http://www.projectexploration.org/blog Changing the face of science Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/05/16/a-conversation-with-lisa-laws/ http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/05/16/a-conversation-with-lisa-laws/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:36 +0000 Josh http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/?p=4549 http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/05/16/a-conversation-with-lisa-laws/feed/ 0 Structural engineer Lisa Laws (who works at the engineering firm URS) has lent her infectious enthusiasm to Project Exploration for several years now, making regular appearances at Sisters4Science sessions. Earlier this year she participated in a Science Digest session devoted to engineering, and joined our annual Outdoor Leadership Retreat – showing students the basics of [...] http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/05/16/kim_and_kmaja/ http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/05/16/kim_and_kmaja/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:25 +0000 Josh http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/?p=4553 http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/05/16/kim_and_kmaja/feed/ 0 Dr. Kim Coble and high school sophomore K’Maja epitomize the kind of multi-faceted, long-term relationship that Project Exploration seeks to foster. United by their love of astronomy, their partnership has grown into a genuine friendship that continues to enrich both of their lives. Senior Manager of Curriculum and Professional Learning Communities Jameela Jafri (who introduced [...] http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/05/08/boys-at-emmett-till-math-and-science-academy-take-on-science-after-school-with-project-exploration/ http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/05/08/boys-at-emmett-till-math-and-science-academy-take-on-science-after-school-with-project-exploration/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 02:55:25 +0000 Steven http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/?p=4518 http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/05/08/boys-at-emmett-till-math-and-science-academy-take-on-science-after-school-with-project-exploration/feed/ 0 Brothers4Science is a year-round after-school program that combines science exploration with leadership development for approximately 50 minority middle school boys. Currently the program is run in partnership with three schools across Chicago— Ariel Community Academy, Mollison Elementary School, and Emmett Till Elementary. It’s amazing to see how much the boys of Brothers4Science (B4S) at Till [...] http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/04/24/president-clinton-stem-and-america-on-the-horizon/ http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/04/24/president-clinton-stem-and-america-on-the-horizon/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:06:44 +0000 Gabe http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/?p=4431 http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/04/24/president-clinton-stem-and-america-on-the-horizon/feed/ 1 YES! This is a picture of President Bill Clinton and me at the Chicago Club last night. True, I am not exactly standing next to him, but boy was it exciting anyways! On April 23rd, 2012, I had a chance to be part of a reception hosted by President Clinton as he gathers momentum for [...] http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/04/20/motorama-april-2012/ http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/04/20/motorama-april-2012/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:16:05 +0000 Jameela http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/?p=4355 http://www.projectexploration.org/blog/2012/04/20/motorama-april-2012/feed/ 0 On Friday, April 6, four amazing bioengineering students from the University of Chicago and Northwestern University led students through day-long activities about sensation and motor control. The program, called MOTOrama, was the culminating outreach activity for the four IGERT students. IGERT (Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship) is the National Science Foundation’s flagship program to [...]