My Battle with Expectations

I’ve always felt like the only things I can offer people are the skills that come from being the stereotypical “smart” member of the class. While I still do not feel entirely comfortable with calling myself smart or intelligent (something I definitely need to work on), I was always the “Hermione Granger” of the class. […]

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It’s Okay to Be Smart about Climate Science

Above is one of It’s Okay To Be Smart‘s many science videos.  Created, hosted, and written by Joe Hanson — a PhD-wielding biologist and science writer based in Austin, TX — this PBS Digital Studios series uses humor and easy-to-follow animation to explain things like “The Physics Of Space Battles” and “Where Do Birds Go In Winter?” and…”Goats!”  Check out […]

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