Video Primer on Animal Research
A good introduction to and defense of animal research--all in a five-and-a-half-minute video from Tom Holder.Posted on May 8, 2008 6:37 PM • 3 Comments •
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An Oxford graduate student by day and a scientific activist by night, Nick Anthis isn't letting his Ph.D. research in protein structure get in the way of defending scientific and social progress.
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- Rep. Joe Barton: Don't ban good products based on bad science - Dallas Morning News
- Gender imbalance in math scores disappears - Hot Air
- Global Stem Cell Forum in China Showcases Cutting Edge Research ... - 華富財經
- Lonely voice of dissent declared valid - Sydney Morning Herald
- Is Middle Eastern Politics Creeping Into Science? - Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America
- Politics a science of thwarting - Honolulu Advertiser
- Harvard stem cell research gets boost - Boston Globe
- Republicans block effort to subpoena global warming documents - Los Angeles Times
- NASA at 50 Many happy returns? - Economist
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scientific activism:
Tom Holder of Pro-Test Takes His Scientific Activism Experience to the US
His new organization, Speaking of Science, will focus on countering animal rights activism in the USPosted on March 29, 2008 4:12 PM • 2 Comments •
Are You a Scientist Interested in Getting More Involved in the Political Process?
SEA is sponsoring a workshop that may interest you on May 10th in Washington, DC.Posted on March 29, 2008 2:52 PM • 1 Comments •
Oxonians March in Support of Animal Research Once Again
The pro-animal research organization Pro-Test held its third major march today to support animal research and to oppose animal rights extremismPosted on February 9, 2008 6:16 PM • 25 Comments •
Pro-Test March this Saturday
Stand up against animal rights extremism and join Pro-Test in support of animal research in Oxford on 9 February.Posted on February 4, 2008 5:59 PM • 1 Comments •
Find Out Where They Stand on the Issues that Really Matter
SEA launches a useful new resource tracking elected officials' and candidates' positions and actions on science and science-related issues.Posted on January 16, 2008 6:40 PM • 3 Comments •
Scientific Activism in the News
Drug safety advocate Dr. Steven E. NissenPosted on July 22, 2007 7:44 AM • 0 Comments •
SEA: Scientists Standing Up Against Political Interference
The formation Scientists and Engineers for America comes at a pivitol moment, when science-friendly candidates stand to make major gains in the midterm elections.Posted on October 18, 2006 6:35 PM • 2 Comments •
New SPUSA Blog
Student Pugwash USA (SPUSA), an organization that encourages the inclusion of social responsibility considerations in our scientific dialogue, has started a new blog called MindFull. The blog has already tackled a variety of issues from "ethical stem cells" to defense...Posted on September 7, 2006 6:36 PM • 0 Comments •
Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Good Science-Related Causes
A categorized list of several worthy causes for readers interested in supporting those working for the progress of science in our society.Posted on September 4, 2006 7:37 AM • 4 Comments •
The Republican War on Science Paperback Released Today
I don't have my copy yet of the latest edition of Chris Mooney's The Republican War on Science, but I've been told that it's on its way. And, believe me, I'll bump it up to the top of my reading...Posted on August 28, 2006 10:40 AM • 1 Comments •
Gear for the Scientific Activist
If you love science and don't know how to show it, there are a few sites out there that'll be more than willing to help you out. Here are a couple of examples: At Support Our Scientists, you can buy...Posted on August 22, 2006 7:27 PM • 6 Comments •
Diversity of Perspectives Express Support for Animal Research at Pro-Test Meeting
In the ongoing struggle against animal rights extremism, Oxford's pro-research organization Pro-Test held a public meeting in May at which people expressed support for animal research from a wide variety of perspectives.Posted on July 19, 2006 7:45 AM • 2 Comments •
Ask a ScienceBlogger: The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty as a Science Policy Success
One success of science influencing policy in a good way that might not be so obvious was the Partial Test Ban Treaty of 1963, which was largely influenced by the work of one scientist, Linus Pauling.Posted on July 4, 2006 9:33 PM • 5 Comments •
Pro-Test in Pictures and Sound
I've been following Oxford's pro-research organization Pro-Test since its inception, and a few weeks ago I wrote a post describing its second large march through the streets of Oxford. Pro-Test has received quite a bit of well-deserved press in general,...Posted on July 2, 2006 5:33 PM • 1 Comments •
New Home, Same Scientific Activist
Welcome to the new home of The Scientific Activist, a growing source of news and commentary on science, politics, science policy, and everything in between. The Scientific Activist was first launched on January 11th, 2006, at scientificactivist.blogspot.com/, and the goals...Posted on June 9, 2006 12:05 PM • 2 Comments • 1 TrackBacks
Oxford Scientific Activists Take Their Message to the Streets
Supporters of animal research in Oxford have been silenced for years by the intimidation and fear tactics of animal rights extremists. But, that has all changed in a matter of months, as the pro-research organization Pro-Test took its message to the streets for a second time, on June 3rd. Originally sparked by the Pro-Test's first march in February of this year, this movement has since ignited into a wildfire of support, reaching the highest levels of the UK government, including Prime Minister Tony Blair. What really matters, though, is that this is a grassroots movement that draws on the efforts of ordinary students and citizens, both scientists and non-scientists alike, to give a voice to those who have been quiet for so long.Posted on June 9, 2006 12:00 PM • 1 Comments •
