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Inspirational Women Bosses on Buzzfeed
I’d like to thank Buzzfeed for including a quote of mine in their 21 Tips for Slaying At Work from Top Bosses
Engineering For You 2 Video Contest
Does the world of engineering excite you? Are you able to create an inspiring 1-2 minute video about one of the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenges? If so, consider entering the Engineering For You 2 Video Contest for a chance to win $25,000!
My Thoughts on The Imitation Game
I’ve been chomping at the bit for months to see The Imitation Game. It arrived in larger cities well before it appeared here in central Illinois, even being postponed further because the theaters bumped it to show The Interview. Theaters disappoint me with their skewed priorities! You may have heard the buzz around this movie about British […]
The Fantastic Fur of Sea Otters
The latest in the series, Deep Look, takes a close up peek at the fur of sea otters and why it is so good at keeping them warm in cold water. “Sea otters aren’t just cute — they’re a vivid example of life on the edge. Unlike whales and other ocean mammals, sea otters have […]
Inside the International Space Station Control Room
I have attended a few NASA events, including the last shuttle launch and the launch of MAVEN. I visited Johnson Space Center in May 2013, tweeting images and thoughts from my visit. The image above was seen by Jennifer Welsh at Business Insider and included in a post, with my permission. “Joanne Manaster, a biologist at the […]
Help Read Science! Raise Funds for Literacy Projects
Saturday, January 24 from noon to 4pm (in YOUR timezone) is time set aside to sit down and read for the National Read-a-thon Day as sponsored by the National Book Foundation whose mission is to expand the audience for literature in America. At Read Science! Jeff and I want to encourage you to take some time to read […]
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