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Tag: communications

The “I can say ‘Danger: High Voltage!’ (or something to that effect) in more than one language” badge.

Basically for those forced to learn a new language in their pursuit of science. (M)

communications, general, safety

The “I could tell you about my research, but then I’d have to kill you” badge.

Also referred to as the “patent” badge. (M)

business, communications, general

The “I have served on a government advisory panel” badge.

Enjoying this experience is not a prerequisite. (GS)

communications, general

The “I’ve published at the Science Creative Quarterly” badge.

Because Science Scouts are not above gratuitous product placements either.

communications

The “I use twitter to spread science” badge.

Science in less than 140 characters is beautiful too (DN).

communications

The “Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah, I’ve got a radio gig” badge.

In which the recipient plays a significant science performance role on radio. Bonus marks if recipient is wearing their lab coat during the broadcast. (SN)

communications

The “non-explainer” badge (LEVEL III)

Where the recipient can no longer explain what they do to other scientists in their own field (M).

communications

The “non-explainer” badge (LEVEL II)

Where the recipient can no longer explain what they do to other scientists generally (M).

communications

The “non-explainer” badge (LEVEL I)

Where the recipient can no longer explain what they do to their parents (M).

communications

The “worship me – I’ve published in Nature or Science” badge.

In which the recipient has research published at Nature or Science.

communications, journal

The “respect me – I’ve published at an upper tier publication for popular science readership” badge.

In which the recipient has science works in print at publications with circulations of 50,000 or higher.

communications, journal

The “I’m a freaking rock star who sings about science!” badge.

In which the recipient has released music where a science concept has been broached. (JH)

communications, creative

The “inappropriate nocturnal use of lab equipment in the name of alternative science experimentation / communication” badge.

In which the recipient has “borrowed” scientific supplies for the sake of stealth scientific communication. (JG)

communications, laboratory

The “I blog about science” badge.

In which the recipient maintains a blog where at least a quarter of the material is about science. Suffice to say, this does not include scientology.

communications, computers

The “I’ve been rejected by the New Yorker” badge.

In which the recipient doesn’t have a problem accepting aforementioned free drinks.

communications

The “I’ve been published at the New Yorker” badge.

In which the recipient has published a science piece at the venerable New Yorker. Pretty much means the recipient has to pay for drinks in subsequent meetings.

communications

The “Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah, I’ve got a TV gig” badge.

In which the recipient plays a significant science performance role in TV. This badge is nullified if recipient is always shown wearing a lab coat. (JG)

communications
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