tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11551979427670759802011-07-28T17:57:42.242-04:00The Liberian Scientist is committed to promoting science communication and education throughout Liberia. Our blog offers an opportunity to discuss locally relevant science and health issues. It provides a forum for Liberian scientists to compare previous research and collaborate on future projects. Science educators are also encouraged to share information about curriculum and teaching techniques.theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155197942767075980.post-38346087634933048592010-01-13T23:31:00.003-05:002010-01-13T23:40:53.364-05:00In light of the recent events, the I-HELP Liberia project is momentarily shifting gears: we're hosting a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">shoe drive</span></b> for Haitian earthquake survivors!<div><br /><div>Please leave all used shoes (functional shoes are ideal) in Mr. Randolph's office:</div><div><br /></div><div>Hunter College High School--Room 409</div><div>71 East 94th Street</div><div>New York, NY 10128</div><div><br /></div><div>Questions or suggestions? Please don't hesitate to email us at theliberianscientist@gmail.com.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1155197942767075980-3834608763493304859?l=theliberianscientist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155197942767075980.post-17495774598070056272009-12-01T16:25:00.003-05:002009-12-01T16:39:50.360-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWL7DcTuEI/AAAAAAAAAB8/JP4NQkP-TL8/s1600/347px-World_Aids_Day_Ribbon.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410384374008100930" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 116px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWL7DcTuEI/AAAAAAAAAB8/JP4NQkP-TL8/s200/347px-World_Aids_Day_Ribbon.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br />December 1st is World AIDS Day. Seize the day to learn about HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. Visit the following websites, and spread the word!<br /><br />According to a new World Health Organization and UNAIDS estimate, more than two million AIDS-related deaths were reported globally in 2008, and two million children under the age of 15 now live with HIV. Studies also estimate that the number of new HIV infections has declined by about 17% since 2001. Still, for every five people infected, only two start treatment.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.worldaidsday.org/factsandstats/the-basics.aspx"></a><br /><p>GET THE FACTS TODAY. LEARN ABOUT HIV/AIDS SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION.</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/FastFacts/default.asp">http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/FastFacts/default.asp</a><a href="http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/FastFacts/default.asp">http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/FastFacts/default.asp</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.worldaidsday.org/">http://www.worldaidsday.org/</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.worldaidscampaign.org/en/Key-events/World-AIDS-Day">http://www.worldaidscampaign.org/en/Key-events/World-AIDS-Day</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1155197942767075980-1749577459807005627?l=theliberianscientist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155197942767075980.post-46100824197869881452009-12-01T16:13:00.006-05:002009-12-01T16:18:32.101-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWIHrFi4zI/AAAAAAAAAB0/LBt3p30lyk8/s1600/DSCN0180.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410380192761963314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWIHrFi4zI/AAAAAAAAAB0/LBt3p30lyk8/s320/DSCN0180.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWHhZ5OdLI/AAAAAAAAABs/_fNpTf-q760/s1600/DSCN0168.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410379535311860914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 272px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWHhZ5OdLI/AAAAAAAAABs/_fNpTf-q760/s320/DSCN0168.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWHcNwMriI/AAAAAAAAABk/ltQUncSLeuQ/s1600/DSCN0175.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410379446153424418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWHcNwMriI/AAAAAAAAABk/ltQUncSLeuQ/s320/DSCN0175.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWHXCyG-tI/AAAAAAAAABc/mArvqQOejtQ/s1600/DSCN0148.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410379357309303506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWHXCyG-tI/AAAAAAAAABc/mArvqQOejtQ/s320/DSCN0148.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWHMeobOTI/AAAAAAAAABU/IeNeACutVt8/s1600/DSCN0151.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410379175806318898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWHMeobOTI/AAAAAAAAABU/IeNeACutVt8/s320/DSCN0151.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bAoXiuTPSyg/SxWHFLt1UBI/AAAAAAAAABM/NPe9AEsIem8/s1600/DSCN0180.JPG"></a></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1155197942767075980-4610082419786988145?l=theliberianscientist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155197942767075980.post-42915351288082690562009-11-15T20:16:00.003-05:002009-11-15T20:21:50.926-05:00<p>The Liberian Scientist editing team cordially invites you to an I-HELP Liberia concert and benefit!</p><p>When: Saturday, November 28<br />6:00 PM to 9:00 PM<br /><br />Where: Hunter College High School<br />71E 94th St. New York, NY 10128<br /><br />Admission: $25 suggested donation<br />ONLY $10 FOR HUNTER STUDENTS!<br /><br />To make reservations or purchase tickets:<br />See Asumana Randolph in room 409, or call:<br />Office: (212) 860-1286<br />Cell: (718) 607-7332<br />Email: ihelpliberia@gmail.com </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1155197942767075980-4291535128808269056?l=theliberianscientist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155197942767075980.post-39885375268536486372009-10-21T08:04:00.007-04:002009-10-21T17:42:36.223-04:00Are you interested in helping us collect articles?<br /><br />We need volunteers to educate Liberian students and teachers about <em>The Liberian Scientist. </em>Without your help, Liberian scientists may not learn of this exciting opportunity to publish their work. Please send your name, phone number, and email address to <a href="mailto:theliberianscientist@gmail.com">theliberianscientist@gmail.