(A public service announcement) – – – Vomiting. Aggressive sweating. Evil powerpoint slides. B.S. Spitting. Mumbling. Multiple shots of that animal or flower you saw during your vacation, that yes, while interesting, does not need more than one slide in your talk. Non-mocking, gratuitous product placements. Fake accents. Wardrobe malfunctions. Being under the influence. Slides depicting graphic surgical techniques (unless of course, your talk is about the said graphic surgical technique). Being creepy. Unnecessary math. Intense body odor. The font: Comic Sans. Being dull. Laughing nervously. Laughing maniacally. Wearing sunglasses for no apparent reason. Not making eye contact. Inappropriate bleeding.…
The Science Creative Quarterly
The Science Creative Quarterly (SCQ) is not a quarterly, but instead publishes new material at a non-linear rate. Currently, it is sleeping and in a sort of stasis (turpor?) It used to seek science writing of any genre, and your contribution would have involved checking out our submissions guidelines.
The Science Creative Quarterly (SCQ) has a single print edition so far (half SCQ pieces, and half fake science journal – see here for more details). Also, badges?
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HAPPY 500 (OR SO) DAYS FOR THE SCIENCE SCOUTS – A LITTLE GET TOGETHER THIS COMING FRIDAY FOR ALL YOU VANCOUVERITES READING THE QUARTERLY
Just a quick note. Although it’s been a while, a few of us are meeting for drinks on Friday night (July 25th) at The Revel Room in Gastown, Vancouver (8pm on). It just so happens that it’s about the 500th Day Anniversary of the Science Scouts. What’s this? Well, it’s this. Think: science plus badges plus raising a pint in celebration and you’re getting close. If you happen to be in the area feel free to drop by – better yet, let us know by replying to the facebook page.
AN EXAMPLE OF SPIN
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TWO BACK FLIPS
Dear Mom and Dad, I hae been turned into a wasp. Please bear with me being a wasp. I live in a hive now. Also, let Joe have my room and money, since I’m a wasp and I don’t need money. Love Matt. p.s. I will fly in the house and do two back flips, so you can recognize me. xoxox – – – These pieces were composed during the May 13th session of the Science Creative Literacy Symposia. During this day, students examined the many wonders of insects (using microscopes, and from resin collections, as well as from the…
BEING AN INSECT IS CERTAINLY NOT EASY.
Being an insect is certainly not easy. Having two long antennae, six legs, two wings, and three body segments, I make people become afraid of me. They may step on me because of their fear, or they might keep me in a cage. Also, it is extremely hard to defend myself against these threats. I may be able to fly, but I many never want to go back to my classroom. I think my family will not recognize me, although I want them to. If they don’t recognize me, I might just as well join the other insects. – –…
HELP ME!
Help me! I don’t know what I am, or what happened, but I have six legs and wings. When I walked flew into school, I almost got crushed! HELP! p.s. If you don’t recognize me, that’s normal… – – – These pieces were composed during the May 13th session of the Science Creative Literacy Symposia. During this day, students examined the many wonders of insects (using microscopes, and from resin collections, as well as from the Spencer Entomology Collection). Afterwards, students were then asked to design their own insect, as well as compose a postcard written as if they had…
I’VE BEEN TURNED INTO A BIG INSECT!
Dear Family, I’ve been turned into a big insect! Everything is so much bigger, and I feel so insignificant. My legs feel so funny now, apart from the fact that I have six of them. I have a heavy hard shell, and two long antennae. Although everything’s much different, some things are easier. I can feel with my antennae, and finally, I can hold a book, the TV remote, a drink, AND food at the same time! From, your family insect. p.s. Mom, I told you that that shirt was too big! – – – These pieces were composed during…
COLLECTED WORKS FROM DR. GEORGE WIER ELEMENTARY, MAY 13th 2008
These pieces were composed during the May 13th session of the Science Creative Literacy Symposia. During this day, students examined the many wonders of insects (using microscopes, and from resin collections, as well as from the Spencer Entomology Collection). Afterwards, students were then asked to design their own insect, as well as compose a postcard written as if they had been turned into an insect. – – – Dear Mom and Nick, I have been living the life of a beetle. It’s not very easy. The people will try and hurt you and don’t care about what you think. I…