By Sophia Chen, Student Researcher, Illinois Tech

The vast majority of telescopes today observe just one small part of the sky at a time. In order to obtain data about a specific star, black hole, or other celestial object, researchers must request a telescope be pointed in its direction. At least, that’s how things used to be. With the ground-breaking Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, many scientists will be able to study all different parts of the observable universe at once. 

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By Riley Henry, C2ST Intern, Loyola University

Sitting down in my high school history class sometimes felt like such a chore. It was easy to feel like I would rather be doing a science experiment or solving math problems instead of reading an old history textbook. However, research in educational sciences shows that history is incredibly important despite being often overlooked. Continue reading to understand more about the impacts of learning about history!

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By Hayden Nelson, C2ST Intern, University of Chicago

In Chicago and across the world, millions face painful, preventable dental diseases because the system isn’t built to reach them. To understand why dental care matters far beyond the dentist’s chair, and what can be done to close the growing gap in access, I spoke with Dr. Alejandra Valencia, DDS, MPH, MS. As the Director of the Oral Health Forum and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health, Dr. Valencia brings a rare and powerful perspective on the intersection of dentistry and public health. What emerged from our conversation was a powerful reminder that fixing oral health inequities means looking at communities, systems, and the very way we think about care.

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