Science Communicators in Government

Craig discusses how we can empower science with web 2.0: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/empowering-science-with-web-2-0

NASA makes issue of the week on the DorobekINSIDER this week: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/federal-success-story-the-mars-rover-and-your-weekend-reads

Stephen asks: “How does your agency handle the Aviation and Space Education program?” https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/how-does-your-agency-handle-the-aviation-and-space-education

SpaceX Launches Into the Future: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/spacex-launches-into-the-future-a-new-era-of-space-travel-and

Check this out, on June 2nd the Federation of Galaxy Explorers (FOGE) will have their annual Galaxy Ball at the Westin Hotel in Alexandria, VA. Anyone interested should check out the post!
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/calling-all-space-explorers

Injured In Space: NASA Needs Cheap, Light, Simple Medical Devices: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/injured-in-space-nasa-needs-cheap-light-simple-medical-devices

Students from 9 universities have joined together to raise money for NASA’s planetary exploration program: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/govbytes-students-fundraise-amidst-nasa-budget-cuts

Any interest in joining a NASA hack-a-thon this weekend? Check out this clip for more information on what the Space Apps Challenge is all about and how to join: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/hacking-with-purpose-how-nasa-is-trying-to-harness-the-global-pow

Sounds like NASA just launched phase 2 of their open government plan – you can listen to this podcast interview with their Open Gov Program Manager Nick Skytland to learn more:
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/model-or-manual-how-should-openness-at-your-agency-work

Mark asks whether Governments should crowd-source science research funding – weigh in here: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/should-governments-crowdsource-science-research-funding

Interesting read on the use of social networks to share and collaborate in science: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/living-science-why-social-networks-for-scientists-don-t-work-yet

Post on White House science fair (and check out the storify!): https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/white-house-hosts-second-annual-science-fair-celebrates-academic

Put your geek powers to work for good – become a science mentor to young people: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/new-year-s-resolution-put-your-geek-powers-to-work-for-good

Is Science.gov a helpful resource? Do you ensure that your efforts are listed there? http://www.science.gov/

Just discovered “The Science and Entertainment Exchange” – a communications project by The National Academy of Sciences:
http://blog.scienceandentertainmentexchange.org/
Connecting art and science.