The Columbus City Council on Monday seated new members of the Civilian Police Review Board, though they split over one nominee whose social-media post last week said there was no need to wait for the facts on the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Ma Khia Bryant by a Columbus police officer.
Kyle Strickland, 30, posted on his personal Facebook account Wednesday that in the case of the fatal shooting the day before: do not let anyone tell you to wait for all the facts while they simultaneously frame their own narrative of what occurred. We’ve seen this story before. Over and over again.
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From superbugs to climate, new WOSU series highlights latest in science
Between the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and our growing reliance on technology, science has, perhaps, never been more important in our society.
Yet, people often feel like they don’t understand – or can’t comprehend – the scientific issues that play such a vital role in our daily lives.
A new television series, a partnership between COSI (the Center of Science and Industry) in Columbus and The Ohio State University, hopes to improve that understanding.
“There’s this growing science illiteracy, so the idea of making science accessible and exciting has been a passion of mine personally,” said Frederic Bertley, president and CEO of COSI and host of the show, “QED With Dr. B.” “How can we make science engaging and exciting, and how can we take it to the next level for adults?”