In which, recipients have designed and constructed entirely new and novel scientific equipment. A scientific apparatus that makes more scientific apparatus also counts. (TML)
Tag: laboratory
The “I’m all about the science equipment” badge (LEVEL II)
In which users have designed and constructed their own scientific equipment. Laughing maniacally throughout this process is optional. (TML)
The “I’m all about the science equipment” badge (LEVEL I)
In which, users have tweaked or hacked existing science equipment for improved or novel uses. Examples involving scotch tape and paper clips also count. (TML)
The “f*** me but a significant portion of my post-grad degree was spent on a lousy supplemental figure” badge
Link to the supplemental figure and approximate time involved would be greatly appreciated.
The “science deprives me of my bed” badge (LEVEL III).
In which your science, due to Lab work or fieldwork, dictates at least a full month away from your bed (KS).
The “science deprives me of my bed” badge (LEVEL II).
In which your science, due to Lab work or fieldwork, dictates at least a full week away from your bed (KS).
The “science deprives me of my bed” badge (LEVEL I).
In which your science, due to lab work or fieldwork, requires an overnight vigil (KS).
The “I’ve had to use the safety shower in my lab” badge.
Photographs accompanying this badge should be worth at least a free drink or two.
The “works with acids” badge.
In which the recipient has worked with acids. (L)
The “I’ve set fire to stuff” badge (LEVEL IV).
In which the recipient has set fire to his or herself while performing experiments in the name of science. Cooking or drinking accidents do not qualify one for this badge. (JM)
The “I’ve set fire to stuff” badge (LEVEL III).
In which the recipient has set fire to stuff, while fully aware of all thermodynamic principles at play. (AB)
The “I’ve set fire to stuff” badge (LEVEL II).
In which the recipient has set fire to stuff, while fully aware of all combustion principles at play. (AB)
The “I’ve set fire to stuff” badge (LEVEL I).
In which the recipient has set fire to stuff, all in the name of general scientific curiosity. (AB)
The “totally digs highly exothermic reactions” badge.
Might be best to keep an eye on such recipients. (JM)
The “experienced with electrical shock” badge (LEVEL III)
In which the recipient has had experience with the electrical shocking of himself/herself. (JL)
The “experienced with electrical shock” badge (LEVEL II)
In which the recipient has had experience with the electrical shocking of a human. (SH)
The “experienced with electrical shock” badge (LEVEL I)
In which the recipient has had experience with the electrical shocking of an organism. (SH)
The “I work with way too much radioactivity, and yet still no discernable superpowers yet” badge.
…Although not for lack of trying… (JH)
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)
The “I’m pretty confident around an open flame” badge.
Recipients have demonstrated proficiency around open flames in laboratory settings.