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Auctions for Science Extravaganza!
Cross-posted with Skepchick. This is our last week to raise money for SkepchickCon, the science, skepticism, and social justice track at CONvergence, a sci-fi/fantasy con held in the Minneapolis area July 3-6. So we’re auctioning ALL the things so we can give you something in return for your support of all the activities, demos, salons, and panels we’re hosting at the con. If nothing i... »
Auctions for Science: DIY Plague Doctor Mask & Photo Shoot for 4 at CONvergence
Cross-posted with Skepchick. This week’s auctions to raise money for science education and outreach at CONvergence are all about cosplay! DIY Plague Doctor Mask Kit First, donated and handmade by Mad Art Lab‘s Ryan Consell comes a DIY kit for making your very own historical plague doctor mask, with pieces made from vegetable tan leather that you can dye or paint and assemble into this ... »
Auctions for Science: Wonder Woman Shoes & Vintage Science Textbooks
Cross-posted with Skepchick. This week’s auctions feature donations from our very own DrRubidium and Will, both of whom will be at SkepchickCon July 4th weekend in Minneapolis. In addition to science activities and salons in the Skepchick Space Lab, here’s a taste of some of the panels they’ll be on: DrRubidium: Getting Away with Murder Breaking Bad Science Song of Ice and Fire a... »
Auctions for Science: Photo shoot at CONvergence
Cross-posted with Skepchick. This week’s auction is especially for those of you who will be attending CONvergence, the sci-fi/fantasy conference where SkepchickCon is held. Skepchick Jamie Bernstein is auctioning off a photo shoot at the con, so you can get pro quality photos of your cosplay. You can even include a friend! Check out the amazing photos she took at last year’s con throug... »
England: World Humanist Congress
The World Humanist Congress is held every three years. The theme of this conference is freedom of thought and expression. Speakers from around the world will come and discuss these important issues. It will be held August 8 -10 in Oxford England. Registration is here. There are also grants available. Video here. »
Auctions for Science: Virtual Music Lessons, Betty White Teaches Tango, and More
Cross-posted with Skepchick. SkepchickCon is just over a month away and we are down to the wire to raise money for science activity supplies, educational materials, and travel expenses for the many talented people who are bringing their expertise to our panels, workshops, and activities. This year, we have more than 40 panels and workshops, which you can see listed here, plus for the first time, w... »