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Self-Care Series, Part 4: Ethan Needs To Live In The Moment And Celebrate Simple Things In Life

During these difficult times it is easy to view the future as a light at the end of a dark tunnel. The future is where we we can finally take...

Countdown To Mars!

Do you remember where you were on August 6, 2012? That was the day NASA landed the Curiosity rover on Mars. Curiosity was meant to explore the Red Planet for...

Self-Care Series, Part 3: Caitlin Needs To Stay Connected

There are many ways to think about “wellness” and it looks different for every person. Before the pandemic hit, I was invited to a total of three weddings in 2020...

Recovering Covid-19 Learning Loss Through Out-Of-School Time

Sustained school closures and the transition to the virtual school environment have had a dramatic effect on the education of students across America. The learning lost during the last year...

Self Care Series, Part 2: Kaski Needs Time Outside To Vibe

In the fall of 2019, a friend and I impulsively signed up to run a half marathon that was 5 weeks away. We had been preparing for about ZERO weeks...

Self-Care Series, Part 1: Sophia Needs Movement To Get Through Her Day!

First of all, I’d like to say that there isn’t a right or wrong way to practice self-care. When I used to hear that word thrown around I would do...

Women On The Front Lines Of Covid-19

WOMEN ON THE FRONT LINES OF COVID-19 This post features sixteen women who are at the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. From doctors to researchers to engineers, this...

Time’s Kid Of The Year 2020

TIME’S KID OF THE YEAR 2020 For the first time ever, TIME has selected a Kid of the Year. Out of thousands of American kids aged 8-16, the pool was...

Hanukkah Sameach!

Hanukkah Sameach! To celebrate the holiday, we are highlighting three incredible Jewish scientists for our STEM Spotlight.  Barbara Liskov, Computer Scientist Vera Rubin, Astronomer Lise Meitner...