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Continue reading Two Women of Dover: Taking Action for What Matters In April 2010, I wrote a blog post about when to try new things and not to pursue them. I described how I chose not to follow through on an audition for a TV show called Miracle Detectives. They were looking for a woman with a strong presence to serve as the rational/skeptical Continue reading Indre Viskontas: Scientist, Skeptic and Miracle Detective “If there’s a problem you can always rely Donna Mugavero – Ms. Information How many people have a song written about their awesomeness? Continue reading Ms. Information – Communicating the Message in the Skeptiverse When these claims skim over the formal scientific scrutiny, an informed public must serve as the peer Continue reading Direct to the public: Science via media event Once a week, I visit the Federal building in downtown Harrisburg to pick up or drop off mail at the post office. I walk up the steps upon which five years ago crowds gathered and cameras were fixed. It was five years ago today that the landmark Kitzmiller v. Dover decision came down. I am Continue reading Happy anniversary to some evolutionary women Today, October 13, is National Fossil Day. National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational values. Fossils are all we have left of the incredible times on earth when Continue reading Traces of former life and ideas: Celebrate National Fossil Day Sunday, October 4, was the first Skepticamp DC, held at the University of Maryland campus. Skepticamp is an “informal, community-organized conference borne from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. Everyone from casual skeptics to the experienced participate, give talks and get to know each Continue reading SkeptiCamp DC a Resounding Success Peeking out of a basket of toiletries in the ladies restroom at my workplace was a neatly hand written card. It said “You must be the change you wish to see in the world – Gandhi” – an unexpected bit of wisdom nearly lost among the bottles of hairspray, mouthwash and hand lotion. This reminded me Continue reading Overlook the obstacles. Women in skepticism When I was seven or so, I remember watching TV shows like “Three’s Company” and “M*A*S*H” and listening to AM radio playing songs like “Afternoon Delight”, “Undercover Angel” and “Kiss You All Over”. I didn’t really get the adult content. My parents didn’t fuss about it or change the channel. Sure, they wouldn’t let me Continue reading (Conservative) Parents Just Don’t Understand “You’re about to start an incredible journey of self-discovery.” Red flags are flying and sirens are wailing in my head. I was sitting with a group of 60 women on the first day of a leadership development program for women in state government. To my skeptical ears, it’s sounding more like a New Age-y, self-help Continue reading Incredible Journey of Self-Discovery?Or Skeptical Red Flag? |
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