“There’s nothing wrong with being a princess we just think girls can build their own castles too” – Debbie Sterling Debbie Sterling graduated from Stanford with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Product Design in 2005. During her time in school she was passionate about engineering, but felt isolated as one of the very few female engineering … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Spotlight on Debbie Sterling
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Unweaving Africa: Hijarbie
Last month, the beloved Barbie doll underwent a much needed transformation with the introduction a new of line of diverse dolls varying both in body type and skin tone. This long awaited transformation came in response to years of criticism regarding the dolls perpetuation of rigid societal beauty standards on young girls. This new line of dolls was met with much praise with … [Read more...] about Unweaving Africa: Hijarbie
Benjamin Franklin: The Failed Banker
“Lend money … to a friend and thou will lose him” – Benjamin Franklin Money is a staple of modern day society, but more so spending money one does not presently have. With the invention of credit cards, people are able to dine at a $$$ restaurant on yelp without immediately paying the price. Often times this delayed cost leads consumers to purchase beyond their means. In … [Read more...] about Benjamin Franklin: The Failed Banker
The Star Wars Soundtrack: Neoromanticism and Contribution to the History of the Leitmotif
With the recent release of the seventh installment of the Star Wars saga, its legacy continues from its initial release back in 1977. There are many memorable and iconic features of the Star Wars legacy yet some of the most memorable features are the musical themes developed and reiterated throughout the seven films. When George Lucas was working on the first Star … [Read more...] about The Star Wars Soundtrack: Neoromanticism and Contribution to the History of the Leitmotif
Bugs and Drugs: The Zika Virus
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In January of 2016, concerns about the possibility of a recent outbreak of the Zika virus spreading to the United States prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to release a travel alert warning advising pregnant women to avoid travel to … [Read more...] about Bugs and Drugs: The Zika Virus