Our Science Fashion Show, and My Part In It!
During the planning for the science fashion show, I found myself feeling a bit behind. I am not typically great at outreach and that was a huge part of this project. I really got to put my skills to work…
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personal stories, essays, and reflections about doing science or learning science.
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…
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!…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Georgia Tech
Written by Aparna Arul and Ayushee Kalura As rising 4th years reflecting on our time at Georgia Tech, we were curious about other students’ experiences and the advice they would give the past version of themselves who were entering college…
A Letter to Fellow Struggling Students
Hi. I’m a 4th year student, and sometimes I almost can’t believe it. For those like me who have also struggled in their studies here at Tech, I’m sure you might be able to understand where I’m coming from. Tech…
Why Design?
One of the most challenging questions I am asked as a designer is why I chose the study path I chose. I am often asked Isn’t that just the same as being an art major? or Why not choose something…
Dressing Up as Dora for Science
What’s the first thing you notice about this photo? Maybe it’s the girl in the paper towel shirt with a tin foil backpack posing as Dora? Or maybe the girl with the construction paper boots or the girl with the…