The science and mystery around winter solstice
Portland State’s Climate Science Lab Director Paul Loikith explains the science and mystery around winter solstice. Continue reading The science and mystery around winter solstice
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My Insight into CLSB
By: Marilynn Sandoval I’ve become a huge fan of the new Collaborative Life Sciences Building on the South Waterfront. Sure, the transportation there might not be ideal for some folks. But the new labs, lecture halls, research space and restaurants are really nice. I’m a science major, and I started at PSU the same year they began construction in 2011. I didn’t know if they’d … Continue reading My Insight into CLSB
When I Grow Up
He grinned at me from atop my desk, and I burst into giggles. “Oh, wow!”, I exclaimed. I snatched up the stuffed T.Rex to examine him further; his stubby arms, long tail, and reptilian eyes. “I’m glad you like it,” said my husband. “I thought you could use a present.” “Yeah, he’s great!”, I replied happily as I marched the toy around on my desk. … Continue reading When I Grow Up
Mark of the Chemist
In the early days of chemistry they didn’t have things like “laboratory safety protocol” and other such hindrances to the fun of blowing things up and producing toxic gases in the name of science. As a result, new chemists would often wind up jamming pieces of glassware through their hands as they set up their equipment. The tell-tale scar became known as the “mark of … Continue reading Mark of the Chemist
Secrets in Stone
I’m in the mineralogy lab in the sub-basement of Cramer Hall. I’m seated in front of a petrographic microscope, a tool that I will come to know and love as a geology major. I place a slide carefully on the microscope stage. I look through the eyepiece and gasp- I never expected it to look like this. It’s beautiful! I eagerly press my eye to … Continue reading Secrets in Stone