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In the 21st century, nearly every medium of art consumption has changed. Movie theaters and television have largely given way to streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon, while CDs and digital downloads have similarly been forsaken in favor of Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora. Because of the prevalence of DIY, independent releases, musicians have been hit harder … [Read more...] about The Music Industrialist: An Introduction

Chinese restaurants are ubiquitous in the United States, the image of Chinese takeout pervades in American culture.  So how is it, that such a different culture from across the world has found its cuisine all across the American continent, while others have been here longer but remain clustered in certain regions.  A long, winding history brought Chinese restaurants to their … [Read more...] about Chinese Restaurants in American Culture

       “I don't walk into the lab in the morning thinking, 'I am a woman, and I will carry out an experiment that will conquer the world.' I am a scientist, not male or female. A scientist.”        Ada Yonath was born into a poor family in Jerusalem where her family lived in a small four-room apartment with other families. Despite her family’s … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Ada Yonath

      "The search for knowledge is a long and difficult task"- Fabiola Gianotti             Dr. Fabiola Gianotti is an unwavering optimist who grew up loving both science and art by taking influence from her parents in Italy. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a prima ballerina at La Scala in Milan or … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Dr. Fabiola Gianotti

      "I was just a kid growing up in Jamaica with dreams, and I want people to know that it’s possible to dream bigger and accomplish those dreams"- Kamilah Taylor       Kamilah Taylor received a B.S. in computer science and mathematics from the University of the West Indies in Jamaica and an M.S. in computer science with a … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Kamilah Taylor