Loyal Scaiaholics will recall I am, in addition to my tremendous modesty, one of the smartest people on Earth. Each week, Mensa sends a newsletter titled, “Weekly Brainwave.”You might think this newsletter would contain academic journal articles about theoretical physics or cutting edge technology that could someday cure cancer while simultaneously giving your clothes that “fresh from the laundry…
I got my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today.https://twitter.com/scaia/status/1355190349241741316While I was there, the line of cars was ripe for microphone shovin’. I sidled up to several cars to ask them how they feel about getting the vaccine [spoilers: every one of them was in favor].I had actually set up outside…
This week, a revamped Engineering and Innovation Hall opens at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The museum teams with Texas Instruments to give wee tykes a hands-on display of how they can apply the math and science they’re learning about.Last week, the Perot Museum brought some li’l munchkins from schools in Dallas to try…
I met Ross Perot only once, but it was a memorable encounter. Perot died today at his home in Dallas.He’s not featured in this picture, but that is a shot taken at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. I’ve always enjoyed stopping at their media events when a new exhibit arrives.When the museum first opened…