Skepticism

REBECCA WON!

I am currently in the midst of studying for my upcoming differential equations test, but I had to take a break to tell you that REBECCA WON THE PUBLIC RADIO TALENT QUEST CONTEST! Rebecca just phoned me to tell inform me that she had won. She is away from her computer and asked me to post the exciting news here.

I am so proud of Rebecca. This is truly a good day for skepticism and for women in skepticism. Check out the official results here.

Okay, back to calculating the maximum amount of brine in tank #1…. sigh…

Evelyn

Evelyn is a geologist, writer, traveler, and skeptic residing in Cape Town, South Africa with frequent trips back to the US for work. She has two adorable cats; enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking; and has a very large rock collection. You can follow her on twitter @GeoEvelyn. She also writes a geology blog called Georneys.

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31 Comments

  1. Though I never had a doubt, I can't help but feel like YELLING ABOUT IT!

    That's FABULOUS NEWS!

    BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

  2. Woohoo! Way to go Rebecca! I hope my votes helped.

    It's like a TAM5 wish come true: "Skepticism and the Media"

  3. I told you so! I told you so! I told you so! I told you so! I told you so! I told you so! I told you so! I told you so! I told you so! I told you so! …

    (Okay. I won't spam your blog as much as I did the JREF forums…)

    Congratulations, 'Becca!

  4. Hooray Rebecca! If you ever need anyone to do some skeptical investigating in Kansas City (and trust me, there's a lot to be investigated around here), I'm your woman. (I actually do radio stuff! Really! Probably not the best idea to leave an offer like this in blog comments…ahem.)

  5. Ye! Hay! Congradulations to rebecca

    Now back when I was at R.P.I. we called that class 'Difficult Equations', is it that way at M.I.T. today ?

  6. Wow! I'm so thrilled.

    Congrats. She didn't "win" it. She earned that spot!

    Rebecca is now officially ready for the big time. The question is, is the big time ready for Rebecca?

  7. Rock on, Rebecca!

    jsg, undergraduates at MIT call differential equations "18.03" ("eighteen-oh-three"). I doubt that's what Evelyn is taking right now; globe-trotting geologists have better ways to spend their time.

  8. Well done, I'm very happy about this and hope the CPB shows some sense and funds the development of the show.

  9. I totally knew it. :-) Congratulations, Rebecca! I look forward to hearing the **fun** side of scientific skepticism coming from a mainstream media outlet.

  10. Good Gosh, Rebecca!!! You rock! Congratulations!

    I can’t wait to hear the pilot!

    That’s one heck of an early birthday present. Woohoo!

  11. Congratiolations Rebecca, your show was enjoyable and a deserving winner. Show no mercy, but be gently.

    ^^

  12. Rebecca,

    Let me add my sincere congratulations. Your dedication to science, reason & critical thinking–not to mention your humor and talent–have earned you this spot, and I'm excited that you and your skeptical values are going to get into a far wider public forum than in the past. I'd guess the 10 grand ain't bad either ;-)

    Enjoy your birthday party! I wish I could be there–especially now.

    Brian

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