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Climate Change in the American Mind: December 2020 Paul Oh Thu, 02/11/2021 - 14:14

What’s the deal with COVID-19 and our sense of smell? Paul Oh Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:48

DeeDee Wright Paul Oh Tue, 02/09/2021 - 21:59 Postdoctoral Fellow in Science Education Research and Evaluation

DeeDee Wright joined NCSE in 2021 following a 25-year career teaching K-12 science and supporting teachers as a curriculum coordinator. As part of the NCSE team, DeeDee explores the ways in which our climate change and evolution curriculum impact teachers and students across the U.S. She will complete her doctoral studies in Ecology with a Human-Environment Specialization at Colorado State University in May 2021.

A pair of climate justice instruction bills in Minnesota Paul Oh Fri, 02/05/2021 - 08:17

It’s not about what the virus wants, it’s about what the humans do Paul Oh Thu, 02/04/2021 - 09:11

"Making the Grade?" in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Paul Oh Wed, 02/03/2021 - 09:01

America is too often failing students on climate change Paul Oh Tue, 02/02/2021 - 08:21 Link to Article https://thebulletin.org/2021/02/america-is-too-often-failing-students-on-climate-change/ Publication Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Type of Article Read Article Date of Article Tue, 02/02/2021 - 12:00

Congratulations to Richard E. Lenski Paul Oh Fri, 01/29/2021 - 11:47

A sixth climate change education bill in New York Paul Oh Fri, 01/29/2021 - 09:36

Darwin Day approaches Paul Oh Fri, 01/29/2021 - 09:07

A new climate change education bill in Connecticut Paul Oh Fri, 01/29/2021 - 08:25

In the past few years, drag has enjoyed mass popularity thanks to growing acceptance for various forms of art and self-expression. It’s a common misconception that only men can wear drag, but there are many drag subgenres. The kind of drag mostly seen on popular shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race is known as “drag queens”, where men dress as women and adopt more exaggerated female features and behaviours. Another type of drag is when women dress as men, known as “drag kings”. Some women also do drag by adopting the same exaggerated makeup and parodying what drag queens do, and these are known as “bio queens”. For this article, in particular, we’ll be focusing on drag queen or bio queen style makeup and fashion.

Find your style

Drag queens are known for their individualistic style. The whole point of drag is to shake up the norm, so there are no rules to what you can wear. If you’re just doing drag as a hobby, you can experiment with the clothes available in your wardrobe, or you can shop around thrift stores to build an outfit. If you have the talent for it, you can even sew your own costumes. However, if you’ve decided to become a more serious performer, you might want to consider investing in lace wigs and reaching out to designers to help create better costumes.

Practice with makeup

Drag queens use a ton of makeup. Part of this is to emphasise the illusion of femininity. Most drag queens use makeup to hide certain masculine traits and look softer and more feminine. Exaggerated features and colourful looks are also helpful for drag queens who perform on stage. Other times, drag queens use makeup just to have fun and not necessarily look like a woman. Again, there are no hard and fast rules to drag queen makeup. It all depends on what you want to accomplish. There are countless tutorials online on how to do different types of drag looks, so you are spoiled for choice regarding learning how to do your makeup. You don’t have to worry about getting heavy-duty stage makeup or high pigment just yet. Even drugstore makeup is sufficient for practice and experimentation

Pin down your drag identity

Drag queens say that doing drag is like stepping into another person’s body. Some drag queens even have a name for their drag selves. It can be quite liberating to have an opportunity to be someone different. If you’re usually a quiet and meek person, maybe invent a drag persona that’s louder and more aggressive.

Drag serves a wide range of purposes, from entertainment to self-expression. More people are being introduced to dramatic and exaggerated makeup alongside artistic and creative costumes, so it’s an exciting time for the beauty and fashion industry. If you’re hoping to jump into the drag scene, try to go for your own unique style and persona instead of following what your favourite drag queen is doing. Drag’s motto is individualism, so forge your own path.

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Catherine Henry Paul Oh Tue, 01/26/2021 - 11:49 Short Bio

Catherine Henry is an NCSE Graduate Student Outreach Fellow. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Environmental Science and is currently a doctoral candidate in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University. Her dissertation research explores the impact of management practices on patterns of tree recruitment and growth in northern hardwood forests.

One Planet: Michael Mann On The New Climate War And How To Fight It Paul Oh Mon, 01/25/2021 - 20:51 Link to Article https://www.kalw.org/post/one-planet-michael-mann-new-climate-war-and-how-fight-it Publication KALW Type of Article Listen to Recording Date of Article Mon, 01/25/2021 - 12:00

Forests and climate change: From literacy to action Paul Oh Mon, 01/25/2021 - 16:04

New bill targeting climate change education in Connecticut Paul Oh Fri, 01/22/2021 - 20:32

New antiscience legislation in Oklahoma Paul Oh Fri, 01/22/2021 - 08:00

How well is climate change addressed in schools? Paul Oh Thu, 01/21/2021 - 14:36 Link to Article https://naee.org.uk/how-well-is-climate-change-addressed-in-schools/ Publication UK National Association for Environmental Education Type of Article Read Article Date of Article Tue, 01/12/2021 - 12:00

Science Moms: A group of scientists sharing climate change resources Paul Oh Thu, 01/21/2021 - 14:34 Link to Article https://www.pahomepage.com/top-stories/science-moms-a-local-group-of-scientists-sharing-climate-change-resources/ Publication PAHomepage Type of Article Read Article Date of Article Wed, 01/20/2021 - 12:00

Mom and Dad Are Fighting: Dino Dilemma Edition Paul Oh Thu, 01/21/2021 - 14:32 Link to Article https://slate.com/podcasts/mom-and-dad-are-fighting/2021/01/slates-parenting-podcast-dinosaurs-and-concerts Publication Slate Type of Article Listen to Recording Date of Article Thu, 01/21/2021 - 12:00