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Marc Church Q&A

June 4, 2010 8:56 AM

Marc Church, Mechanical Engineer, Lockheed Martin Earlier this spring, we profiled Marc Church, a mechanical engineer at Lockheed Martin. As a follow-up to the profile, Marc invited questions from teachers, students, and families related to his work as a mechanical engineer—and his work on spacecraft. We are posting his answers to your questions below. Thanks so much to Marc for his generosity in sharing his time, experience, and knowledge with all of us! If you are interested in… Read more

Campground Science

June 1, 2010 10:52 AM

Glittering stars overhead. The sounds of crickets and frogs. The flash of lightning bugs. The lack of cell phone signals. Ahhh... The great outdoors. Whether you like to rough it with a tent or prefer the comforts of cabin camping, summer may find you packing up your gear and heading for the woods. Time off the main road raises many opportunities to explore science. With a bit of advance planning, you can explore projects that turn your campsite into an outdoor laboratory. Whether you… Read more

National K-12 Science Video Contest

May 27, 2010 10:23 AM

Do you love science? Do you love taking photos and/or making home movies? Have you ever looked at science photos and thought, "Wow... that's so amazing!" Do you hear a soundtrack running in your head for the wonders and mysteries that science lets you explore? The USA Science & Engineering Festival's Kavli Science Video Contest is a great opportunity for budding cinematographers and scientists to capture "science" on camera and answer the question: "Why is Science Cool?" Your Movie,… Read more

Symantec and Science Buddies Special Award in Computer Science

May 21, 2010 9:29 AM

Last week, Science Buddies joined with Symantec, a sponsor of the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, to evaluate projects in the area of Computer Science and to name winners of the 2010 Symantec Science Buddies Special Award in Computer Science. This special award reflects the high-quality computer science projects that are being conducted by top students around the world. "Symantec was honored to be a Special Awards Organization recognizing outstanding computer science… Read more

Taste Bud Savvy?

May 14, 2010 10:44 AM

The under-ten crowd in my house uses strawberry toothpaste. I can't stand the smell of it, and I can't imagine not having minty-fresh breath. But they can't imagine using anything with even a hint of mint in it. Both of them react strongly to mint. In their lingo, mint is too "hot." After reading an article this morning passed on to me by a colleague here at Science Buddies and then looking at the experimental procedure in one of our Human Biology science projects, I think I may have to buy… Read more

Science Mom's Radio Appearance

May 10, 2010 8:40 AM

If you missed Science Mom on the radio Saturday morning, you missed a great talk about science, parenting, and the ways in which science impacts every aspect of our lives! The Science Mom Perspective "You have to get kids at a young age thinking critically and asking questions—'Is this true?'" "We have to open up our outlook about what it means to be a science-literate citizen. It doesn't mean that you have to be a rocket scientist. It means so much more." "Don't worry… Read more

Science Mom on the Radio

May 7, 2010 4:46 PM

Courtney Corda, our very own Science Mom, will be live Saturday morning (May 8, 8:30 AM PDT) on the KGO radio Joanie Greggains show. A former PE teacher, Joanie Greggains is a special advisor to the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Tune in as Courtney talks with Joanie about the importance of science literacy and the ways in which students interested in sports can find exciting projects that put scientific principles in context of something they enjoy. Courtney… Read more

Pop! Goes the Canister

May 6, 2010 10:27 AM

There's more to baking soda and vinegar than just volcanoes in the sand! One day last summer I opened the gate that shields the preschool from the eyes of the surrounding neighborhood and caught sight of a film canister being launched into the air by an excited four-year-old. Under the supervision of a space-minded father, preschoolers that morning were being treated to launch after launch after launch of canister rockets, each accompanied by a resounding "pop" as the lid blew off and the… Read more

Scientist's Pick: A Biotechnology Laboratory...on Your Kitchen Counter!

May 3, 2010 12:34 PM

Note: This month's "Scientist's Pick" is from Science Buddies' staff scientist, Sandra Slutz. ~ Science Buddies' Editorial Staff Project: Forensic Science: Building Your Own Tool for Identifying DNA Scientist: Sandra Slutz Science Buddies' Difficulty Level: 7-9 Sometimes, when I'm supposed to be sitting down and concentrating on a task, my mind wanders. You never know what will come of those momentary mental strolls. In this case, the result was a pretty cool Do-It-Yourself project… Read more

Oil Spill and Wildlife

April 30, 2010 11:31 AM

Duck covered in oil from a 2007 spill. Image: Mila Zinkova, Wikipedia. A massive oil spill off of the Gulf of Mexico has had environmentalists watching the winds in hopes that the oil wouldn't wash ashore. The weather, unfortunately, is failing to cooperate. Winds have sped the slick towards land, and predicted storms over the next several days will further hamper cleanup efforts. According to the New York Times, Louisiana has already declared a state of emergency. The oil spill threatens… Read more

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