Women in STEM Resources

As a woman in STEM at Penn State, sometimes it can feel isolating, as it is traditionally a male-dominated field. However, there are many programs and organizations you can become involved in to help break down these gender barriers, as well as find community. First, there is the […]

Teaching Sustainability in School

To continue on the topic of sustainability from last week, I would like to talk about sustainable education in public K-12 schools. Currently, the majority of United States teachers feel as though they don’t have enough support to teach their students about sustainable development. Meanwhile, in other countries […]

Public Policy Outline

Bagging the Problem: The Case for Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Bags   Introduction   Since the first Earth Day in 1970, we have accomplished many environmental victories throughout the years. For instance, we got the Clean Water Act passed in 1972, the Toxic Substances Control Act passed in 1976, […]

Introductory Draft

Bag it up: Implications of Single-Use Plastic Bags Update: I just realized that the UPUA recently voted to pass a resolution in support of a plastic bag tax at Penn State, which will go into effect in the 2024-2025 school year. Therefore, I am going to keep this […]

Sixth Interview: Melinda

Next up, we have Melinda, my mom’s friend. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and outside of work she enjoys gardening, hiking, and playing the piano. First, I asked her about her childhood. She said, “My childhood was marked by noticeable gender differences, especially in expectations regarding career […]