January 4th, 2016
You get to class early on a Thursday morning. You immediately sit down at your desk, pull out your number 2 pencil, a calculator, and your notebook. You carefully look over the calculus study guide given to you by your professor the week prior. Today is the final exam. You have prepared for every possible [...]
May 20th, 2015
As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away because a little prevention goes a long way. We brush our teeth to prevent cavities, we recycle our water bottles to prevent pollution, and we wear a seat belt to prevent injury in an accident (and if you don’t do any of these, [...]
March 9th, 2015
It’s no surprise that scientists have discovered the restorative powers of taking a simple walk through the woods. Birds chirping, visions of natural beauty, fresh scents of spruce and pine—the physical and cognitive benefits abound. On the contrary, the fast-paced work environment can take a toll on our mental and physical health (as we all may [...]
When someone mentions the letters “PBS,” to you, what comes to mind? Perhaps visions of “Sesame Street” or “This Old House” dance around your head—and that is perfectly okay to admit. However, it is time to step back from the images of Big Bird and Bob Vila, and begin to see those letters in a [...]