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Drinks and Science: Science Speakeasy

It was the evening of March 12 and the STEMcomm VIP team were in preparation mode for the Science Speakeasy. The Science Speakeasy was an event that was focused on eight different beverages where the science behind each beverage was…

The Physics Behind Sonic the Hedgehog

I remember the first time I played a Sonic the Hedgehog game. I was 8 years-old and had just bought Sonic Unleashed with my Toys R Us gift card (what a throwback). Coming home, I slapped on the Wii and…

A Revolution in Heart Transplants

A ‘Cool’ Way to Transport or Not?  Since their successful conception in 1967 by Dr. Christiaan Barnard, heart transplants have been a staple in the transplant world. They have provided many individuals with end stage cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart…

To the Depths (a sci-fi short story)

“What’s the password?” Said the person whose eyes peeked through the crack in the door.   “Cal.” Mel growled. Mel would have been stunning if xe didn’t currently resemble Odysseus during the worst of his trials. Xe was soaked through…

Science, Jazz, and Boba, OH MY!!

Last month on March 12th, the STEMComm VIP team had the pleasure of hosting the Sober Science Speakeasy, where we had several booths serve delicious mocktails and a jazz band playing some active music during the night, all while the…

Clarified Purple Cow Punch

This year, continuing the theme from the Taste of Science, the Georgia Tech STEMcomm team decided to host a Sober Science Speakeasy, a party all about the science of drinks. While looking around for something to prepare, the concept of…

Going Crazy in Quarantine? You’re Not Alone!

Due to the increasing numbers of people being infected with COVID-19 in the United States, many states have ordered a mandatory shelter-in-place. Most of these orders state that people cannot leave their homes except for essential reasons, such as grocery…