Basically for those forced to learn a new language in their pursuit of science. (M)

Also referred to as the “patent” badge. (M)

Enjoying this experience is not a prerequisite. (GS)

Because Science Scouts are not above gratuitous product placements either.

Science in less than 140 characters is beautiful too (DN).

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)

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

Where the recipient can no longer explain what they do to other scientists generally (M).

Where the recipient can no longer explain what they do to their parents (M).

In which the recipient has research published at Nature or Science.

In which the recipient has works in print at publications with circulations of 50,000 or higher.

In which the recipient has released music where a science concept has been broached. (JH)

In which the recipient has “borrowed” scientific supplies for the sake of stealth scientific communication. (JG)

In which the recipient maintains a blog where at least a quarter of the material is about science. Suffice to say, this does not include scientology.

In which the recipient doesn’t have a problem accepting aforementioned free drinks.

In which the recipient has published a science piece at the venerable New Yorker. Pretty much means the recipient has to pay for drinks in subsequent meetings.

In which the recipient plays a significant science performance role in TV. This badge is nullified if recipient is always shown wearing a lab coat. (JG)