Guest Blogger: James M. Cox Things that go bump in the night, things that cannot be explained, creatures that seem to only exist in popular culture, and other unusual occurrences are all examples of the paranormal. Paranormal events are phenomena described in popular culture, folklore, and other non-scientific bodies of knowledge, whose existence within these contexts isContinue reading “New Exhibit Explores the Paranormal!”
Monthly Archives: September 2017
It is Banned Book Week!
BANNED BOOKS WEEK 2017! IT IS BANNED BOOKS WEEK! Banned Book Week – typically held the last week in September – was launched in 1982 – in order to bring attention to a surge of challenges that schools, bookstores and libraries were getting. The purpose of this week is to highlight the value of free andContinue reading “It is Banned Book Week!”
Girls in Aviation Day!
September 23rd is Girls In Aviation Day! “Flying is so much more than just a quick way to traverse space. It’s freedom and color and form and style. I am at home in the air.” Amelia Earhart, Feb. 7, 1934, Christian Science Monitor. In honor of Girls in Aviation Day, let’s take a brief lookContinue reading “Girls in Aviation Day!”
Registration is Now Open for the Creative Kick-Start Program!
Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Creative Kick-Start Program! Hey students! Are you interested in giving your idea, project, or invention a kick-start? Want to make that project a reality? Registration is now open for the 2nd annual Kick-Start program! The Engineering Library, along with, the Engineering Electronic Shop (EES), Engineering Machine Shop (EMS), are pleased to onceContinue reading “Registration is Now Open for the Creative Kick-Start Program!”
It Is Hurricane Season!
It’s hard to pay attention to the science behind hurricanes when people’s lives are on the line and everyone is waiting to see what will really happen. Now that Harvey and Irma have done their worst, here are a few facts and interesting tidbits about hurricanes . . . information that will stand you inContinue reading “It Is Hurricane Season!”
Spend a Day as a Pioneer!
Have you ever gotten caught up in the romanticized idea of the Wild West and pioneer days? But, now that you are so used to modern conveniences have you decided life back then wouldn’t have been romantic at all? It would have been really, really, hard… Never fear – we have a resource to teachContinue reading “Spend a Day as a Pioneer!”
The Science of Shoes!
You’ve spent the summer wearing flip-flops, sandals, and going barefoot – now that fall is coming and classes have started, it is time to start thinking about shoes… If you are run, dance, play soccer, ride bicycles, hike or climb, you probably think about the fit, construction, and “science” of your footwear. But mostContinue reading “The Science of Shoes!”