepted science, but they have nothing of value to … Continue reading

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