Bad science?

Some reactions to the recent Science issue spotlighting some work in network science.

http://www.scientificblogging.com/adaptive_complexity/networks_are_killing_science

Room change for BA 762

Gentlefolk, we have changed rooms. From now on, class meets in B&E 446. Well, except for when we don't, which is:

• Sept4. Meet in B&E 452
• Dec 11. Meet in B&E 209

Predicting baseball injuries

The article doesn't say much, but still interesting:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/sports/baseball/08injuries.html

Getting used to technology

On getting used to technology.

NSF Workshops on Anthropological Methods

Here are some upcoming workshops along with application deadlines. Two of them are Feb 15. More info on all available on the Methods Mall, at http://www.qualquant.net/training/

1. NSF's 2009, one-week summer courses on research methods in cultural anthropology (for those with the Ph.D.) Application deadline: Feb 15
   
2. NSF's field training program in Bolivia (for graduate students). Application deadline: Feb 15
   
3. NSF's  three-week summer training program in research design for cultural anthropology (for graduate students). Application deadline: April 1

Labrador decision model