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I am a microbiologist and molecular biologist turned tenured biotech faculty turned bioinformatics scientist turned entrepreneur. My passion is developing instructional materials for 21st century biology (Digital World Biology).
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November 30, 2008
Category: Science education
Getting kids involved in science, outside of the classroom. A conversation with a friend last night reminded me of some posts I wrote earlier about helping scientists connect to programs...
Posted by Sandra Porter at 6:48 PM • 3 Comments •
Category: Arts & Crafts
The grocery store magazine covers all say that home made gifts are big this year. So I thought, some of you might like to channel your inner Martha Stewart and...
Posted by Sandra Porter at 9:05 AM • 1 Comments •
November 29, 2008
Category: Chemistry & Biochemistry
Chemistry experiments you can do at home.
Posted by Sandra Porter at 2:21 PM • 1 Comments •
November 28, 2008
Category: Plant biology
A crystalline botanical fashion show. Awhile back Chemical & Engineering News published a fascinating article called "The Secret Life of Plant Crystals" with some wonderful photos of calcium oxalate crystals....
Posted by Sandra Porter at 10:29 PM • 0 Comments •
Category: Holidays
Would you recognize your leftovers when they're magnified? Would you know turkey if you saw it at 40X? Make a guess and click an image to see the answer. Reposted...
Posted by Sandra Porter at 10:00 AM • 3 Comments •
November 27, 2008
Category: Holidays
Thanksgiving is a holiday (in the U.S. at least) when we're all reminded about the things we're thankful for. At our house, we're thankful for the opportunity to cook all...
Posted by Sandra Porter at 7:50 PM • 1 Comments •
Category: Chemistry & Biochemistry
If you're not cooking today, why not experiment? Here's something fun you can do with Mentos and Diet Coke - and for those of you who think these experiments are...
Posted by Sandra Porter at 1:20 PM • 0 Comments •
Category: Chemistry & Biochemistry
Our household is very excited about Thanksgiving. That's because this Thanksgiving, my husband is cooking a turkey in an egg. A big green egg. Check back later today, about 5:30...
Posted by Sandra Porter at 10:00 AM • 2 Comments •
November 26, 2008
Category: Bioinformatics
I suppose I should have expected this. I thought it might be fun to see what the databases had to say about turkeys. Technorati Tags: Thanksgiving,, turkey,, mash-up...
Posted by Sandra Porter at 8:20 AM • 0 Comments •
November 25, 2008
Category: Bioinformatics
I just love this title! It's nerdy and cute, all at the same time. I read about this in www.researchblogging.org and had to check out the paper and blog write...
Posted by Sandra Porter at 8:36 PM • 6 Comments •
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