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“7 Women Scientists Who Defied the Odds and Changed Science Forever.”
Christa Kelleher, assistant profession of earth environmental science in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the Newsweek article “7 Women Scientists Who Defied the Odds and Changed Science Forever.” Kelleher, an expert on hydrology, comments particularly on…
‘Nasty, Brutish and Short’
David Driesen, University Professor in the College of Law, authored an opinion piece for The Hill titled “Nasty, Brutish and Short.” Driesen is an expert on environmental law and economics. In the piece Driesen explains that before government use of…
Massive Asteroid Passing Earth Is ‘Time Machine’ From Early Solar System
NASA has discovered an asteroid as large as 2,000-feet that is barreling towards Earth, but is not expected to make an impact. NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies has identified the asteroid as 481394 (2006 SF6). It’s likely to be…
Sam Sampere Talks Football Physics
Before Super Bowl LII, Sam Sampere, an Instructional Lab Manager in the Physics’ Department, discussed the science and physics behind the game with News Chanel 9. He joined the Bridge Street team to talk about all facets of the game,…
The Science of Ice Cream
Most everyone likes ice cream, but what gives the tasty treat its sweet flavors? For News Channel 9, Arts and Sciences Instructional Lab Manager Sam Sampere answered with the scientific truths behind the frozen dessert. “The finer those textures are,…