Category Archives: Communication

Steve Packard was my Steve Jobs

Posted on 18/05/2012 by

Who was it? Who first rocked your boat, flipped your lid, pushed your button, turned you on? (Intellectually, of course). Were you shaken by the medium (a sassy speaker) or the message (a call to arms)? Either way, someone special … Continue reading →

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Science: the language of miscommunication

Posted on 11/01/2012 by

I often mangle the English language really bad. Take the following sentence. If you had to put it in your own words, how would you say it? I read of a scheme to manipulate aerosols to reduce positive feedbacks between … Continue reading →

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Local and/or general?

Posted on 24/06/2011 by

I was lucky enough to attend the ‘Biodiversity Across The Borders’ conference in Ballarat last week. It showcased a great mix of big picture talks and detailed ecological studies. As always, student talks swept the floor, impressing everyone with their … Continue reading →

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