Computer Scientist Uses Creativity to Teach Computer Skills By Lisa-Joy Zgorski, Karna Adams Incorporating cultural norms into a computing system's technology interface helps adults learn computer skills faster.
That's Dr. Gadget to You By Lisa-Joy Zgorski, Karna Adams Kyla McMullen was mystified by the magic of electronic gizmos and spent much of her time figuring out how they worked so it was a no brainer when she chose computer science as her college major.
Computer Scientist Andrea Johnson: Getting to the Heart of the Matter By Lisa-Joy Zgorski, Karna Adams Andrea Johnson, who works on Prime III, an electronic system designed to improve voting accessibility, discusses her passion for her field.
Hypothetical Dunking for Science By Lisa-Joy Zgorski, Karna Adams While James Mickens' official title is Microsoft Research team member, he is also known as the "funniest man in Microsoft Research."
Machines Deepen Understanding of Human Emotions By Lisa-Joy Zgorski Shaundra Daily is a pioneer in the field of affective computing, using computer tools to help students understand their emotions.
Kinnis Gosha: A Virtual Mentor and the Real Deal By Lisa-Joy Zgorski, Karna Adams Kinnis Gosha is dedicated to reshaping the demographics of the field of computer science.
Cedric Stallworth: Choose What Will Have the Biggest Impact By Lisa-Joy Zgorski, Karna Adams Journeying from Georgia Tech to the NFL and back again.
Research Scientists and Their Multi-Faceted Work Lives By Lisa-Joy Zgorski Through it all, you must be yourself.
Computer Scientist Teresa Dahlberg and the Interface to People By Lisa-Joy Zgorski A desire to create things can lead to a variety of activities and careers.
Doing Science is Fun — Collaboration, Creativity, Flexibility By Lisa-Joy Zgorski Professor Francine Berman shares how much she loves her job.
Study Reveals Combined Effort of Methods Reduce More Pollution By Lisa-Joy Zgorski Tradable permit systems for air and water pollution markets in New Zealand synergize to have greater impact on reducing pollution.
New Technique Leads to Deeper Understanding of Climate Change By Lisa-Joy Zgorski Compiling data from multiple sources results in a better grasp on the potential effects of climate change.
Cabinet of Wonders: Personal Collection of Alfred Russel Wallace By Lisa-Joy Zgorski 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.
New Materials Turn Heat into Electricity By Lisa-Joy Zgorski 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.
An Inside Perspective on the Life of a Science Historian By Lisa-Joy Zgorski Naomi Oreskes studies the history of science and describes its value.
Understanding Islam and Science By Lisa-Joy Zgorski Salman Hameed investigates the roles and reception of science in Muslim societies.
A Dying Star's Last Gasps By Lisa-Joy Zgorski The elegant beauty of this planetary nebula was discovered by an amateur astronomer and captured by the Gemini Observatory.
Preparing the Future Workforce in Supercomputing By Lisa-Joy Zgorski Laura McGinnis works at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center as a manager of education, outreach and training.
The Life of a Science Writer By Lisa-Joy Zgorski Gregory Scott Jones is a science writer at the National Institute for Computational Sciences (NICS) where he writes about Kraken, the eighth fastest supercomputer in the world.
