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GeekDad Daily Deal: DEVONthink Pro and Virtual Training Company

February 13, 2017Darren Blankenship

Two deals to choose from with today’s Daily Deal!

TV Says “I’m Not Dead Yet!” in Brand New Research

November 3, 2015Bill Shribman

New research sheds light on how kids today are using media.

Return of the Genealogy Geek, Part 3: The 1940 Census and Newspapers.com

November 2, 2015Jenny Bristol

Newspapers and census records are full of valuable information and story hints for those researching their family’s roots.

Return of the Genealogy Geek, Part 2: Ancestry Academy Teaches You Tips and Helps You Unlock Treasures

October 27, 2015Jenny Bristol

Take some classes at Ancestry Academy to get started with your family history research, or to uncover new resources for your already-extensive records.

Return of the Genealogy Geek, Part 1: Ancestry.com Continues to Expand and Deliver

October 20, 2015Jenny Bristol5

For long time readers of the blog, you may remember my series from four years ago entitled “Genealogy for Geeks,” in which I went through much of Ancestry.com’s functionality, along with other genealogy websites and services. This post begins a new series, reviewing Ancestry again, along with some new sites that are connected to Ancestry, the now-released 1940 census, and more. But I’ll begin with an introduction to genealogy and family history itself.

A Meditation Journey

July 1, 2015Rebecca Angel

Research shows meditation can help with stress, which when lowered, can help physical problems. But how to stop thinking of my next snack?

March 25 is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: An Education

March 25, 2015Sarah Pinault2

Join us for an education on Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, March 25, 2015.

Science Literacy: Statistics Shmatistics

November 13, 2014Rebecca Angel

Reading GeekMom will make your day 39% happier, your children 50% smarter, and the world 100% better. Hmm…maybe learning about statistics would help.

Fangasm: Supernatural Fangirls © University of Iowa Press

Fangasm: The Curious Case of The Supernatural Fangirl

June 21, 2014December 13, 2017Sophie Brown

Fangasm: Supernatural Fangirls is the story of two university professors, Lynn S. Zubernis and Katherine Larsen who also happen to be devoted Supernatural fans. The book follows them as they attend multiple conventions across the US and Canada, indulging in their passion whilst researching the subject with the intention of writing a book on fandom.

Why Librarians Matter

April 17, 2014December 14, 2017Rebecca Angel5

If you think librarians are all prim women, shushing loud children, you need to visit your local library and update your thinking. Librarians are the gateway to knowledge, defenders of freedom, and more!

Ants… in… Spaaace!

January 9, 2014December 14, 2017Karen Burnham

The latest ISS re-supply mission will include a shipment of ants involved in a K-12 educational research project.

Fund Childhood Cancer Research With Heroes For a Cure

September 7, 2013Nicole Wakelin

September is National Childhood Cancer Month and Northwestern Mutual has set a goal to raise $50,000 to fund 1,000 hours of research to cure the disease.

Tallest!

May 14, 2013Rebecca Angel1

My son was researching wonders of the modern world for an essay. He decided that Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, should be a modern wonder, saying it would stand tallest for a long, long time. I asked him to back that last statement up. What buildings were in construction that could top it soon?

He started researching and we both had a great time exclaiming over the architecture, engineering, and incredible amount of money being spent all over the world to create enormous buildings.

Branching Out With Ancestry.Com — Part Two, Les Filles du Roi

March 10, 2013Natania Barron

Part two in a continuing series about Ancestry.com, this time about the famed filles du roi in Quebec.

Go Team Liberty!

March 9, 2013Dakster Sullivan

Team Liberty’s goal is to raise $500 for cancer research in the name of little Liberty! Can they do it? With your help they can.

Branching Out With Ancestry.com — Part One, First Impressions

March 6, 2013Natania Barron

Part one in the adventures of a geek genealogy. Difficulty: dead ends, mysteries, and unusual origins.

Even In Utero, Babies Know Native Language

January 3, 2013December 13, 2017Natalie Zaman

New research indicates babies learn their native language, even while in utero.

Pixar Week: Why Do We Love Pixar Films?

June 24, 2012Patricia Vollmer

During these weeks leading up to the release of Brave, we GeekMoms have been happily discussing our favorite Pixar films, our favorite characters, and our favorite storylines. Also, we’ve been sharing memories of our first Pixar films and our first experiences with taking our kids to Pixar films on the big screen. At the end of Pixar week, we ask why we love Pixar so much.

Be a Super Hero!

March 15, 2012December 16, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Founded in March of 2000, St. Baldrick’s Foundation is the largest volunteer driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research. Since they’ve started, over 216,00 volunteers, including 21,000 women, have shaved their heads to help raise over $126 million for childhood cancer research. Now they have teamed up with the super heroes at Marvel […]

MMORPGs Can Hurt Marriages

February 15, 2012Kevin Makice

Study looks at how couples and gaming may, or may not, go together.

Enter the RootsTech Developers Challenge!

December 13, 2011Jenny Bristol

The second annual RootsTech Developers Challenge will award $5,000 to the developer who creates the best ancestry research application using available APIs. The deadline to apply is December 17, 2011 January 1, 2012, so hurry! Once you apply, your entry must be submitted on or before January 15, 2012. The winning entry will be announced […]

Where I Go When I’m Asleep

June 15, 2011GeekMom

Scientists at the University of Manchester in England have, for the first time, monitored the brain as it slips into unconsciousness. Through new imaging methods they have been watching as the human brain “talks” to itself in an ongoing study. It is hoped that this work will help in understanding stroke victims and others suffering […]

The Nerd State of Blissful Library Addiction

May 12, 2011Laura Grace Weldon26

According to the United States of Shame chart, I live in the nerdiest state. I can relate to the first part of Wikipedia’s definition of nerd. “Nerd is a term that refers to a person who avidly pursues intellectual activities, technical or scientific endeavors, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests, rather than engaging in more social or conventional activities.” I […]

Genome Sequencing: There’ll Be an App for That

March 23, 2011GeekMom6

Ten years ago, in spring 2001, I learned how to administer intravenous antibiotics. My younger son, a toddler at the time, was recovering from a protracted infection and emergency surgery. We’d spent two of the previous four months as residents in different hospitals already, but he still needed six more weeks of IV antibiotics. If […]

Active Videogames Count as Legitimate Exercise

March 9, 2011Kevin Makice

When Santa brought our family a Wii, my wife and I spent the first hour testing it out by punching each other’s Mii avatars. I broke a sweat, and woke up the next morning with sore shoulders from the experience. …

Girls Benefit from Video Game Co-Play

February 1, 2011Kevin Makice

Video games sometimes get roughed up by parents, teachers, and academics as having a negative impact on kids. However, a study conducted by researchers at Brigham Young University concluded that playing video games is good for girls … if they …

Future Geeky Gadgets to Connect Families

May 7, 2010Kevin Makice

Last month, industry and academic experts in human-computer interaction gathered in Atlanta for their annual CHI conference. The event was a chance for practitioners and theorists alike to share their work across a wide domain. A few of these projects …

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