There is no doubt in our minds that Judith Love Cohen paved the way for some brilliant women that are working in the field of science and technology today. After expressing her deep love of math to a guidance counselor during her teen years, Cohen was told to go to finish school and learn to be a lady. In true strong, independent woman fashion Cohen opted out and instead got … [Read more...] about Women in Science: Judith Love Cohen
Winter Break Blues: Maple Syrup Snow Candy
The idea of Christmas break is so fun and exciting, but then after (and sometimes before) the hustle and bustle of the actual holiday, there is some downtime and everybody starts to get a little restless. This is made worse by cold outside temperatures and less-than-desirable weather. An easy fix for all of the melancholy is some fun (and sometimes messy) science experiments … [Read more...] about Winter Break Blues: Maple Syrup Snow Candy
Gadgets to Make Thanksgiving a Little Easier
It’s not too early to start thinking about Thanksgiving because, well, it’s coming up in a matter of weeks. If you’re like us, Thanksgiving day can be a chaotic time in the kitchen and all you want is for everything to be perfect and that’s not asking too much. We’ve put together a list of a few gadgets that can and will help everything run a little more ~smooth~. Let’s get … [Read more...] about Gadgets to Make Thanksgiving a Little Easier
Hey, Science Nerds, This One’s For You: The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
There are a ton of fun things to do in Chicago but if you’re like, really into science, then you simply have to pay a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry. We’re here to break it all down for you. Let’s get started! Let’s start off with a little history. So the building you’ll be visiting is the only building that was constructed for the 1893 World’s Columbian … [Read more...] about Hey, Science Nerds, This One’s For You: The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
We’re Getting Veeery… Curious: Interesting Tidbits About Hypnotism
You know the drill, you get pulled from the audience, you take a seat, the man on the stage takes a gold pocketwatch out, starts swinging it, and all of a sudden you’re feeling very sleepy. We’ve seen hypnosis portrayed in movies and T.V., but the thing is, hypnosis is used in therapy to help patients recover from trauma, addiction, and as a way to generally improve their … [Read more...] about We’re Getting Veeery… Curious: Interesting Tidbits About Hypnotism