“Believe in the power of truth…Do not allow your mind to be imprisoned by the majority thinking. Remember that the limits of science are not the limits of imagination” – Dr. Patricia Bath Dr. Patricia Bath was the first African American to complete residency in ophthalmology in 1973. She became the first female faculty member in the … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in Stem: Dr. Patricia Bath
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Maria Klawe
“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
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
The Flavors of Change in Tepoztlan By Sarah Sophia Yanni
The Flavors of Change in Tepoztlan By Sarah Sophia Yanni “Barriga llena, corazon content.” Spanish for “full stomach, happy heart”, the words of my family still echo. On over a dozen occasions during my childhood, we ventured from our Los Angeles home across the border to Mexico. With a shy but eager smile on my face, I always asked for seconds. Traveling to … [Read more...] about The Flavors of Change in Tepoztlan By Sarah Sophia Yanni
Uncovering the Root Causes of Sex Trafficking
Julianna Paul graduated from USC this past May with a B.A. in Spanish and a minor in Natural Science. Her experiences at USC, including studying abroad in Spain and being an avid member of a community service organization, encouraged her to broaden her scope and view the world from a global perspective. She currently is at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, from where she will … [Read more...] about Uncovering the Root Causes of Sex Trafficking