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ORDER OF THE SCIENCE SCOUTS OF EXEMPLARY REPUT AND ABOVE AVERAGE PHYSIQUE

For the propagation of an ideal where science communicators can meet firstly, for drinks; secondly, for communicating; and ultimately, for networking.

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Members are:

- not opposed to alcohol.

- fond of IPCC reports (especially the pictures).

- mostly in agreement with the "truth."

- into badges.

- grieving for the slow and miserable death of the Hubble Space Telescope.

- possibly possessed of supernatural powers.

- not in the business of total world domination

- committed to the constant and diligent presentation of science stories, be it to editors, producers, directors, educators, relatives and/or friends of various ilk, in an effort to lessen the gap that is this thing we call public scientific literacy.

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The "Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah, I've got a TV gig" badge.

In which the recipient plays a significant science performance role in TV. This badge is nullified if recipient is always shown wearing a lab coat.

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The "I've been published at the New Yorker" badge. In which the recipient has published a science piece at the venerable New Yorker. Pretty much means the recipient has to pay for drinks in subsequent meetings.
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"I've been rejected by the New Yorker" badge, the "I blog about science" badge and many more...

SCIENCE SCOUTS