Homelessness is a longstanding problem in Los Angeles County, and the data shows that it is getting worse. Between 2013 and 2015 alone, the homeless population in Los Angeles increased by 12% (Jamison et al., 2015). In many cases, these homeless individuals are struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, or both. These problems often go untreated, which can cause the … [Read more...] about Mental Illness Among the Homeless and Incarcerated of Los Angeles
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Liu Yang
"From day one, I have been told I am no different from the male astronauts. As a pilot, I flew in the sky. Now that I am an astronaut, I will fly in space." -Liu Yang Liu Yang is China’s first female astronaut to travel into space. Yang began her journey towards space when she enrolled in aviation school and later enlisted in … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Liu Yang
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Dr. Fabiola Gianotti
It's always good news when you're closer to the truth. - Fabiola Gianotti Dr. Fabiola Gianotti is a well-respected particle physicist and just recently took over the role as Director-General of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). She is the first woman to ever hold that title. She earned a PhD in … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Dr. Fabiola Gianotti
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Sheryl Sandberg
“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”- Sheryl Sandberg Sheryl Sandberg is a technology executive and activist. Although she was not educated in a STEM field, her executive business skills help make her an excellent leader of a STEM company and definitely qualify her as an extraordinary woman in a science, … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Sheryl Sandberg
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Spotlight on Ayanna Howard
“Your best champion and cheerleader is yourself. Always be proud of your accomplishments, big or small.”- Ayanna Howard Ayanna Howard is a roboticist. Her main goal is to implement human intelligence systems into autonomous robotic structures. These are basically just robots that can think for themselves. Ayanna Howard first … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Spotlight on Ayanna Howard