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The Artistic Astronaut: Nicole Stott on Seeing Earth from Space

The Artistic Astronaut: Nicole Stott on Seeing Earth from Space

by Lauren Jonik Lauren Jonik: You’ve had an incredible career as an astronaut, an aquanaut and an artist. What inspired you to pursue these fields? Nicole Stott: My inspiration all started with parents who shared what they loved with me. My mom is very creative– sewed all our clothes growing up and enjoyed things like macramé and pottery– and she always included me and my sisters. She also encouraged me to take ballet and play softball, and she was the…

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Bessie, Willa, and Janet: Unsung Heroines in Aviation History

Bessie, Willa, and Janet: Unsung Heroines in Aviation History

by Demress Stockman I have always been fascinated by explorers and pioneers in history. I think about their incredible courage and persistence to go where nobody else they knew had gone, their desire to know and accomplish things, and their visions for the future that must have driven them in the face of incredible obstacles. Black History Month and Women’s History Month make up a two-month period of time for me to reflect on the achievements of people who have not…

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Climb Every Mountain: An Interview with Mountain Guide Charlotte Austin

Climb Every Mountain: An Interview with Mountain Guide Charlotte Austin

by Lauren Jonik There’s a lot of stigma and mystique around both writers and climbers, but at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what you call yourself. It matters what you write. What you climb. What you do. Lauren Jonik: What first inspired you to begin mountaineering? What was the first mountain you climbed? Charlotte Austin: I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, where mountains dominate the skyline. I didn’t realize how important that was until…

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This Girl Is On Fire – Katie Campbell Reveals What It’s Like to be a Wildland Firefighter

This Girl Is On Fire – Katie Campbell Reveals What It’s Like to be a Wildland Firefighter

by Lauren Jonik Lauren Jonik: What inspired you to pursue firefighting as a profession? What kind of training is required? Katie Campbell: I was looking for a summer job to fulfill the co-op requirement of my college program. I studied Adventure Recreation and Parks Management. In order to even apply to be a forest firefighter in Ontario, one must complete a weeklong course which includes a lot of field applications, including a mock fire and sling training with a helicopter….

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Out of the Lab, Onto the Page: A Conversation with Hope Jahren

Out of the Lab, Onto the Page: A Conversation with Hope Jahren

by Tana Tymesen Despite what the reviews and the summary descriptions say, Lab Girl is a love story.  Lab Girl is, categorically, a memoir, and Hope Jahren is, categorically, a scientist. However, she’s possessed with the linguistic dexterity to make the lifespan of a tree and its family history sound like poetry. Her frustrated descriptions of the trials of federal funding sizzle. Jahren’s clear, wry voice is explicitly feminist, and she’s brutally honest about her journey as a woman in…

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