Earning the Trust of Georgia. There is a fundamental disconnect between the scientific community and the public it serves. At Science for Georgia, our goal is to fix this disconnect using three different approaches: (1) to improve communication between scientists…
Science for Georgia was created in the wake of the March for Science movement to spread curiosity and a love of science to everyone throughout this beautiful state. We at Science for Georgia want to evolve and encourage responsible use…
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January was a series of significant Wednesdays. Its hard to write anything else without mentioning that in less than 30 days we had an armed insurrection at the US Capitol, another impeachment, and the swearing in of a new administration…
*fingers crossed Actually – I wrote that sentence with a little trepidation. Because I plan on taking some time off during the holidays and am preloading this blog. Any other year, I’d set it and forget it – but 2020…
This season we are grateful for our dedicated Science for Georgia community Although Thanksgiving is behind us, we at Science for Georgia have much to appreciate as 2020 comes to a close and we work toward an exciting 2021. As…
by Daniel McManus The holiday season is in full swing; with Halloween in the rear-view mirror, we’re moving into preparations for Thanksgiving and the bounty of food we hope it brings. But while most of us are worrying about how…
The Fight of Our Lives: Treating the Flu in a Pandemic The transition from summer to fall brings many things; cooler temperatures, fall clothing, autumn leaves, Halloween decorations, and Influenza. Influenza, or the flu, is a respiratory virus that spreads…
By Alexandra Wickson and Samantha Yeligar Have you heard a lot about COVID-19 vaccine trials recently? Ever wonder who oversees and approves these trials to make sure they are safe and ethical? Every single scientific study using people or animals…
by Christine Doronio Your blood is made up of four main components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. When you donate blood, you can either donate ‘whole blood’ (a pint of all four parts), or just plasma…
