How to avoid getting lost with John Huth Finding your way with John Huth Podcast May 17, 2013 After kayaking in dense fog, AAAS member and Harvard physics professor John Edward Huth realized how out of touch many people are with their surroundings. He began researching how people navigated the world without cell phones. He learned about ancient practices using stars and wind patterns that helped navigators circumnavigate the globe. Now he is sharing what he learned with the world through his book The Lost Art of Finding Our Way.
Peter Peregrine unravels cultural mysteries Peter Peregrine unravels cultural mysteries Member Spotlight May 15, 2013 In a building that offers a dizzying view of the Fox River three stories below, Lawrence University anthropologist and AAAS Fellow Peter Neal Peregrine explores the mysteries of humanity; sometimes with his dog, Rowan, at his side. Although he is an archeologist, there are no artifacts displayed in his neatly organized office. Instead, on the windowsill there are small gifts that were given to him, some by his students, including an Indiana Jones figurine and a statue of St. Peregrine. Winners of 2013 AAAS Student Poster Competition Tuesday, April 30, 2013 The 2013 Student Poster Competition took place at the AAAS Annual Meeting In Boston February 14-18. The student winners' work displayed originality and understanding that set them apart from their peers. The AAAS Poster Sessions provide individuals with an opportunity to present their research, offering an excellent venue for extended informal discussion with meeting attendees. All posters are peer-reviewed, and accepted posters are listed in the AAAS Annual Meeting Poster Book. Abstracts appear on the Annual Meeting Abstract CD, within the Program Book. OSTP seeks nominations for presidential mentoring award OSTP seeks nominations for presidential mentoring award Capitol Connection April 8, 2013 The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) are now accepting nominations for PAESMEM, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. OSTP/NSF seeks individuals and organizations that have demonstrated at least five years of excellence in mentoring students, trainees, and/or early career scientists and engineers from groups that are underrepresented in STEM. Marcia McNutt appointed new Editor-in-Chief of Science Marcia McNutt appointed new Editor-in-Chief of Science Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Marcia McNutt, most recently Director of the US Geological Survey, has been appointed the new, full-time Editor-in-Chief of Science. She will begin her tenure at Science on June 1. McNutt will take over the position from Bruce Alberts who decided to step down at the end of his five-year term. Can Facebook uncover underlying mental disease? Can Facebook uncover underlying mental disease? Qualia March 13, 2013 I came across a recently published study seeking to elucidate whether user’s Facebook profiles can provide insight into potential mental illness. I believe this to be indeed an interesting concept and therefore thought this would be an interesting point of discussion. Considering that according to the authors, an estimated 75% of young adults (18-29) use some kind of social networking medium, the kind of information these sites potentially provide in terms of how people interact with others has great potential to reveal social behavior. VIDEO: 2013 AAAS Annual Meeting reception Video February 15, 2013 Find out what attendees are looking forward to at this year's meeting in Boston. Related Links: AAASMC's complete video coverage from the 2013 Annual Meeting in Boston VIDEO: 2013 Annual Meeting: The president's address Video February 15, 2013 AAAS President William Press, researcher in computer science, genomics, statistical methods, astrophysics, and international security, welcomes attendees to Boston. This year's AAAS Annual Meeting highlights the rich and complicated connections between basic and applied research, and how they bring about both practical benefits and the beauty of pure understanding. Read more about Press's keynote. National Medal of Science AAAS members awarded medal at White House ceremony Monday, February 4, 2013 Fifteen AAAS fellows and members were awarded the U.S's top prize for scientists, engineers, and inventors, the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation, at a White House ceremony on February 1. President Barack Obama handed out the medals to the nearly two dozen researchers and innovators honored in 2012. Twelve researchers received the National Medal of Science and eleven inventors received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Discussing 'qualitative research' with Dr. Carol-Anne Moulton Discussing 'qualitative research' with Dr. Carol-Anne Moulton Qualia February 7, 2013 I recently learned a little bit about qualitative research and thought that it would be interesting to discuss the topic. As I am not an expert in the subject, I have asked Dr. Carol-Anne Moulton to provide some insight by asking her a few questions. Dr. Moulton is a surgeon at University Health Network, Toronto (UHN) and associate professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto. She is also currently appointed as scientist at the Wilson Centre [TGH, University of Toronto] where she is conducting research on surgical judgment and the social psychology of surgeons.
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