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Adorable Ostrich Chicks Are Adorable

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

At the California Academy of Sciences.  Where cute animals and solid science education come together.  

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Two Youth Digital Science Programs at the Cal Academy This Summer!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

If you know of a middle school or high school age young person who might be interested in engaging with science using technology, the California Academy of Sciences announces two summer intensives taking place in June and July! The Pearson Young Scientists Program is a two-week summer intensive from June 19-29 for 5th to 8th…

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Awesome Trailer for New Earthquake Planetarium Show at Cal Academy (video)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Check out this awesome trailer for the new planetarium show at the California Academy of Sciences called "Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet."  Combining real world footage, 3D digital animation, and scientific data from institutions like the NOAA, "Earthquake" is much more than a movie.  And because it will be shown on the largest all-digital…

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Oakland Museum Celebrates the Lunar New Year with Drumming, Lions and Mochi

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

  Today I had the pleasure of volunteering at the Lunar New Year celebration at the Oakland Museum of California, a day-long festival marking the time when many Asian cultures celebrate the new year.  It was a really fun day, with hundreds of visitors of all ages streaming through the museum, enjoying all the performances,…

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Tech Museum invites the public play with the latest interactive tools at the “Tech Test Zone”

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Yesterday, I got to attend the official opening of the new "Tech Test Zone" at the Tech Museum in San Jose, along with fifty or so other technologists, museum professionals and press.  The Tech Test Zone is where the public can interact with the latest in interactive technologies, from eye tracking software to "digital foam",…

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My Updated Work Portfolio: Virtual Fossil Digs, Kofi Annan, and Lindy Hop, oh my!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

I updated my Work Portfolio to make it easier for people to see my most recent professional accomplishments in one place.  Like this blog (and my life!), it covers a wide range of projects and disciplines, from virtual worlds to public speaking.  And there's of course a lot I didn't include, since I've had such…

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The Oakland Museum of California: The Best Bay Area Museum You Never Heard Of

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

Today I managed a first, too-short visit to the Oakland Museum of California, a science, art and history museum dedicated to "telling the story of California."  It was a quiet Wednesday afternoon, so I had much of the museum to myself, which was really nice for a first visit. The museum is divided into 3…

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Vote for Global Kids to win $1 million to help at-risk teens become global leaders!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

I'm excited to announce that Global Kids , a pioneering nonprofit that transforms the lives of thousands of urban teens into global leaders, is in the running for $1 million in the American Giving Awards sponsored by Chase.  If you think that all young people deserve a chance to express themselves on important global issues, serve their…

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Last Day to Support Global Kids in Chase Community Challenge: Please Vote Now!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

Just a reminder that TODAY is the last day of the Chase Community Giving Competition. My former employers and friends at Global Kids are in the running to win possibly up to $500,000 to support their amazing work helping at-risk teens become global leaders. Please take a second to vote for them at http://vote.globalkids.org and then share your…

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Support Global Kids in Chase Community Competition Today!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

  My friend and former co-worker Amira at Global Kids sends out news of an opportunity to support Global Kids with just the click of a mouse.  I hope you will consider helping out. Global Kids is an innovative youth development nonprofit that helps thousands of at-risk young people every year to learn leadership skills,…

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