Author Archives: russ

SCONC Salon

Posted on August 4, 2011 by russ

Please join us on tonight (Thursday, Aug. 4) at the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (21 TW Alexander Drive, RTP). It’s been a while since we’ve gathered to chat, share ideas, and swap tales. Rob Dunn will be on hand to discuss … Continue reading →

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Job Board

Posted on July 13, 2011 by russ

The Carolinas Integrated Sciences and Assessments (CISA) is seeking an outreach and communications specialist to assist in efforts to improve regional capacity to cope with climate variability and change.  CISA is part of the NOAA-funded Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments … Continue reading →

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The Wild Life of Our Bodies

Posted on July 13, 2011 by russ

Rob Dunn’s new book The Wild Life of Our Bodies is now out.  He was recently interviewed on Radio in Vivo by Ernie Hood.  DOWNLOAD From the publisher: The Wild Life of Our Bodies tells the stories of our changing relationships … Continue reading →

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Myron Cohen at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Posted on July 1, 2011 by russ

Dr. Myron Cohen is leading a $73 million study on HIV transmission. His research team has just announced a major breakthrough in reducing HIV transmission — here’s one example of the news coverage [LINK] Please join us to meet Dr. … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: SCONC Celebrates Darwin’s 200th Birthday

Posted on July 1, 2011 by russ

From 20 November 2009: In what was a long overdue celebration, the Science Communicators of North Carolina headed to the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NASCent) to celebrate the birthday (and publication of The Origin of Species) of Charles Darwin. SCONC … Continue reading →

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Rob Dunn at the NC Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh

Posted on June 29, 2011 by russ

Oh man, am I on a roll with the posts today.  I first saw Rob Dunn during one of the American Scientist’s Pizza Lunch when he was talking about his first book.  He now has a second and is at … Continue reading →

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SCONC, Bulls and Bison

Posted on June 29, 2011 by russ

Last week (June 23), saw a bunch of SCONCs descending upon the Durham Bulls vs. the Buffalo Bison.  The Bulls won in convincing fashion and the SCONCs had an opportunity to introduce family members and chat while hopping seats on … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events

Posted on February 22, 2011 by russ

This Thursday night (2/24/2011) at 9:30 p.m., UNC-TV (North Carolina Public Television) will screen a documentary profiling North Carolina environmental heroes. Continue reading →

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American Scientist’s February Pizza Lunch

Posted on February 9, 2011 by russ

Come hear Anne Pusey, chair of evolutionary anthropology and a James B. Duke professor at Duke, speak at noon Wed., Feb 23 at Sigma Xi. Continue reading →

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