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1155197942767075980-3988537526853648637?l=theliberianscientist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155197942767075980.post-41457217089461405182009-10-21T07:52:00.003-04:002009-10-21T07:56:49.766-04:00CALLING ALL LIBERIAN SCIENCE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND ENTHUSIASTS...<br /><em></em><br /><em>The Liberian Scientist </em>is ready for submissions. Please consider sending ANY AND ALL originial science research papers or science-related essays to <a href="mailto:theliberianscientist@gmail.com">theliberianscientist@gmail.com</a>. Please also help publicize this website: spread the word that the site offers opportunity to publish science work and encourage your friends/colleagues to submit.<br /><br />Any questions or comments, contact us at theliberianscientist@gmail.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1155197942767075980-4145721708946140518?l=theliberianscientist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155197942767075980.post-1966027221487161862009-10-19T19:51:00.003-04:002009-10-19T20:04:32.039-04:00Gillian Collins, representative of The Liberian Scientist and I-HELP Liberia Project, will be speaking at the African Environmental Conference on October 30, 2009 at Bowie State University. Gillian's lecture will include discussion of the environmetal issues facing African countries and a goal-setting activity to promote sustainable development.<br /><br />See this article for details: <a href="http://www.theliberiantimes.com/article_2009_09_23_0021.shtml">http://www.theliberiantimes.com/article_2009_09_23_0021.shtml</a>.<br />Check back for updates on this exciting event!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1155197942767075980-196602722148716186?l=theliberianscientist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155197942767075980.post-8033317405285674252009-09-03T11:30:00.004-04:002009-09-03T11:36:29.704-04:00<div align="left">Check out recent articles about <em>The Liberian Scientist...</em><br /></div><ul><li><a href="http://www.theliberiantimes.com/article_2009_07_31_5013.shtml">http://www.theliberiantimes.com/article_2009_07_31_5013.shtml</a></li><li><a href="http://www.liberianobserver.com/node/1221">http://www.liberianobserver.com/node/1221</a></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1155197942767075980-803331740528567425?l=theliberianscientist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155197942767075980.post-1823181263254846122009-09-02T20:19:00.002-04:002009-09-02T20:57:17.546-04:00<strong>Newsflash!</strong><br /><br />The I-HELP Liberia team has recently compiled and delivered a set of digital science materials for Liberian students and teachers. The shipment contains CDs and USB drives with study guides for Chemistry, Biology, Math and Physics. A hard drive with extensive medical school materials is also on its way to Liberia.<br /><br />In addition, every CD includes antivirus software and an Open Office installation, which we hope will protect and assist Liberian computer users.<br /><br />Many thanks to Micheal Keating and Ellen Kwame Corkum for delivering the materials!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1155197942767075980-182318126325484612?l=theliberianscientist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155197942767075980.post-37110725538650625962009-07-28T18:08:00.004-04:002009-07-28T18:26:35.844-04:00<div><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><em>The Liberian Scientist</em> is ready to receive submissions!</strong></span></span></div><br /><div>Please visit our website <a href="http://www.theliberianscientist.com/">http://www.theliberianscientist.com/</a> to submit an original research paper. Topics may include, but are not limited to:</div><br /><ul><li><div align="left">Biology</div></li><li><div align="left">Chemistry</div></li><li><div align="left">Environmental Science </div></li><li><div align="left">Engineering </div></li><li><div align="left">Physics </div></li><li><div align="left">Science Education </div></li><li><div align="left">Science Policy </div></li></ul><div>Selected papers will be published in our online journal and accessible to the international community!</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>We look forward to reading your work :)</strong></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1155197942767075980-3711072553865062596?l=theliberianscientist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155197942767075980.post-35255320709926673922009-07-07T16:27:00.007-04:002009-07-07T17:10:00.669-04:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"><strong>About <em>The Liberian Scientist</em> </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The Liberian Scientist</span></strong></em> was founded in 2009 as Liberia's first online science journal. Our digital archives offer Liberian science students, teachers, and researchers opportunity to communicate their work to the larger community. Research papers are reviewed for submission by editors at Hunter College High School, a school in New York City. </span></div><span style="color:#000000;"><div align="left"><br />We believe Liberia's sustainable post-Civil War rehabilitation is contingent on a revival of its scientific culture. By providing a vehicle for scientists to showcase their research, <em>The Liberian Scientist</em> serves as a reminder of Liberian innovative capacity. Clearly science is alive in Liberia.</div><div align="left"><br />Beyond our archives, <em>The Liberian Scientist</em> is committed to promoting science communication and education throughout Liberia. Our blogs offer opportunity to discuss locally relevant science and health issues. We also offer resources for science educators, including curriculum suggestions and discussion groups.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>The objectives of this blog are...</strong></span></div><ul><li><div align="left">To offer Liberian scientists opportunity to share research with their Liberian peers and the international community </div></li><li><div align="left">To facilitate dialogue addressing scientific and health issues affecting local communities</div></li><li><div align="left">To provide Liberian science teachers access to educational resources, including discussion forums</div></li><li><div align="left">To foster curiosity and innovation within the Liberian science community</div></li></ul><p align="left">This blog is a chance for the Liberian science community to ask questions, exhange experiences, and brainstorm for the future. We are listening!</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1155197942767075980-3525532070992667392?l=theliberianscientist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>theliberianscientistnoreply@blogger.com4