Category Archives: social media

Enter Tonto

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Social media are all a-twitter over the casting of Johnny Depp as Tonto in the reimagined film, The Lone Ranger, set for release next year. And my pals aren’t sure how to respond: it’s easy to make fun of blue-eyed … Continue reading →

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Can We Engage Indians in Science?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Recently I was asked to give a talk at a conference for serious science writers and bloggers who wondered what it would take to engage more American Indians in science communication. In traditional native circles, science isn’t separated from other … Continue reading →

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Jargon & Blarney

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Being surrounded by social media aficionados brought out the Luddite in me, with constant reminders of how little I know about tweeting, blogging and modern conversations in the virtual world. I needed a field guide to navigate the ScienceOnline2012 conference … Continue reading →

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The Science Conversation Bubble

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Over the last few days I’ve been floating in a bubble of conversations about science with some 350 writers, bloggers, teachers and scientists from the US and abroad. We gathered under North Carolina storm clouds to talk about science. What … Continue reading →

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When Journalists Lie

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

More information about the blogger who faces a $2.5 million fine continues to creep into journalism’s circles and David Carr of the New York Times wrote an editorial this week that takes her–and the internet–to task. Seems the blogger, Crystal … Continue reading →

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Freedom of Moronic Ranting

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

On Monday the Oregonian placed my opinion piece on the top of the guest editorial column, complete with photos of the proposed cigarette packs, and a link to opinions online. I’m flattered the newspaper found salience in my views but … Continue reading →

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Research as Politics: Shrimp on a Treadmill

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

A common insult to sling at your opponent is that she is “cherry picking” her data. When I hear cherry picking I think about cherries and then I think about pie, and then I’ve forgotten all about research.

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Artist as Therapist

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Jacquline Hurlbert is packing her artwork to head for an event in Bend, Oregon, and we talk about how an artist tells one story but the viewer sometimes sees something quite different. The Rorschach test is brilliant: it allows the … Continue reading →

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Fatty Nation, Tubby Town

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

When the local obesity group landed a $7.5 million grant from the CDC to advocate for healthy food choices, organizers were joyous. A campaign was launched with advertisements on billboards and busses in Portland that announce “you just ate 16 … Continue reading →

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Explaining Native Science

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Spending stolen moments writing a research grant in Native Science is a little crazy-making. The grant is aimed at folks sequestered in the humanities. Problem is, I’m a social scientist.

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