Marine Biologist Tori Cullins

Journal Article | July 2022

Chemical Engineer Andrew Zydney

Journal Article | April 2021

Safety Engineer Thomas Kramer

Journal Article | March 2022

Inspiring Middle School Young Women to Achieve STEM Careers Through a Nature-Based Summer Mentorship Program

Journal Article | June 2019

Innovation and progress in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce is critical to the growth of the United States in the global economy (NRC 2007). Men are more likely to pursue a degree in STEM…

Speleologist Bill Steele

Journal Article | March 2020

Career of the Month: An Interview with Diabetes Educator Donna Rice

Journal Article | June 2006

Diabetes can develop at any age and lead to a lot of health problems. But with the help of a Diabetes Educator--such as Donna Rice--individuals can learn the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to gain control of…

Career of the Month: An interview with hurricane researcher Christopher Landsea

Journal Article | March 2004

Do you find yourself gazing at the sky, curious about the forces of nature? Meteorologists’ curiosity drives them to understand Earth’s atmospheric phenomena and how it affects Earth and the life on our planet. The…

Personal Care Chemistry as a Bridge to Careers in Science and Technology

Journal Article | November 2006

This activity in personal care chemistry seeks to provide middle school girls with an opportunity to learn firsthand about science and engineering technology. The activities--the preparation of lip balm and hand lotion…

Career of the Month: An Interview With Cosmetic Chemist Amy Wyatt

Journal Article | February 2008

Where do you turn when you have a bad hair day or need to cover up an unwanted blemish? From hair gels to concealers, cosmetic chemists use science and creativity to develop products that make us look and feel good. As…

Career of the Month: An Interview with Microbiologist Dale B. Emeagwali

Journal Article | February 2004

Although invisible to the naked eye, viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites can be found everywhere, from the air we breathe to inside our favorite foods. Microbiologists investigate how these organisms exist and…

Career of the Month: An Interview with Sport Biomechanist Bill Sands

Journal Article | September 2005

This month's column features Bill Sands, a Sports Biomechanist at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (OTC). As Head of Sport Biomechanics and Engineering, he helps Olympic athletes defeat their opponents and achieve their…

Career of the Month: An Interview With Medical Physicist John Winston

Journal Article | September 2010

You have probably heard that radiation is used to combat cancer, but might be wondering how exactly this works. X-rays deposit a specified dose of high energy into the cancerous tissue. This damages the cancer cells’…