Science Cheerleader

Well, it appears this blog is certainly spinning some wheels and getting folks talking about your potential. After more than 100 years, the door is being pushed open, presenting opportunities for you to do science, ask questions and voice opinions on critical matters of science policy. Will you accept this invitation or let the door slam shut again?

The experts who study science history, policy, and sociology are talking about you. Check it out!

Cheers!

The X2 Project, sponsored by the National Academies and the Department of Defense.  An opportunity to play with the big boys!

The creators of the X2 Project, a collaborative forecasting experiment, understand the future is shaped by all of us. The old model–small groups of rocket scientists, CEOs and politicians determining our future–is crumbling. That’s a good thing because that model eroded public trust and contributed to the current, incestuous state-of-affairs when it comes to science policy (and science education, one could argue).

Get to the good stuff, you say? Ok! 

I asked X2 Project’s founder, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, to give us the low-down on this wild experiment. Here are highlights of our chat. Note: You’ve got to log on and participate! I did. Such fun and I’ve earned three points so far. Log on, you’ll understand. (more…)