I’m a prairie kid who loves research. I have a Master’s in economics with a focus on public programs, labour and education. Long before that, I did my undergrad in physics & English with a math minor.

Besides my resume, you’ll find this page full of sewing projects, the odd published poem, and stories about Canadian science.

A note about the blog title: in math and physics, the prefix eigen means one's own. It comes from the german, but mostly I always liked thinking about a particle's eigenvalues, and thought I might apply the same thought to my excursions.

Crowdfunding Equipment for Ebola Reporters

Crowdfunding Equipment for Ebola Reporters

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The countries most threatened by the Ebola virus - Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea - are also those with the fewest resources to report on the crisis. Three international organizations have launched an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign to get vital equipment to local radio stations in the worst-affected areas. The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ) in association with and the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) created this fundraising campaign to help local radio stations and their staff in Ebola-affected regions. You can help contribute to the cause on Indiegogo:

Click here to contribute

In many regions, rural radio is the most trusted source of information for local communities, but many local radio stations lack the tools to report accurate and timely information in this crisis situation.

Not only do reporters need telephones and voice recorders to capture information, they need transportation to reach affected remote communities, and their stations need fuel and electricity to air their programs.

WFSJ Ebola Funding Structure

EVERY DOLLAR donated to this campaign will go to buying vital equipment for local radio stations.

YOUR HELP will enable journalists to focus on their reporting, not their costs, and deliver credible information to populations in crisis.

Once again, you can contribute to the campaign on IndieGoGo. Thanks for your support.

 

Playdough Circuits (Preschool and Kindergarten)

Playdough Circuits (Preschool and Kindergarten)

Beamteam dream team: Alex Moewes and the next generation of materials scientists

Beamteam dream team: Alex Moewes and the next generation of materials scientists