[ECOLOG-L] NPR is Opening a New Award For Accidental Science - Submit Now!

[Angus Chen]

NPR’s Science desk is looking to recognize folks working in any area of
science with what we are calling “The Golden Mole Award for Accidental
Brilliance.”



The Golden Mole Award is a celebration of scientists’ ability to recognize
an accident/coincidence/mistake as an opportunity for new
research/discovery.  For example, an accident lead to Alexander Fleming
realizing the potential of mold – the discovery of penicillin!  This is one
of the most famous examples of serendipity in science — and we're looking
for *modern* examples. They don't have to be as revolutionary as Fleming's
dirty dishes. They just need to demonstrate how mistakes, surprises, and
coincidences can turn into valuable insights in the mind of a curious
scientist.



Stories can be submitted here!  (
skunkbear.tumblr.com/goldenmole) The deadline is Feb. 5.

We'll feature the top nominees, and one (twice-lucky) scientist will go
home with a trophy — *The Golden Mole Award for Accidental Brilliance*

updates can be found on twitter: @nprskunkbear and our science tumblr




Thanks so much for spreading the word!



In case it might be helpful for social you can see the two videos related
to this award here  and here
. You can also see the
original post on NPR.org
.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.



You can also email rkell...@npr.org for more info. or me at ac...@npr.org

[ECOLOG-L] Looking for Stories of Wonderful, Accidental Science

[Angus Chen]

Hello Eco-Log,

I'm Angus Chen from National Public Radio's Science Desk. I thought I would
canvass you for your stories.

We are looking for wonderful, surprising or brilliant stories of accidental
science for our YouTube channel, Skunk Bear
<https://www.youtube.com/user/NPRskunkbear>. It doesn't need to be
something historic like the discovery of penicillin, but fun or emotional
or otherwise important to you would be nice.

Also - if you have a story about clothes, along the same line. Can be a
study you heard of (like wearing a doctor's coat increases some cognitive
functions) or a personal story about an article of clothing or jewelry that
is really important or changed you, I'd like to hear about that too.

Email me at ac...@npr.org or here at angus.r.c...@gmail.com if anything
comes to mind!

Thanks!
angus