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Extracurriculars: Science Olympiad
Looking to collaborate with other bright STEM-minded students? Science Olympiad is a mix of labs, experiments, and tests that cover a wide range of STEM subjects. If you're curious as to what the…
Sep 16, 2020
What Is a Data Science Major? Skills, Courses, and a First Project
Understand how a data science degree combines computing and statistics, then try a small open-data project before choosing a major.
Sep 9, 2020
TL;DR Science: Sleep
We all do it. We all need more of it, yet no one truly understands it. Ladies and gentleman, one of the greatest mysteries of science, sleep! Learn more about the complex science of catching Z's in…
Sep 2, 2020
TL;DR Science: CRISPR-Cas9
Who is CRISPR? Is the CAS-9 it better than my TI-84? If you've never heard of the revolutionary breakthrough in genetic engineering before, these might be the questions you're asking yourself.…
Aug 26, 2020
TL;DR Science: Herpetology
Herpetology is the sub-field of zoology that seeks to understand everything about reptiles and amphibians. Herpetologists might study the ecology, evolution, behavior, or conservation of a particular…
Aug 19, 2020
An Unlikely Contender on the Path to Renewable Energy
To many, oranges may be that delicious fruit you reach for during the summer, but to scientists worldwide, oranges could be the key to renewable energy in the future. From biofuel to renewable…
Aug 12, 2020
Astrobiology: The Coolest Field You’ve Never Heard Of
Astrobiology is a legitimate and multidisciplinary field that seeks to elucidate the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the Universe. Astrobiologists work at the cutting edge of…
Aug 5, 2020
What Is a Chemistry Major? Courses, Research, and Careers
Explore chemistry coursework, laboratory research, and career paths, with questions to ask a college department and a student interview.
Jul 30, 2020
TLDR; Majors: Physics
Fascinated by the world around you? Do you want to understand what makes things fall, airplanes fly, and the tiny particles that make up everything? Physics is a major that has a wide range of…
Jul 22, 2020
TLDR; Majors: Cognitive Science
Interested in a range of different STEM fields? Do the inner workings of the human mind spark your curiosity? Cognitive Science is a diverse interdisciplinary major that takes from subjects like…
Jul 8, 2020