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The “I have survived dangerously inclement weather in the name of science” badge

In which the recipient has experience extreme weather hazards, all in the attempt to get data for science.

atmospheric sciences, climate, safety, weather

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 “emergency evacuation due to science” badge.

Sort of self explanatory – should be a good story or two here… (DL).

safety

The “what I do for science dictates my having to wash my hands before I use the toilet” badge.

Yet another self explanatory badge.

safety

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.

laboratory, safety

The “works with acids” badge.

In which the recipient has worked with acids. (L)

chemistry, laboratory, safety

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)

laboratory, safety

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)

chemistry, laboratory, physics, safety

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)

laboratory, safety

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)

laboratory, safety

The “works with very large and potentially dangerous organisms” badge.

In which recipient conducts hazardous research on very large creatures. (MH)

biology, safety

The “works with very small and potentially dangerous organisms” badge.

In which recipient conducts hazardous research on very small creatures.

biology, safety

The “science has forced me to seek medical attention” badge

In which the recipient has had to pay a visit to the hospital as a result of scientific work. (MF)

safety

The “totally digs highly exothermic reactions” badge.

Might be best to keep an eye on such recipients. (JM)

chemistry, laboratory, safety

The “experienced with electrical shock” badge (LEVEL III)

In which the recipient has had experience with the electrical shocking of himself/herself. (JL)

laboratory, safety

The “experienced with electrical shock” badge (LEVEL II)

In which the recipient has had experience with the electrical shocking of a human. (SH)

laboratory, safety

The “experienced with electrical shock” badge (LEVEL I)

In which the recipient has had experience with the electrical shocking of an organism. (SH)

laboratory, safety

The “I’m pretty confident around an open flame” badge.

Recipients have demonstrated proficiency around open flames in laboratory settings.

laboratory, safety
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