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the STEM Fair has done nothing but contradict this mission; instead of "promot[ing] K-12 activities in STEM," it has bred a hatred towards science, and subsequently, a hatred towards the fantastic outcomes that STEM-related research can offer. As an avid science student who is currently enrolled in an Honors and AP science class as a sophomore, and is a leader of the school Science Olympiad team, I possess a love for science that I do not hold for much else. I have known since my elementary…

In Tom Wolfe’s essay, “Digibabble, Fairy Dust, and the Human Anthill,” Wolfe utilizes his knowledge of sociobiology to explain the concepts of “convergence” and the “noosphere”, which are thought to be precursors to the World Wide Web, i.e., the Digital Universe. He found a specific interest in convergence. Wolfe states, “Thanks to technology, ‘the hitherto scattered” species Homo sapiens was being united by a single ‘nervous system for humanity,’ a ‘living membrane…a unified consciousness that…

situation, I became strengthened. My path to literacy developed into a long journey, full of hardship and frustration. Encouragement from my parents, along with great effort, endless studying, perseverance, and breakthroughs, have shaped me into an avid reader. My sisters and I huddled around our father, impatiently waiting for the resolution of the previous night's cliffhanger. Snow painted the night sky as we begun our nightly tradition of reading a chapter of our favorite book series, The…

However, it is evident that critical theories in the U.S were developed as early as mid 19th and 20th centuries, evident in writing of avid activists such as Frederick Douglass, and W.E.B Du Bois. The major aim of this theory is to "muckrake" and critique racially oppressive social structures and ideas to combat racism as done in the movie American History X, thus the term "critical."…

Carol Whitaker Bio: Carol Whitaker knows firsthand what it takes to transform oneself from the inside out. She went from being chronically ill to thriving joyfully and abundantly as a successful entrepreneur, wife, and mother. She shares her life-changing principles as an in demand speaker, coach, and author. Carol is passionate about motivating and inspiring her audiences to achieve unlimited success. In her acclaimed book “Ridiculously Happy! The Secret to Manifesting the Life & Body of Your…

I interviewed my mother for this assignment, because of how strong she has always been throughout life, even when times were hard. I asked her: What are some major stressors you dealt with as a young adult?, to describe the stress management techniques you used to overcome these obstacles., Do you have any lifestyle modifications to decrease your risk for chronic diseases?, to describe the importance of family in your life., to describe the importance of friends in your life., and What advice do…

As an avid sports fan and sports journalism reader, Sports Illustrated represents the pinnacle of sports writing and information. I have been reading Sports Illustrated ever since I received my first Sports Illustrated for Kids and laid in bed for hours reading the magazine. I continue to read content on SI.com as part of my daily routine, and the articles and reporting on the site continues to motivate my love for sports journalism. I know that this company and this brand is something I would…

was most known for his visual works. The symbolism within his works are references to the latest scientific discoveries in his time. He kept up to date the revolutionizing works impacting the science community at the time. I too am passionate and an avid reader of scientific journals. I enjoy making references to the latest scientific discoveries; making references to science adds character and depth. It makes me think in different ways. It makes me learn new things. While Salvador Dali’s art is…

“Proxy”: a must-read About a month ago, as soon as I realized my cousin’s birthday was coming up, I knew that that the perfect present for her would be a science fiction book, since she is an avid reader of that genre. However, I was not so certain about which one to buy her, as she hates run-of-the-mill novels. After racking my brain for some days, I suddenly stumbled upon “Proxy”, a science fiction novel I had read during the summer, and realized it would suit her down to the ground. If there…

As we review the nervous system this week, which involves the brain, as an avid football fan I began to think about CTE. There has been a lot of talk over the last 13 years about CTE and football. Players such as Junior Seau, who committed suicide, and Aaron Hernandez who also committed suicide while in prison, had their brains examine after their deaths, showed signs of CTE. This provide some explanation regarding their erratic behavior and possible link to their suicides. The article I found…