by Anya | Feb 15, 2017 | General, High school, Student Life
If you’re a high school student looking for something to do for the summer, wanting to meet like-minded students from all over the country or even the world, or expand on what you’re learning in school, then this is the blog post for you! Below, I share my experiences...
by Anya | Feb 9, 2017 | General, Science
Many different studies have proven again and again that women’s participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, or STEM, are much lower than men’s. For example, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, has shown that less...
by Ana-Maria | Feb 4, 2017 | General
You have likely seen the classic 1993 movie, Free Willy. The captivating story of an orphaned boy named Jesse who befriends Willy, an uncooperative whale at a nearby marine park. After Willy saves Jesse from drowning when he accidentally falls in the tank, Jesse...
by Anya | Jan 30, 2017 | Computer Science, General, Math
Ada Lovelace (born Augusta Ada Byron) is widely accepted as the world’s first computer programmer. Born in 1815, she was raised by her mother, Lady Anne Isabella Milbanke Byron, alone. Lady Byron separated from Ada’s father, Lord George Gordon Byron, shortly after Ada...
by Ana-Maria | Jan 28, 2017 | General, Student Life
Have you ever dreamt of travelling the world? Here are my top three reasons why I think everyone needs to travel… Expand your knowledge “Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have travelled.” -Mohammed Travelling gives you the opportunity to learn...
by Anya | Jan 27, 2017 | General, Physics, Student Life
If you’re thinking about attending a science conference, a networking event, or anything similar, it can be difficult to know how to prepare for it. And if you’ve never attended one of these events before, they can be overwhelming. I recently attended the Canadian...
