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Biology class internship, 3 days in

I wrapped up my first three days of teacher internship. Unfortunately, I’ve entered the classroom near the end of a semester when the teacher is trying her hardest to cram in the final few topics. There just isn’t enough time … Continue reading

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Change is good, especially when it’s change you want

Today was my last day as a Sheriff’s Office spokesperson. Tomorrow morning will start my first day as a high school biology teacher intern. The next three months will be all about learning how to teach in a real classroom … Continue reading

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Three in the news

There were a few articles in the news recently featuring your very own Florida Citizens for Science folks! Joe Meert is in the news for his science work: Discovery by UF geologist rekindles debate on origins of multi-cellular life A … Continue reading

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Coming back to life

I’ve been away for a while. Sorry about that. The good news is that I’m finally done with the monstrous tower of college assignments that has kept me pinned down and squirming for a couple of months. It was a … Continue reading

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Hard to be a loser?

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

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Promoting science to teens

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

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Florida candidate for Congress tries to dodge evolution questions

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

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2nd Annual Carl Sagan Day

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

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