“When” to Do Things by Daniel H. Pink
Nowadays, I “read” books mostly by listening to them. When you have to read textbooks and research papers all day, it’s easier on the eyes and the brain to just have someone do all the reading for you. One of…
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Janna Levin’s Black Hole Survival Guide
What would happen if you fell into a black hole? It’s a question that you want answered fast. After reading verbose academic articles all semester, Black Hole Survival Guide feels like a breath of fresh air. At a slim 190…
Diary of an Undergraduate Thesis: The Finale
This is a continuation of my first article from last semester where I started my undergraduate thesis writing process. You can find that here. ——————————— January 24nd, 2024 Just submitted my methods and materials section. Honestly, at this point I’m…
Penitentes
If you wander over to the high-altitude regions of the Andes, you might spot fields of white figures, kneeling as if in prayer. Known as penitentes (based on the Spanish for penitent, one in penance), these are snow formations in…
The Magic of Shrinky Dinks and My ASF After Dark Experience
My first semester at StemCOMM VIP offered both excitement and trepidation when I learned about the ASF After Dark event. Since high school, I hadn’t been involved in planning science-related activities, and I worried my knowledge in science related topics…
Is Love Truly Blind? An Analysis of the Popular Dating Show
\ From its initial debut on Netflix in 2020, Love is Blind has captured audiences and secured itself as one of the most popular dating reality shows of the 21st century. What makes Love Is Blind different from other popular…
The Joy of Humanity and Clothing: Growing Culture and Protecting Our Planet Earth
While exploring the world of clothing and textiles, I created a collage of videos based off what I consider to be “The Joy of Humanity and Clothing”, culture. While culture is beautiful and a root joy for nearly all cultures,…
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: What Will You Put on Your Plate?
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals written by Michael Pollan is an intriguing book about the current food situation of America and by marking major developments in food and his journey to find “the best” way to…