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Social Networks for Scientists
New media outlets and social networks are improving the connectivity of researchers, engineers, PhD candidates, post-docs, and students. Today, several offer solutions to problems faced by researchers, but are still often considered time consuming. As an online extension of the work of your team or as a catalyst for new collaborations, each of these networks has its own special feature. Do you need to optimize your literature review, share or obtain information, dialogue with an instructor, or even reinforce your network of contacts? Whether researcher or student, MyScienceWork presents the new scientific social networks dedicated to your needs.
The “Monkey Bill”: Creationism through the back door?
A new law in the U.S. state of Tennessee, the second in the country, will allow science teachers to address the “strengths and weaknesses” of the theory of evolution with their classes. They may also use class time to present alternative explanations, such as intelligent design, the new incarnation of creationism. Although proponents of the law claim it simply defends “academic freedom” and encourages critical thinking in students, supporters of science see it as a veiled effort to bring creationism into the classroom.
Women in Science: Why the persistent imbalance?
International Women’s Day is the perfect occasion to observe that, over time, women have made great strides in their involvement and success in science and technology fields. Unfortunately, many of these improvements seem to have stagnated in recent years. Some of the old culprits, like cultural bias, may still be at work, but they are not alone. It would pay for institutions to invest in researching the reasons underlying today’s gender imbalance in the sciences, and to implement more relevant, innovative solutions.
Science and Musicology
The 3rd ‘Science and Musicology’ meetings provided the occasion for teachers and students of the Science and Musicology double degree to present their degree as well as their professional opportunities. In the middle of the afternoon, Catherine Rudent, lecturer at Paris-Sorbonne University presented a conference that developed a musicological approach to voices in song. Towards the end of the day, students studying the double degree were offered a pleasant musical moment that varied in style from classical, to post rock and rock. It was an opportunity for all to become familiar with this juncture between science and music.
