Science Education Blog
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May 192015The Importance of Kindness: Teaching Empathy Through Interaction with Nature
Everyone wants to be liked. There is an inherent human need to feel like an accepted member of a group. That is why many of us join clubs and professional organizations. We all feel our best when we think we...
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May 152015Welcome Lorren Kezmoh, Science Education Outreach Coordinator!
We are very pleased to welcome the newest member of the Science Education and Research team, Lorren Kezmoh! Lorren has been a part of Phipps guest services department for two years, and is now working full-time with our department...
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May 132015Phipps’ Featured Scientist of the Week: Dr. Audrey Kittredge
If you frequent the conservatory you may have seen signs from time to time inviting guests to participate in research being conducted by local scientists. Well the scientist behind that research, and often the signs...
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Feb 052015Interview with BIA Fellow Anna Johnson
If there is one segment of society that is often misunderstood, it is people who work in science fields. Public perception of scientists tends to lean towards lab coats, crazy hair and beakers full of chemicals, especially in the...
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Feb 042015Fairchild Challenge: Plants and Pollinators
Pollination is a magical process. A plant, through seemingly no will of its own and often with the help of a whole host of unwitting accomplices, is able to orchestrate the ritual by which its pollen is mixed and spread around...
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Jan 292015Welcome Adam Haas, Interpretive Specialist!
We are very pleased to welcome the newest member of the Science Education and Research team, Adam Haas! Adam has been a part of Phipps marketing department for three years, and is now working part-time with our department, as...
