My Experience at ASF!
STEMComm takes Atlanta Science Festival… A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of being a part of a very special presentation: The Devil Wears Science! (I am still obsessed with the name) This was my first time being…
Ivana Olivo
Ivana is currently an undergraduate at Georgia Tech studying computer science. On a day off, you may find her binge-watching her new favorite TV show, playing with her two dogs, or playing solitaire/doing a crossword.
Veganism- Doing More Environmental Harm than Good?
Intro/Background Vegan- I am sure by now you have heard of the term either from someone you know trying it out, or the millions of social media profiles promoting the lifestyle. Whether you have a friend that’s been vegan for…
ADHD Comics: Reflection on Adaptation Project
Wait, I have ADHD? Recently, I found out that I have ADHD, and it seemingly came at a time when many other women in the world were realizing the same thing. But why was I only getting diagnosed now, at…
My Experience (so far) as a Woman in CS
Women in STEM! Women in STEM! Women in STEM! It seems as though every conversation I have had with a woman I just met in my major of CS never fails to include the line “women in STEM! That’s us!…
Behind the Baking: Leavening
Introduction Welcome to the second installment of my Baking Science series! This time, I’m putting a variety of leavening agents to the test to see how they perform based on taste, texture, and overall look. I will be baking three…
Is that Marilyn Monroe… or Albert Einstein?!
What’s Computer Vision anyway? When I hear the term “computer vision”, the first thing that comes to mind is a computer with eyes that enable it to have a sense of vision. Although this is not the exact definition the…
The Science of Baking Pt.2
Introduction Welcome to Part 2 of The Science of Baking! Since this is the second installment of the series, I would recommend going back and reading part 1. This article will go through an experiment of baking a flaky pastry…
The Science of Baking Pt. 1
Introduction Have you ever wondered how exactly baking turns a soupy batter or a thick paste into a beautiful cake or cookie? Think no further, this article will soon explain what goes into the magic that is baking and some…