Lisa-Joy Zgorski

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computer scientist Wanda Eugene

Computer Scientist Uses Creativity to Teach Computer Skills

By Lisa-Joy Zgorski, Karna Adams published

Incorporating cultural norms into a computing system's technology interface helps adults learn computer skills faster.

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Computer Scientist Andrea Johnson: Getting to the Heart of the Matter

By Lisa-Joy Zgorski, Karna Adams published

Andrea Johnson, who works on Prime III, an electronic system designed to improve voting accessibility, discusses her passion for her field.

Shaundra Daily

Machines Deepen Understanding of Human Emotions

By Lisa-Joy Zgorski published

Shaundra Daily is a pioneer in the field of affective computing, using computer tools to help students understand their emotions.

Cedric Stallworth

Cedric Stallworth: Choose What Will Have the Biggest Impact

By Lisa-Joy Zgorski, Karna Adams published

Journeying from Georgia Tech to the NFL and back again.

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Doing Science is Fun — Collaboration, Creativity, Flexibility

By Lisa-Joy Zgorski published

Professor Francine Berman shares how much she loves her job.

Alfred Russel Wallace's bug collection

Cabinet of Wonders: Personal Collection of Alfred Russel Wallace

By Lisa-Joy Zgorski published

An antique cabinet acquired inadvertently by a Washington, D.C. lawyer turned out to hold Alfred Russel Wallace's collection of 1,700 specimens housed in 26 drawers.

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New Materials Turn Heat into Electricity

By Lisa-Joy Zgorski published

Researchers have developed a new material that when cold is nonmagnetic, but at high-temperatures is a strong magnet. Such materials could potentially be used to help generate power.

Naomi Oreskes

An Inside Perspective on the Life of a Science Historian

By Lisa-Joy Zgorski published

Naomi Oreskes studies the history of science and describes its value.

Understanding Islam and Science

By Lisa-Joy Zgorski published

Salman Hameed investigates the roles and reception of science in Muslim societies.

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