Are you planning for your dream? Making a plan is an exciting step towards your goals. It allows you to think about your future, what you hope to accomplish, and all the incredible things you want to do along the way! While these exciting steps are all important to think about, it is ... READ MORE»

It’s October, and that means Halloween is right around the corner! Have you thought about your Halloween costume just yet? Every year, I pick one of my role models to dress up as, whether they’re an astronaut or a character from Star Trek. After all, that’s the great thing about role models, they’re ... READ MORE»

Have you ever wondered if our dreams really mean something, why we have them, or if they are beneficial to us in some way? For years, scientists have been asking the same questions. While dreaming is something we do every day, we still don’t know a lot about it. We often take sleep and dreams for ... READ MORE»

Imagine this: you are in the capsule of a rocket, strapped in and ready to blast off. Suddenly, the ground rumbles beneath you, and the speakers in your headset crackle to life. T-10, 9, 8… Ahead of you, you stare into the sky. You’ve been chasing after it for so long, and now the moment is finally ... READ MORE»

  Do you ever catch yourself trying to be perfect? We often strive to be perfect in all that we do, be it a school assignment or a project at work. This mindset, though, is not as beneficial as it may seem. The reality is that no one is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes. By striving ... READ MORE»

One out of every five students reports being bullied during their time in school. This number is unsettlingly high, and if you yourself haven’t been a victim of bullying, you almost certainly know someone who has. Bullying is an unfortunate reality that too many people have had to face. We must take ... READ MORE»

Who is your role model? Science shows that having a positive role model helps young people reach success. This is especially important for girls in STEM, who generally have fewer women to look up to in their fields. As I wrote in Chapter 8 of my book, Dream Big!: How to Reach for Your Stars, “Having ... READ MORE»

Have you ever felt worn out on your journey to reaching your dream? What I’ve discovered over the years is that no matter how much I’m trying to achieve, I can’t reach my goals if I’m not taking care of myself. Sometimes taking care of yourself means stepping away or taking a break! As I wrote in ... READ MORE»

If you’ve ever taken a physics class, you’ve likely learned about Isaac Newton’s three laws of motion. Each law is crucial to understanding how our universe works. The first states that an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an outside force, the second discusses the relationship ... READ MORE»

  Imagine you’re at a sporting event, jumping up and down in the crowd for your favorite player. “You’ve got this!” you’re cheering them on. “You can do it!” You offer endless words of encouragement to the players, and soon enough, they score the winning goal. Now imagine that player is ... READ MORE»