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I’m a Science Scout!
September 5th, 2007 | 3 Comments
I am hereby declaring myself a member of the Order of the Science Scouts of Exemplary Repute and Above Average Physique. I was a miserable Girl Scout, but I’m shaping up to be a better Science Scout. Check out my badges!
Insula and Smoking Addiction
January 26th, 2007 | 4 Comments
In my systems neurobiology lab this morning, my professor tipped us off to a cool little paper in the new issue of Science:
Naqvi, N. H., Rudrauf, D., Damasio, H., & Bechara, A. (2007). Damage to the insula disrupts addiction to cigarette smoking. Science, 315, 531-534.
It seems like you can download the full-text pdf of the article from the Science web site for free, at least for now.
Math Esteem
November 7th, 2006 | No Comments
Rate Your Students is one of my new guilty pleasures. Today’s entry reminded me of this Washington Post article reporting a study of math achievement and self-esteem.
Apparently people in higher-achieving math countries have lower self-esteem, among other things. Conclusion: school doesn’t have to be fun or empowering!
Personally, I think this study is to education what Froot Loops are to breakfast.
