by Ismaiel | Jul 24, 2017 | Biology, Science
In this scientist spotlight post, we will learn about the controversial American biochemist Kary Mullis. Born on December 28, 1944 in Lenoir, North Carolina, Mullis developed an early interest in chemistry, claiming to have chemically synthesized fuel for model...
by Ismaiel | Jul 17, 2017 | Biology, Science
In today’s scientist spotlight post, we will learn about French-Canadian microbiologist Felix d’Herelle. He was born in Paris, France on April 25, 1873. d’Herelle attended school in Paris, completing only a high school education, and was therefore self-taught in the...
by Ismaiel | Jul 10, 2017 | Biology, General, Science
Many of us have felt demotivated by a test result at one point in time, and if you are currently in a summer study term, that time might be now, considering that you are probably in the midst of receiving midterm grades. But fear not, because as you will find out in...
by Jasmine | Jul 5, 2017 | General, Humanities, Politics, Science
If you’re ever feeling as though you need a dose of motivation, some inspiration, or just a good ol’ pick-me-up, TED talks will almost always do the trick. TED, as their slogan states, is a place for “ideas worth sharing”. Among TED’s 2400+ talks, you’re sure to find...
by Anya | Feb 24, 2017 | General, Science
Dr. Mae Jemison was born on October 17th, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama. When she was three years old, her family moved to Chicago, Illinois – the city she considers her hometown. It is here that her uncle introduced her to the world of science. Throughout her...
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...
