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FEATURE ARTICLE ::
December 3, 2008

Online science community reacts to Obama's victory

Blogging scientists, activists and reporters debate science's future under President-elect Barack Obama

By Heather Amos

After Senator Barack Obama defeated Senator John McCain in the presidential election, Canadians and Americans converged online to explain what they expect over the next four – and in some cases eight – years.

With the election over, reporters began anticipating Obama’s first moves as president and some of the obstacles he faces. Scientists are optimistic and seem to think Obama is the solution to many of the problems they have with the current administration. more

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AAAS Conference
Feb 12 – 16, 2009
Chicago
Student Anna Fong will present a poster entitled:
An Analysis on the Representation
of Disabled People in the News

6th World Conference of Science Journalists
June 30 – July 3, 2009
Central Hall Westminster, London, UK

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