Isabella SwartzinShow Some STEMpathyThe Science Behind: Popcorn!You shake the pot. You move the kernels. You prepare the salt. Then there’s a pop! You wait for more. And wait. And wait. And wait just a…Feb 1, 2019Feb 1, 2019
Isabella SwartzinShow Some STEMpathyThe Science Behind: CaffeineWaking up for high school (and staying awake) is hard sometimes. But caffeine, with its warm, welcoming aroma, friendly familiarity, and…Dec 28, 2018Dec 28, 2018
Isabella SwartzinShow Some STEMpathyOut of This World OrigamiFor ages, my younger sister’s drawings inspired me to do something artsy. However, there is one small problem: I can’t draw, paint, sing…Nov 8, 2018Nov 8, 2018
Isabella SwartzinShow Some STEMpathyThe Superior Diet: Vegetarians vs OmnivoresA few years ago, my older sister read Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer. And, ever since the day she finished that book, she has been…Sep 27, 2018Sep 27, 2018
Isabella SwartzinShow Some STEMpathyWhat is the Best Sleeping Position?Everyone has a sleeping position that they swear by — whether it’s on their back, stomach, side (the obviously superior position), at a…Aug 16, 2018Aug 16, 2018
Isabella SwartzinShow Some STEMpathyWhy is the 2018 Student Advocacy Summit Important?In two weeks, students from across the United States will take control of our future. Together, we will take a stand for evidence-based…Jun 21, 2018Jun 21, 2018
Isabella SwartzinShow Some STEMpathyThe Science Behind: Turkey Making You TiredEvery year, American families gather around a table filled with food to celebrate my favorite holiday. After listening to the usual…Nov 22, 2017Nov 22, 2017
Isabella SwartzinShow Some STEMpathyThe Science Behind: Our Love for ChocolateLike any rational human being, I love chocolate, and with Halloween, what better food is there to write about? Throughout history…Nov 1, 2017Nov 1, 2017
Isabella SwartzinShow Some STEMpathyThe Science Behind: YeastIf you look in the fridge or pantry of a baker, you may find some living, single-celled microorganisms — or, as they are more commonly…Oct 11, 2017Oct 11, 2017
Isabella SwartzinShow Some STEMpathyThe Science Behind: Baking Powder and Baking SodaBaking powder and baking soda are two powders that — although they appear to be identical — are slightly different. However, they both do…Sep 27, 2017Sep 27, 2017
