There is no escaping challenging social issues. Since the 1970s, the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers has sought to overcome its reputation for being a male-dominated field. For instance, many colleges offer scholarship programs for female undergraduates as incentives for young women to pursue careers in scientific research. Yet, the last […]
Author: Victoria Tarasova
A Wrinkle in Time?
We’ve all had this moment: one instant we’re too tired or distracted to think about the words coming out of our mouths and the next thing we know, we’ve said something that, to put it lightly, doesn’t exactly reflect that brilliant, intellectually stimulating side of ourselves. Ever wish you could change history to erase that […]
Glamorous Energy
With rising fuel costs, increasingly polluted air, and depleting natural resources, scientists are researching more ways to conserve and find energy resources. Here are a few of the interesting and unusual possibilities that have been investigated during the summer: 1) Diamonds: A durable, stable, shiny, and coveted symbol of glamour and status for centuries, diamonds […]
Fighting Nuclear Radiation in Fukushima
An earthquake that released 9.0 magnitude waves was followed by a subsequent tsunami that killed hundreds of people, caused buildings and ships to be washed away from shore, and triggered a series of massive fires. Hundreds of people are dead and thousands remain missing. Now, Japanese civilians must also face the aftermath of what is […]
