Monthly Archives: February 2009

Gender bias toward science teachers

A study of 18,000 biology, chemistry and physics students has uncovered notable gender bias in student ratings of high school science teachers. Researchers at Clemson University, the University of Virginia and Harvard University have found that, on average, female high … Continue reading

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FSC Hosts Lectures About Religion, Science

Florida Southern College to Host Lectures about Religion, Science: LAKELAND | Just a few days before the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birthday, an academic center at Florida Southern College will host a one-day meeting about the public conflict between … Continue reading

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Science fairs and Olympiads roundup

South Brevard science fair: Why it matters Last year, science fair projects led to Brevard students winning more than $253,000 in cash awards, prizes and college scholarships at regional, state and international science fairs. Edison science and engineering fair: Samantha … Continue reading

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Additional Darwin Day events

Thanks to all who have been telling me about Florida Darwin Day / Year of Science events. Here are a couple more. A full event list can be found on the bottom of our home page. >> South Florida Community … Continue reading

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Evolution in the Miami Herald

Miami Herald has a couple of stories about evolution. Evolution war still rages The Darwins’ marriage of science, religion Meanwhile, in England yet another poll: public doubts evolution.

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