Student Reflections on Science Digest—The Science of Whiskers
What did you do on your day off of school? Most students were glued to their bed hanging out at home, but not at Project Exploration. Project Exploration hosted its first Science Digest of the year. “What is Science Digest,” you ask? Science Digest is a series of small gatherings where students enjoy a meal with scientists to learn about a specific topic and talk about career pathways. Yes, that’s right, science and food—but not necessarily food science. In this case, 14 Project Exploration students woke up early in the… Continue reading
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How to Train a Scientist!
Q + A with Paul Sereno from the Eodromaeus Announcement
Two of Project Exploration’s partner schools got a sneak peek at the science – and prepared questions for Paul Sereno for the January 13, 2011 press announcement and live webcast.
Their questions are below. Watch the video for Paul’s answers to the questions during the press announcement.
We are extremely grateful to Project Exploration’s Neil Campbell Fellows Graciela Macias, Marianne Madsen and the Haugan Science Team here in Chicago and Sarah Barnum and the girls at our Palo Alto, CA partner school, Castilleja, who worked… Continue reading
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Review of WHEN CROCS ATE DINOSAURS!!
Earlier this month (December 6) I was lucky enough to attend a special screening for National Geographic’s latest documentary WHEN CROCS ATE DINOSAURS. When I received the invitation to this event I did not hesitate to reply. This monster of a film really shows the adventure Paul Sereno had on his expedition. Paul Sereno is a paleontologist at the university of chicago and some of his discoveries include Supercroc and the African dino giant Jobaria. These discoveries from the far reaches of the world should give some idea of… Continue reading
Q and A with University of Chicago Fossil Lab Staff on the Making of Raptorex
by Danica Tiu
With us today are Erin Fitzgerald and Tyler Keillor, the creative masterminds behind bringing Raptorex to life. Readers of Project Exploration blog might not be familiar with the name Erin Fitzgerald, perhaps because she is one of the lab’s newer employees. Although Erin has actually been working at the lab for a few years now, Raptorex is her first flesh model reconstruction.
Q: Erin, could you tell us about yourself, your background, and how you became involved in reconstructing Raptorex?
Erin: I have an art background… Continue reading
Paul Sereno interviewed at the Encyclopedia Show, Chopin Theatre, Wednesday 9/2
Paleontologist and Project Exploration cofounder Dr. Paul Sereno
will be interviewed at the Encyclopedia Show
Chicago Slam Works brings to you The Encyclopedia Show – Dinosaurs
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division
Wednesday, September 2 at 7:30 pm.
Tickets $6 at the door.
BYOB. All ages.
www.encyclopediashow.com
This Month – Series 2, Volume 1: Dinosaurs
With music, poetry, visual art and spoken word on the topic: Dinosaurs. Featuring (Contributor – Topic): An interview with World-Class Paleontologist Paul Sereno; Roger Bonair-Agard (National Poetry Slam Champion) - Cretaceous-Tertiary… Continue reading
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