September 2009

When Worms Teach Us Chemistry
By: Owen Priest, PhD
Sep 8, 2009
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National clean energy proposals: Part III
By: James Wilson, PhD
Sep 11, 2009

In my past two blogs, I've outlined ... Read More

Tired of Wired
By: Owen Priest, PhD
Sep 10, 2009

This week my new computer showed up. I was excited to get it set up and start using it right... Read More

Health Care Reform: It's Common Sense
By: Michael Kennedy, PhD
Sep 9, 2009

In advance of President Obama's national speech on health care reform tonight, I thought I'd... Read More

When Chemists Help Artists See The Light
By: Owen Priest, PhD
Sep 15, 2009

At Northwestern University, Owen Priest interviews Professor Rick Van Duyne about his work using... Read More

Prize-Winning Worms
By: Michael Kennedy, PhD
Sep 25, 2009

This week, the New York Times published a nice profile on Nobel Laureate Martin Chalfie at... Read More

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Silverstein Genetics for High School

With support from Science in Society and visiting scientists and faculty, high school students in this program undertake a genetics case study, learn about a hereditary health disorder, and use DNA-based laboratory diagnostics to determine the likelihood of mutation in the fictional patient. Afterward, students assess risk around...

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