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Pumping for the future – thoughts on life and work balance in the Foreign...
This past weekend I finally got my way around the Foreign Service Journal. As most of us already know, the Journal, including the AFSA News section, is published monthly, with each issue covering...
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Why Science is Hard to Learn.
At the same time, it begs the question: “why is Science hard to teach”? Got two words for that: misleading concepts The other day, when I found myself mentioning to students ‘I’d been teaching for...
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Photography: Exploring the mangrove biome on Itamaraca Island, Brazil.
Our family went on a day trip to the Itamaraca Island, located in northern coast of Pernambuco. There, we had the opportunity to go an boat expedition through the the mud flats (mangue) area. The name...
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“We’ve got the power!” Women scientists in Brazil punching above their...
The original idea for this project came from the joint interest of the Brazilian government to establish innovative ways to stimulate the participation of young adult women in Science and Technology....
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The Manatee Project (Projeto Peixe-Boi), Itamaraca Island, Brazil
What we do if we’ve got a holiday/day off right in the middle of the week? We get out of the house, hauling the 3 kids around! This time, our family decided to take a day trip to a nearby island, named...
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Scientific investigation during Carnaval 2012…
All for Science… good investigation! I for one, just watching and taking notes of the results! The Conclusion: [science can definitely be fun!] Filed under: CARNAVAL, photography, post a day, science...
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Snapshots of fun science!
Filed under: children, photography, resources, school, science Tagged: postaday, science is fun
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Snapshots from the Shark Museum, Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil
This post was promised a long time ago…It’s already been a month we came back from the archipelago, and finally, got through the last photos – the last two posts, a bit on the “scientific side”, but...
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16 meters deep: Investigating marine life without getting wet! Projeto Navi...
It’s finally here: the last post on our trip/expedition to the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago. The husband, an avid and passionate amateur photographer. His wife, yours truly, always being reminded of...
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Hanging Garden: Making good use of (free!) 6,000 liters of water/year
I’ve been asked to provide updates on our Hanging Garden Project. We’ve got new planters, ‘freshly donated seeds’… and a cost-free watering system. For the ones not (yet!) familiar with the...
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The Supermoon and Cinco de Mayo
In case you missed it, yesterday was Super Moon night. And it was also Cinco de Mayo… At the end of the afternoon, a very shy, though gigantic moon, kept hiding behind the dark clouds, refusing to come...
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The ‘post-supermoon’, May 7th 2012, Brazil.
I have to confess: I was a bit disappointed with the whole ‘lack of a glorious super moon‘ this past May 5th… Where was it?? At least, from my very own point of view. Last year we got amazing views...
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Snapshots of blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus), from northeastern Brazil.
There has been an ongoing interest in blue crab fisheries in the northeast of Brazil since the 1960′s, when the state of Alagoas recorded an average annual yield of 57 tons. Being a Biologist and a...
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Update: Taking antique photographs in the streets of Olinda, Brazil.
We’re on countdown mode. Soon, our family’ll be heading out of Recife, towards our new assignment… Now, it’s time to organize our photos, and begin sorting to the memories we’ve built during our time...
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‘Checkmate, Mom!’ A visit to the chess class.
Learning Math and having fun while doing it? Humm... The heart on the wall saying: "MOM"... School all decorated for the 'mom-players' Another activity for children, organized by our kids' school. And...
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Sustainable energy in Brazil: Wind Power Park in the Northeast.
Today I decided to have fun writing, revisiting my long-lost past in research and natural sciences, as well as, a result of the ongoing inspiration (or should I call it “daily challenges”? ) my current...
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Participando da Rede do Saber com o Infantil III do Colégio Madre de Deus.
Imagens de uma mamãe super orgulhosa, conversando e demonstrando “experiências científicas” com a turminha do Infantil III, da minha filhota! Vou sentir muita saudade desta escola… Muito grata pela...
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School ‘Babylon Hanging Garden’: hard work pays off!
EcoClub Pizza! Harvest time is approaching for the Hanging Gardens of the EcoClub. We’ve talked the School Canteen into turning the garden’s produce into Pizza (and Salad!) for lunch on June 11.:o...
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Greenpeace in Brazil. Visiting the Rainbow Warrior Ship.
The Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior is in Brazil. We had the opportunity to go on a guided visit through its compartments, talk with the captain, and learn more about the current projects involving...
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Paraíba, home of the Brazilian blue tourmaline, encloses the Easternmost...
Family day trip to Cabo Branco, in the State of Paraíba. Hidden in one of the Norteastern Brazilian states, it’s possible to discover this ‘gem‘, the geographic place, corresponding to a cape on the...
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Why Are There So Few Women in Math and Science Professions?
Reblogged from newsofthetimes: There is a fascinating story on NPR this week about the lack of women in math and science fields that is worth a read. It explores the reasons that there are more men...
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Snapshots from Home Leave: A visit to the Butterfly Garden at the Smithsonian...
Well, we’re in La Paz, Bolivia, now. But before we arrived to our newest work and life adventure, we got to spend some time with family back in the US, sharing our stories and experiences of the past...
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Snapshots from Home Leave: An afternoon at the Clemyjontri Park in McLean,...
[Backstory: Well, we're in La Paz, Bolivia, now. But before we arrived to our newest work and life adventure, we got to spend some time with family back in the US, sharing our stories and experiences...
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Images from an exciting visit to the O. Orkin Insect Zoo, in Washington, DC.
Before assuming post at our newest work/life assignment in La Paz, Bolivia, like many other foreign service families, we spent our four weeks of home leave in the US. We visited with family in...
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Snapshots of The Smithsonian Natural History Museum, Washington DC.
Well, we’re in La Paz, Bolivia, now. But before we arrived to our newest work and life adventure, we got to spend some time with family back in the US, sharing our stories and experiences of the past...
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The La Paz Natural History Museum: an afternoon with the Tyrannosaurus Rex...
[Backstory]: Bolivia is known internationally as "The Country of the Altiplano, which has the highest seat of government of the world, highest navigable lake on earth, is known for pre-Columbian ruins...
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17 days to a ‘possible White Christmas’… Making fun Science with… Snow!!!
Image #4: 20 Days of a Joyful Christmas: Let it snow in school… if [natural] snow doesn’t fall down from the sky, the solution is… let’s make it! [nothing wrong with having fun with school-made...
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4 days away! And according to our 3 Mayan Calendars… it’ll be a Happy Solstice!
Image #16: 20 Days of a Joyful Christmas: Mayan Calendar Backstory: Our family’s got Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, Mexican, Native American [and who knows what else!] heritage. All into the...
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Quick work trip to Bogota, Colombia
Full-time working mom. Juggling with career in Public Health, traveling throufhout the country for informational meetings or Project presentations. Absolutely loving our assignment in Brazil as a...
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Snapshots of an expat life in Brazil: working with Science and Public Health
Filed under: BRASIL, Brazil, EDUCATION, expat, foreign service, photography, Public heath, science, technology Tagged: Ahoraeagora_cwb, Hiv, Hiv self-testing, Hivbrazil, living in Brazil, Test4hiv
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Spending a couple days in Belem, Para, Brazil
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View ArticleFive minutes or less for Healthy Living Tips [from the CDC Website]
Hey there! Although these days I’m far away from the wonderful work performed by the CDC office, a bit of web surfing this week led me to stumble upon these great tips, from the CDC Official Website:...
View ArticleCaring for oneself: Am I ‘eating’ this??
Why does it matter there has been a lack of federal regulations on beauty products?? I’ll give you ONE example. Lipstick. 90% of all lipstick. Let me repeat that. NINETY PERCENT of all lipstick...
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