Ian « The Grok Project

Schleifernaut

March 30, 2011

Hey there! Just another quick reminder that you should take a look at (and subscribe to!) my new blog: Schleifernaut. And here’s the fist post: Gangload Your Regulator. Thanks!

I have come to a decision. I love the concept and the subject matter of The Grok Project. Despite that fact, writing this blog is simply not what I’m motivated to do at this time in my life. And now I have a new concept! One about which I am passionate and which will, I… [Read more…]

Ian on TV!

January 5, 2011

0

Remember when I posted Rotarium? (http://grokproject.net/2010/08/14/rotarium/) Well, that was inspired by a visit to the lab where I work by Neil deGrasse Tyson! They shot a segment at the lab about artificial gravity to appear on NOVA ScienceNOW. They took a lot of video of me operating the rotating room, so chances are you can… [Read more…]

SPACING OUT: Eat, Grok, & Be Nerdy!

December 30, 2010

0

Greetings all! I know, I know. I fail at blogging. But the status of the Grok Project has not changed. Expect to see sporadic posting … when you least expect it! In the meantime, some of you may be able to experience The Grok Project LIVE! It’s another party at Arisia! Last year’s was so… [Read more…]

I Need Help from Hit Girl and Big Daddy!

October 8, 2010

0

Er … I mean … “I’m going on vacation!” For a week, to be precise. I plan to return with some new material for the Grok Project, but most of the time I’ll be hiding in the mountains. I’ll tell you all about it (and show photos) when I get back! Thanks for… [Read more…]

The Sound of One Hand Washing

October 6, 2010

5

Throughout history, people with disabilities have faced unique challenges which often call for technological solutions. This is the start of a series of posts intended to explore those challenges as well as the past and present science and technology used to address them. To do my best at grokking these issues, I’ll be performing a… [Read more…]