August 13, 2014
Wordless Wednesday: Getting in my pre-Explorer frame of mind
I am preparing now to return to Tanzania this fall. So, I’m getting into my explorer mode mindset.
Stories by DNLee
DNLee is a biologist and she studies animal behavior, mammalogy, and ecology . She uses social media, informal experiential science experiences, and draws from hip hop culture to share science with general audiences, particularly under-served groups.
The SciencesAugust 12, 2014
Diversity in Focus at Upcoming Science Writers Meeting
Calling all journalists, authors, editors, producers, public information officers, students and communicators with a passion for science, tech, engineering and mathematics!
August 5, 2014
Urban Science Adventure: Eye Spy Dragonflies!
Have you seen a large beautiful flying insect hovering nearby? I mean glorious and sparkly greens and golds or black and blues, maybe with a little touch of yellow or violet.
July 31, 2014
Going to #NABJ14 and I’m bringing #SciComm with me!
I am en route to Boston, headed to the 2014 National Association of Black Journalists Meeting in July 30- August 3, 2014. The Theme is Revolution to Evolution, Shaping Our Future and I will be there representing Science!
July 30, 2014
Wordless Wednesday: Research Snapshots 8 – taking measurements
Research snaphots from what’s active on my desk right now. Yes, this is what has my attention these days – anogenital distances, AGD.
July 29, 2014
Interested in Science Communication? Apply for Science Writers 2014 Diversity Travel Fellowship
Interested in Science Communication? Are you a scientist or engineer interested in science communication and journalism? Are you a journalist interested in covering more science, tech, health, medicine, nutrition, environment or engineering news?
HealthJuly 28, 2014
July 29, 1972: An Important Date in Bioethics, Science and Black History
The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment was an infamous clinical study that began in 1932, conducted by the Public Health Service at the Tuskegee Institute.
July 22, 2014
Urban Science Adventure: Catching and Watching Fireflies
What do you see when you go into your backyard in the evening time? Most people don’t even think about being outside at that time until the warm rays of summer touch their skins. Summer nights mean warm nights where you can be outside until dusk and beyond and see the wonders that Mother Nature [...]
July 20, 2014
You Should Know: Dr Robin G Nelson
Welcome to the tenth installment of You Should Know, where I give my own #ScholarSunday salute to Science Bloggers and Blogs you may not yet know about.
The SciencesJuly 18, 2014
NBA Star Goes Shark Tagging with Florida Youth
NBA Player James Jones, formerly with the Miami Heat, is spending time with the youth he serves through his foundation tagging sharks. Yes!
July 16, 2014
Wordless Wednesday: Making Panyabuuku Plans
I’m in planning mode for my return trip to Tanzania to study African Giant Pouched Rats, Cricetomys ansorgei This is what I spend a good portion of my time doing, live-trapping and capturing pouched rats, called panyabuuku, in the wild.
July 14, 2014
You Should Know: Stephani Page and #BLACKandSTEM
Welcome to the ninth installment of You Should Know, where I give my own #ScholarSunday salute to Science Bloggers and Blogs you may not yet know about.
The SciencesJuly 8, 2014
Urban Science Adventure: Appreciating Bees
Now is the time to get outdoors and experience what the world has to offer. One thing that you can keep in mind is that there are insects everywhere, including our back yards!
The SciencesJuly 6, 2014
You Should Know: Dr. Marie Daly
Welcome to the eighth installment of You Should Know, where I give my own #ScholarSunday salute to Science Bloggers and Blogs you may not yet know about.
The SciencesJuly 2, 2014
Wordless Wednesday: I study the most adorable species in the world – Pouched Rats
We can’t all study the most adorable, photogenic rat ever known, so I generously share all of the cuteness with you. Pouched Rats – the most adorable little beasties!
The SciencesJune 30, 2014
Urban Science Adventures: 100+ Things to Do Outside
It’s summer. The kids are out of school. You want to keep them engaged and active. Most parents also want to keep them on track academically, but not necessarily with a strong hand approach to learning.
HealthJune 29, 2014
You Should Know: Dr. Michael D L Johnson and Black Science Blog
Welcome to my seventh installment of You Should Know, where I give my own #ScholarSunday salute to Science Bloggers and Blogs you may not yet know about.
June 22, 2014
You Should Know: Ta-Shana Taylor and Black Geoscientists
Welcome to my sixth installment of You Should Know, where I give my own #ScholarSunday salute to Science Bloggers and Blogs you may not yet know about.
June 20, 2014
#FieldworkFriday: Field of Four Leaf Clovers
If you’ve been following my recent #DispatchesDNLee Adventures trapping prairie voles in Illinois, you may have notice all of the pictures of 4 leaf clovers I’ve posted, especially on Facebook.
June 18, 2014
#DispatchesDNLee: Back in the field (Illinois)
I am on a Dispatches from DNLee Adventure, but this time it’s here in the States. The last several days have been spent outside in the fields and farmlands of central Illinois.
June 4, 2014
Wordless Wednesday: Sleeping Beauty
Still bringing you Pouched Rat adorableness. Video recorded by M Sellers.
June 2, 2014
You Should Know: John Edmonstone
Welcome to the fifth installment of You Should Know, where I give my own #ScholarSunday salute to Science Bloggers and Blogs you may not yet know about.
May 25, 2014
You Should Know: Dr. Fatimah Williams Castro and Beyond the Tenure Track
Welcome to my fourth installment of You Should Know, where I give my own #ScholarSunday salute to Science Bloggers and Blogs you may not yet know about.
May 20, 2014
Spend a semester in Bermuda studying Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
Early experiences can really have a formative impact on a person’s life, even or perhaps especially when it comes to career trajectories.