May 2015

Of Science and Sous Vide
By: Lisa Qu
May 6, 2015

For many of us, cooking at home has always taken an experimental twist. Whether you’re trying to... Read More

Scientific Meetings: Sharing and Learning Science Outside the Lab
By: Maria Cabezas
May 13, 2015

As a graduate student, I spend most of my time working tirelessly in the chemistry lab trying to... Read More

Stat Keeping and the Science of Sports Analytics
By: Nisan Hubbard
May 27, 2015

Something for the sport’s fan in all of us! Recently, I was scouring ESPN (When I really should... Read More

The Future of Waste Reduction
By: Claire Loe
May 29, 2015

Have you ever tried to put ketchup on your fries, only to have it get stuck to the... Read More

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