Category Story Time

personal stories, essays, and reflections about doing science or learning science.

Blind Box Culture and Its Appeal

What is it? The first time I heard about what a blind box is, I was skeptical about the appeal. The first blind box I ever got was gifted to me and they came from the Sonny Angel series. I…

So You Hate Your Major… Now What?

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…

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…

All About the April 2024 Eclipse

Eclipses are captivating astronomical phenomena that occur when the alignment of celestial bodies results in one object obscuring another, either partially or entirely. This article explores the two main types of eclipses – lunar and solar – and delves into…