SCIENCE SCOUTS

November 23rd, 2011
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The “I attended ScienceOnline and connected to a web of science leaders & communicators” badge.

Previously known as the "I attended ScienceOnline and all I got was this stinking badge" badge.... (BZ, AZ, KT)[...] Read the rest »

February 16th, 2011
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The “I make weaponized lasers” badge.

Yet another one of our more self explanatory badges. (CLW)[...] Read the rest »

February 16th, 2011
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The “I make lasers” badge

In which recipient makes lasers. Kind of simple but awesome.[...] Read the rest »

February 16th, 2011
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The “I’m all about the science equipment” badge (LEVEL III)

In which, recipients have designed and constructed entirely new and novel scientific equipment. A scientific apparatus that makes more scientific apparatus also counts. (TML)[...] Read the rest »

February 16th, 2011
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The “I’m all about the science equipment” badge (LEVEL II)

In which users have designed and constructed their own scientific equipment. Laughing maniacally throughout this process is optional. (TML)[...] Read the rest »

February 16th, 2011
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The “I’m all about the science equipment” badge (LEVEL I)

In which, users have tweaked or hacked existing science equipment for improved or novel uses. Examples involving scotch tape and paper clips also count. (TML)[...] Read the rest »

February 16th, 2011
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The “I punch moon-landing deniers” badge.

That's right. You've got Buzz Aldrin's back... (PW)[...] Read the rest »

February 16th, 2011
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The “I have a species named after me” badge.

In which the wearer is a latter day Linneaus.[...] Read the rest »

February 16th, 2011
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The “I have an equation or constant named after me” badge

In which this badge is pretty much akin to science royalty (MG).[...] Read the rest »

August 25th, 2010
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The “who needs a post graduate degree? I can do science… CITIZEN SCIENCE!” badge.

In which we come to terms that good science can also be done by the general public. (NHM)[...] Read the rest »

January 19th, 2010
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The “I have survived dangerously inclement weather in the name of science” badge

In which the recipient has experience extreme weather hazards, all in the attempt to get data for science.[...] Read the rest »

January 19th, 2010
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The “f*** me but a significant portion of my post-grad degree was spent on a lousy supplemental figure” badge

Link to the supplemental figure and approximate time involved would be greatly appreciated.[...] Read the rest »

January 19th, 2010
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The “I have an actual human skeleton in my office” badge

With the assumption that there is a good sound reason for this (and that this doesn't include those found in living bodies). (GGP)[...] Read the rest »

January 19th, 2010
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The “I’ve been envenomated by one of my research subjects” badge

Snakes, scorpions, other anthropods, various spiders, insects, etc. All good. Near death stories are a bonus. (JKS)[...] Read the rest »

December 9th, 2009
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The “call me a visionary, because I do a pretty convincing science dystopia” badge.

Suitable for fiction writers and climatologists alike. (MA)[...] Read the rest »

November 27th, 2009
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The “I’m a scientist but people tell me I look like a celebrity” badge.

It goes without saying that a link to a picture is required for this badge. (SH)[...] Read the rest »

November 27th, 2009
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The “I can say ‘Danger: High Voltage!’ (or something to that effect) in more than one language” badge.

Basically for those forced to learn a new language in their pursuit of science. (M)[...] Read the rest »

November 27th, 2009
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The “that’s right people, I’m an artist, but I do science-y art and it’s cool” badge.

Crossing the art-science divide. Examples pretty please...[...] Read the rest »

November 27th, 2009
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The “I could tell you about my research, but then I’d have to kill you” badge.

Also referred to as the "patent" badge. (M)[...] Read the rest »

The “my science equipment is <i>so</i> freaking big, that it’s bigger than where I live” badge.

November 27th, 2009
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The “my science equipment is so freaking big, that it’s bigger than where I live” badge.

For example - the Large Hadron Collider?[...] Read the rest »

November 27th, 2009
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The “I have served on a government advisory panel” badge.

Enjoying this experience is not a prerequisite. (GS)[...] Read the rest »

The “I have <i>toggled programs into memory in binary</i> on a regular basis” badge.

November 27th, 2009
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The “I have toggled programs into memory in binary on a regular basis” badge.

Kind of like our level 6 computer programming badge (obviously computer folk are fond of their badges). (GS)[...] Read the rest »

The “I have programmed using <i>plugboards or punchcards</i>” badge.

November 27th, 2009
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The “I have programmed using plugboards or punchcards” badge.

Kind of like our level 5 computer programming badge. (GS)[...] Read the rest »

The “I have written a program in <i>assembly language</i> that was used by others” badge.

November 27th, 2009
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The “I have written a program in assembly language that was used by others” badge.

Kind of like out level 4 computer programming badge. (GS)[...] Read the rest »

The “I have written a program that operates in <i>real-time</i> that was used by others” badge.

November 27th, 2009
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The “I have written a program that operates in real-time that was used by others” badge.

Kind of like our level 3 computer programming badge. (GS)[...] Read the rest »

The “I have written a computer program that <i>others</i> regularly use” badge.

November 27th, 2009
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The “I have written a computer program that others regularly use” badge.

Kind of like our level 2 computer programming badge. (GS)[...] Read the rest »

November 27th, 2009
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The “I have written a computer program that I regularly use” badge.

Kind of like our level 1 computer programming badge. (GS)[...] Read the rest »

The “I’ve published at the <i>Science Creative Quarterly</i>” badge.

June 8th, 2009
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The “I’ve published at the Science Creative Quarterly” badge.

Because Science Scouts are not above gratuitous product placements either.[...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “I use twitter to spread science” badge.

Science in less than 140 characters is beautiful too (DN).[...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah, I’ve got a radio gig” badge.

