Category Archives: writing

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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Separating Facts from Values

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

One critic charges that Western Science separates facts from values. The provenance of science is to define the facts, while “politicians and moralists” are left to define values. Problem is, according to Bruno Latour, you cannot distinguish facts from values, … Continue reading →

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We Are All Connected

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I heard a story this week that illuminates the connection we have to one another. Aspen trees, I am told, appear to be separate towers in wooded forests but are, in fact, connected at their roots. The trees create an … 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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Not Recommended for Flotation

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I was recently swayed by a news story about a water bottle that keeps cold liquids cool and hot liquids warm from a company based in Oregon and bought one. Problem is the bottle has to remain upright or it … Continue reading →

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On Being Silent

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

The slew of mean-spirited responses to my recent editorial got me thinking about being silenced. A book about being silenced changed the way I look at relationships. I’ve been tempted to give copies to all my girlfriends but it feels … 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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Prairie Voles

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Sense of smell is primal. Sometimes, riding the bus into work, I smell my seat-mates, which is not always pleasant. Sweat, vomit, cigarettes and booze smells waft downwind.

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Contagion

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I’ve delayed reading the reviews for the new film Contagion until I sort though my feelings. When I worked at the CDC my colleagues didn’t suit up in the Day-Glo orange hazard gear but they did venture to outbreaks to … Continue reading →

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