Dispatches E-News: Why We Need Scientists, Lost Nobel Prize & Happy Thanksgiving (11/23/16)

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Why Do We Need Scientists (and Science)?
Scientists discuss the value, roles, and responsibilities of scientists and science in today’s society.
Featuring Professors Frank Hernandez, Jr., Joseph Montoya, Ajit Subramaniam, Piers Chapman, Steve DiMarco, Scott Socolofsky, Raffaele Montuoro, and Mandy Joye.

[WATCH HERE]


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PODCAST OF THE WEEK
GulfCast: How I Lost The Nobel Prize
Science is a full contact sport and it’s not for the faint of heart. On a daily basis you have “eureka” moments and you have profound “what did I just do?” moments. Dr. Steve DiMarco shares how a potential Nobel Prize-winning experiment plunged into failure.

[LISTEN HERE]


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NOTES FROM THE FIELD
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you all a happy holiday!


UPCOMING SCREENINGS

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Emmy® Awards – December 3 – Orlando, Florida
Dispatches From The Gulf has been nominated for two Emmy® Awards:
• Best Topical Documentary
• Best Cinematography (William Mills)
Details at http://suncoastchapter.org/awards/2016-emmy-awards/


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Dispatches From The Gulf: Science, Community, and Recovery in the Aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is the 14th episode in the Journey To Planet Earth TV series. DVDs are available free of charge to educators, librarians, homeschoolers, and community activists. Click here to fill out a request.

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