In addition to being unpleasant to deal with, poor sleep can have significant negative impacts on our overall health and well-being. It increases the risk of accidents and has been linked to various chronic illnesses, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, stroke, and obesity.[1] Many of these chronic illnesses rank in the top […]
Sandstone Mechanics…
I was fortunate enough to spend some time bouldering in Red Rocks Canyon, NV at the end of 2018 and early 2019. During my time there, I heard a lot of various opinions about how long to wait for the rock to dry before climbing again. Most of the opinions ranged from 24 hours to […]
Breaking Glass Ceilings: Julia Morgan
This post originally appeared on stemation.com on Aug. 1, 2017 A few weeks ago I heard an excellent story on NPR about the life and accomplishments of Julia Morgan. The story provided a much-needed recharge, as I prepare for another semester teaching a new course (well, new for me anyway). Julia Morgan was the only […]