“Any kind of person can be a scientist” -Maria Klawe Maria Klawe became Harvey Mudd College’s fifth president in 2006. This made her the first women to lead the college since its founding in 1955. She is a renowned computer scientist. Prior to taking the position, she served as the dean of … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Maria Klawe
Archives for October 2017
Food for Thought: The Origins of Butter, Part I
Butter was invented by Neolithic people after our Stone Age predecessors succeeded at domesticating ruminants such as goats, sheep, camels, and yaks (cows became domesticated much later in human history). It is believed by many anthropologists that butter was discovered by accident when one day a herdsman, who was using an animal skin sewn into a pouch as a container for milk, … [Read more...] about Food for Thought: The Origins of Butter, Part I
MYTH: Stretching Prevents Athletic Injury
How do you warm up before an athletic event? Do you jog? Stretch? Perform agility drills? All of the above? I want to let you in on a little secret. One of the steps of a “typical” warm up routine is not as necessary as the other ones. Many people are surprised to learn that the answer to this riddle is stretching. Don’t get me wrong, stretching after working out promotes … [Read more...] about MYTH: Stretching Prevents Athletic Injury
LOTL: Concerned about Gerrymandering? The Supreme Court Is
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments today in the case of Gill v. Whitford. This is a case that has the potential to reshape the political landscape across national and state electoral maps. However, before diving into the issues raised by Gill v. Whitford it is important to understand the history of gerrymandering both in principle and how it functions … [Read more...] about LOTL: Concerned about Gerrymandering? The Supreme Court Is
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Missy Cummings
“After spending so much time as a pilot, I found it incredibly frustrating to work with technology that didn’t work with me.” - Missy Cummings Missy Cummings is currently an associate professor in the Duke University Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. She graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Missy Cummings