If you are in the vicinity of Illinois, I've got a cool event to pass on: a fundraising dinner to help benefit Dr. Irene Pepperberg's work on intelligence and communication in Grey parrots. Go see Dr. Pepperberg talk about her research or participate in a meet-and-greet. Proceeds go to the Alex Foundation, and all details can be found at either this flyer or on the foundation's website.
Dr. Pepperberg gave a symposia talk at the University of Michigan last month and I really enjoyed hearing her speak, I encourage you all to go to the event (hey, its for a good cause!).
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In Joliet, to be precise. I happen to know that Irene, Alex, et al. could really use the money.
Is this the point to which we've sunk? Essentially panhandling for spare change to support research?
I'm not the biggest fan of the whole Alex-the-wonder-parrot thing on the scientific merits but even critics have to admit Pepperberg is good for scientific communication and outreach if nothing else...
sigh.