Friday, December 26, 2008

Science Friday...Keeping our 2009 Resolutions


I have been attending weekly "Science Friday" presentations in SL for almost a year now. I think its a great model to link K-12 as well as college/university-level scientists together for timely topics.

This model links avatars "in world" in SL as well as streaming NPR Radio broadcast in real-time. I especially like how the "in world" science educators can "chat" type in comments as we sit and listen to Ira and the broadcast. Today, we heard from Edward P Krenzelok Director, Pittsburgh Poison Center University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Professor of Pharmacy and Pediatrics Gordon J. Vanscoy Chair in Pharmacy University of PittsburghPittsburgh, Pennsylvania who discussed safety issues over the holidays--including ingested plant substances, preparing and keep holiday food safe, and how to contact Poison Control Center.

Additionally, we discussed the psychology behind New Year's Resolutions for 2009. The guest was John C. Norcross Clinical PsychologistDistinguished Professor, Psychology University of ScrantonScranton, Pennsylvania. He advocated reasonable, measurable goals. 75% will be successful for one week and drops to about 40% after 6 months. He has several research studies to back up his data. Interesting discussion about motivation for making/keep resolutions! He said get one or more friends (can even be different goals for each) to supporting each other to succeed!

Those who don't have a SL link, can still listen at: http://www.sciencefriday.com/ which also contains more info including archived posts.

The Science Friday land at: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Science%20Friday/204/244/23 that have asynchronous science displays including some great videos!

Explore today!

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