Monthly Archives: October 2010

It must be hard to work at the Discovery Institute. They’re constantly losing and so have a tendency to be quite whiny. Casey Luskin noticed the minor issue we had with the Life on an Ocean Planet textbook here in … Continue reading →

I know how important science is. You know how important science is (I assume). I mean, this is Florida Citizens for Science after all. But when it comes filling all of those important science jobs of the future, it’s going … Continue reading →

An Orlando Sentinel article headlined Sandy Adams dismisses evolution in favor of ‘the Biblical teachings’ seems to me a bit overblown. Adams is running against incumbent U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas in Florida’s 24th District. The reporter latched onto Adams’ attempts … Continue reading →

November 6, 2010, 2nd Annual Carl Sagan Day An all-day celebration featuring guest speakers James “The Amazing” Randi, Dr. Dawn (Elliott) Martin, Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, Jeff Wagg, Nicole Gugliucci, Lt. Col. Hal Bidlack, and including teacher workshops, science displays, children’s … Continue reading →

The Gradebook education blog notes that the Florida School Boards Association wants to change Florida math and science graduation requirements in favor of a “career ready curriculum.” What do you think, bad idea or good idea?

Yes, your calendar still says 2010. But you are probably going to think you’re in a time warp, though, as you read this article in the Florida Baptist Witness: HOW OLD? Age of Earth debated among SBC scholars. Why do … Continue reading →

Very cool song “The Sound of Science“. Some sample lyrics: And on the internet i saw A billion people, maybe more People clinging to old delusions People jumping to conclusions People holding superstitions that are obviously quite absurd Who’d never … Continue reading →

There are two events in Florida that are part of The Inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival; one is at the Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center in Ruskin: Find out what it’s like to be a citizen scientist at the … Continue reading →