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We graciously thank The Brinson Foundation for their generous sponsorship of the C2ST Science Communication Internship in 2021-2024. As a result, an incredibly talented group of diverse STEM undergraduate and graduate scholars at area colleges and universities researched and developed 76 blogs.* Enjoy-If you like, please share!
*As of 3.29.24
By Asha Egmont, C2ST Intern, Loyola University
Imagine a customizable meal at the touch of a button! It sounds like something out of The Jetsons, but it is quickly becoming a reality. Scientists are working to develop a reliable technology for the 3D printing of edible and nutritious food items.
A photo of a 3D printed Cherry Cheesecake printed by researchers at Columbia University in March 2023 (4).
By Ariane Tsai, C2ST Intern, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Institute for Genomic Biology
Dear Host,
Hi, it’s me, a pollen allergen. I am writing to you because you seem to be experiencing some discomfort upon my arrival. Rest assured, I did not enter your body with any malicious intent. Allow me to share my side of the story in hopes of persuading you to let me pass through your body peacefully. Here is what happened:
Continue reading “Allergy Season: A Letter from a Pollen Allergen”
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Continue reading “C2ST End of Fiscal Year Sweepstakes Official Rules”
By Vivienne Couris, C2ST Intern, DePaul University
The 2023 Boston Marathon recently concluded when thousands of highly trained runners crossed the finish line after a grueling 26.2 miles. Evans Chebet, the winning runner, completed the race in an impressive 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 54 seconds for an average pace of 4 minutes and 48 seconds per mile!
Extraordinary athletes like Chebet have trained their bodies to carry out several biological processes with incredible efficiency, allowing them to run a race most people wouldn’t even fathom running in their lifetimes. In this post, we’ll take a closer look into some of these amazing adaptations.
By C2ST Staff
Continue reading “Building A Science Communication Internship At Our Non Profit Organization”
By Vivienne Couris, C2ST Intern, DePaul University
Carbs, protein, fat.
These big three macronutrients are names we hear a lot in our everyday lives, but what are they, really? Most people are familiar with protein and its importance for building muscle, and we know that carbohydrates give you energy, but what about fats? These nutrients are often overlooked, and even feared when, in reality, they are incredibly beneficial to sustaining a healthy body and feeling great. In this post, we’ll discuss why!
Continue reading “The Science Behind Fat: Why This Nutrient Is So Good for You”
