Ever wonder what your undergraduate science education would have been like if you attended university during the Middle Ages? We can understand this by exploring the science curriculum of students at Oxford University during the 14th century and how it…
Imposter syndrome is a phrase that many people in academia are uniquely familiar with. The feeling that maybe you aren’t smart enough for your major or that you were accepted into your college by mistake is fairly common in these…
Reality is defined by the world we live in and the rules it is bound by. Physics, time, societal norms—these are all things that limit us to what we call our reality. But what if we could generate a new…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…