written Assistive Technology: A Bridge to Equality and Inclusion 20 Jun 202220 Jun 2022 An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. — Martin Luther King, Jr.…
written #Halalan2022: Stance on Science 30 Apr 20225 May 2022 If you haven't read the news yet, scientists are warning us that, in just a few years, Earth could literally become uninhabitable because of climate change. As individuals, we can…
women in STEM… How Women Paved the Way for Computer Programming 19 Mar 202219 Mar 2022 Women were once the largest workforce in the computing industry. In truth, history is filled with plenty of female trailblazers who laid the foundations of this highly-valued field. In the…
written Storytime: Aqua Tofana 12 Mar 20227 Mar 2022 Two drops of queenliness and a drop of chemistry, and we’re on the way to travel back into the 17th Century. Renaissance women were denied equal rights as they were…
written AI-produced music: How artificial intelligence is transforming the musical landscape 12 Feb 202212 Feb 2022 In a world undergoing continuous radical change, the presence of artificial intelligence has become undeniable. With robots capable of boosting STEM learning, machines that facilitate disease detection and treatment, and…
women in STEM… Hedy Lamarr: The Double Life of a Hollywood Bombshell and Wartime Inventor 22 Jan 202221 Jan 2022 Hope & curiosity about the future seemed better than guarantees. The unknown was always so attractive to me…and still is. — Hedy Lamarr If someone told you to imagine the scientist…
research-output… Your Pads Are Unsustainable… What Now?: Exploring Eco-Friendly Menstrual Products 11 Dec 20219 Dec 2021 "It's that time of the month again..." You probably know what periods are. Even if you are not among the ~800 million individuals[5] who menstruate, you are likely aware of…
interview… Keisha Mayuga: Advocate for Transportation and Communication 28 Nov 2021 The Philippine capital is the fourth most traffic-congested city in the world, according to the latest data provided by a Netherlands-based global data provider. In a country where many citizens…
written The Sci-Hub Debate 13 Nov 202129 Nov 2021 Picture this: after hours of staring at your laptop screen, you have finally found the perfect journal article to back up your research paper! The source is perfect; it makes…
written The Science Behind the Scare: The Psychology of Horror 31 Oct 202128 Oct 2021 Horror films have been growing increasingly popular. In recent years, many of these teeth-chattering movies have gained mainstream and critically acclaimed statuses. Contemporary horror films such as Midsommar, Us, The…
interview… Filipina Tech Trailblazers: Paving the Path for Bridging the Gap 11 Oct 202113 Oct 2021 "Girls don't belong in the tech industry." If that's the stereotype, then good luck telling that to these women. In the tech industry, it is no secret that women are…
written AI-Generated Art: Creativity in the Age of Technology 2 Oct 20212 Oct 2021 Can machines become artists? As artificial intelligence (AI) grows ever more sophisticated and accessible, it has found a place in art. Now, we are witnesses to the advent of a…
interview… Dr. Amelia Fradejas: Taking on the Dual Role of a Career and Family Woman 18 Sep 202113 Sep 2021 As a licensed chemist, doctorate degree holder, experienced professor, and award-winning scientist, Dr. Amelia B. Hizon-Fradejas definitely has her fair share of achievements. But what she is most proud of…
interview… Lily Joy Al-Omari: Saving Lives in More Ways Than One 11 Sep 20215 Sep 2021 G. D. Anderson once said, "Feminism isn't about making women stronger. Women are already strong; it's about changing the way the world perceives that strength." As we continue to face…
women in STEM… Meghan de la Rosa: Micro- and Molecular Biologist 13 Aug 20217 Sep 2021 How do you become the best version of yourself? For biologist Meghan De La Rosa, it is not your gender, but your passion that will drive you to improve. Ms.…
interview… Passing It On: Inside the Medical Academe with Dra. Chona Araga-Velasco 17 Jul 202114 Jul 2021 WRITTEN BY JASMINE ONGEDITED BY SOPHIE MAITLAND-SMITHGRAPHICS BY ALIE SANTANA It takes nine long years of learning—both inside and outside the classroom—to become a licensed doctor in the Philippines. Within…
written Perseverance, Curiosity, and Women 22 May 202112 Jul 2021 WRITTEN BY Carriza ArambuloEDITED BY Sophie Maitland-SmithGRAPHICS BY Juli Brizuela “Touchdown confirmed!” On the 18th of February, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance Rover landed on the surface of Mars––an unforgettable historical feat.…
written Catherine de Mesa: On Computer Science and Thriving Amid a Pandemic 8 May 20217 Sep 2021 WRITTEN BY Anna DivinagraciaEDITED BY Dona MarabeGRAPHICS BY Jamie KO “You belong in STEM. If you want to do it, do it." From her home in Houston, Texas, Catherine de…
written The Digital Divide in California 24 Apr 202119 Apr 2021 WRITTEN BY MEHA GOYAL & BEA ALEXA RONDONEDITED BY CHRISTIANA REYESGRAPHICS BY BEA ALEXA RONDON If you can read this, consider yourself lucky. Many people around the world don’t even…
written The Next Generation of Female Scientists: The Nobel Laureates of 2020 8 Mar 202114 Feb 2021 WRITTEN BY ANNA DIVINAGRACIAEDITED BY HANNAH MANUELGRAPHICS BY SANYA CHAWLA 2020 has been quite a ride. Back-to-back calamities, deaths, political controversies, and a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic wreaked havoc all over the…