In which the recipient plays a significant science performance role on radio. Bonus marks if recipient is wearing their lab coat during the broadcast. (SN)[...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “string theory… I soooo get it” badge.

Want to argue about the merits of this topic? To quote a great movie: "Bring it on!" (RD)[...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “quantum mechanics… I soooo get it” badge.

And not afraid to make fun of those who don't (RD).[...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “I somehow convinced someone to part with a lot of money for science” badge (LEVEL III).

A badge for those who, over a career acting as principal investigator, have secured total research funding awards in excess of $10,000,000 (SN).[...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “I somehow convinced someone to part with a lot of money for science” badge (LEVEL II).

A badge for those who, over a career acting as principal investigator, have secured total research funding awards in excess of $1,000,000 (SN).[...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “I somehow convinced someone to part with a lot of money for science” badge (LEVEL I).

A badge for those who, over a career acting as principal investigator, have secured total research funding awards in excess of $100,000 (SN).[...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “emergency evacuation due to science” badge.

Sort of self explanatory - should be a good story or two here... (DL).[...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “rock licker” badge.

In which recipients have honed their palate to distinguish fossil from bone, since licking rocks purely for fun is kind of weird (B).[...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “science deprives me of my bed” badge (LEVEL III).

In which your science, due to Lab work or fieldwork, dictates at least a full month away from your bed (KS).[...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “science deprives me of my bed” badge (LEVEL II).

In which your science, due to Lab work or fieldwork, dictates at least a full week away from your bed (KS). [...] Read the rest »

June 8th, 2009
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The “science deprives me of my bed” badge (LEVEL I).

In which your science, due to lab work or fieldwork, requires an overnight vigil (KS). [...] Read the rest »

September 28th, 2007
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The “I’m a marine biologist and, to be honest, I kind of f***ing hate dolphins” badge.

A more common sentiment than you would think (JW).[...] Read the rest »

May 7th, 2007
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The “plant kingdom rules!” badge.

Whereby the image on this badge in no way condones any particular type of activity.[...] Read the rest »

May 7th, 2007
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The “broken heart for science” badge

In which the recipient's passion for science has led to their significant other leaving (PTP).[...] Read the rest »

May 7th, 2007
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The “astronaut” badge (LEVEL III).

Whereby the recipient has actually been in space (AP). [...] Read the rest »

May 7th, 2007
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The “astronaut” badge (LEVEL II).

Whereby the recipient has actually been aboard a spacecraft (AP).[...] Read the rest »

May 7th, 2007
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The “astronaut” badge (LEVEL I).

Whereby the recipient has used a spacecraft simulator (AP).[...] Read the rest »

May 7th, 2007
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The “I’ve named a child or pet for science” badge

Pictures required to obtain this badge (J). [...] Read the rest »

May 7th, 2007
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The “non-explainer” badge (LEVEL III)

Where the recipient can no longer explain what they do to other scientists in their own field (M).[...] Read the rest »

May 7th, 2007
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The “non-explainer” badge (LEVEL II)

Where the recipient can no longer explain what they do to other scientists generally (M).[...] Read the rest »

March 7th, 2007
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The “non-explainer” badge (LEVEL I)

Where the recipient can no longer explain what they do to their parents (M).[...] Read the rest »

February 15th, 2007
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The “I actually grew up AND became a paleontologist who studies dinosaurs” badge.

Out of the millions of children who aspire to work with dinosaurs, this recipient is actually someone who does precisely that.[...] Read the rest »

February 15th, 2007
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The “I actually grew up AND became a marine biologist” badge.

Out of the millions of children who aspire to work with dolphins and their ilk, this recipient is actually someone who does precisely that.[...] Read the rest »

February 15th, 2007
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The “what I do for science dictates my having to wash my hands before I use the toilet” badge.

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February 15th, 2007
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The “I may look like a scientist, but I’m actually also a pirate” badge.

Drinks rum. Into pillaging and stuff. Soft spot for evolutionary biology. (J)[...] Read the rest »

February 15th, 2007
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The “active volcano is my research locale” badge.

More exotic than the usual laboratory bench. (R)[...] Read the rest »

February 14th, 2007
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The “I build robots” badge (LEVEL IV)

In which, technically technically, the recipient is not in the business of world domination (as dictated by membership rules), but has built a robot that is. (R)[...] Read the rest »

February 14th, 2007
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The “I build robots” badge (LEVEL III)

In which recipients have built a fully autonomous robot. (R)[...] Read the rest »

February 14th, 2007
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The “I build robots” badge (LEVEL II)

In which recipients have built a semi-autonomous robot. (R)[...] Read the rest »

February 14th, 2007
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The “I build robots” badge (LEVEL I)

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February 14th, 2007
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The “I didn’t bathe at all for an entire month, because of science” badge.

Ah, the joys of field work… (SW)[...] Read the rest »

February 14th, 2007
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The “I’ve had to use the safety shower in my lab” badge.

Photographs accompanying this badge should be worth at least a free drink or two.[...] Read the rest »

February 14th, 2007
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The “I’ve eaten what I study” badge.

Recipients have prepared their object of study as a cuisine item for eating. Hopefully, the minority of MD’s are ineligible for this one. (J)[...] Read the rest »

February 14th, 2007
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The “I AM actually a freaking rocket scientist” badge.

For members who can utter the phrase “It’s not rocket science” with authority. (DG)[...] Read the rest »

February 14th, 2007
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The “has done science whilst under the influence” badge.

This can apply to both achieving moments of intellectual clarity or actual performance of an experiment whilst under the influence. It presumes talking about science under the influence a given. (JD)[...] Read the rest »

February 14th, 2007
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The “works in feces” badge.

Clearly, different from the "with feces" and deserving of a badge.[...] Read the rest »

February 14th, 2007
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