by Ana-Maria | Apr 22, 2017 | General
Earth day is an annual event that takes place on April 22, which aims to raise awareness on the need for environmental action. This environmental movement began in 1970, bringing over 20 million Americans together in attempt to increase ecological awareness. Today,...
by Anya | Apr 20, 2017 | Careers, General, Student Tips
Are you thinking of applying for a job this summer? Are you submitting your resume for an internship or a co-op job? If you’re nervous about getting your resume in shape for these processes, fear not, and read on for seven tips on brushing up your resume. Include a...
by Anya | Apr 17, 2017 | Astronomy, General
Mary Winston Jackson was born on April 9, 1921. She grew up in Hampton, Virginia. She attended all-black schools in Hampton. Eventually, she obtained a dual bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physical Sciences from Hampton Institute in 1942. Between 1942 and 1951,...
by Anya | Apr 10, 2017 | Astronomy, General
Katherine Goble Johnson was born on August 26th, 1918. She grew up in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. From a young age, Johnson had a love for numbers and she counted everything she could. She had such an affinity for math that she sped through school, starting...
by Anya | Apr 7, 2017 | General
Dorothy Vaughan was born on September 20th, 1910. Her hometown was Kansas City, Missouri. In 1929, at 19 years old, she obtained her B.A. in Mathematics from Wilberforce University. Vaughan taught math at Robert Russa Monton High School in Farmville, Virginia until...
by Ana-Maria | Mar 31, 2017 | General, Student Tips
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” -Pablo Picasso Children have an innate curiosity and desire to learn. They dream big and let their imagination run wild. However, as we grow up, the stresses and pressures of school...
