Photo of the Day The explosion is over, but the consequences continue. About eleven thousand years ago, a star in the constellation of Vela could be seen to explode, creating a strange point of light briefly visible to humans living near the beginning of recorded history. The outer layers of the star crashed into [...]
Photo of the Day Something strange happened to this galaxy, but what? Known as the Cigar Galaxy and cataloged as M82, red glowing gas and dust are being cast out from the center. Although this starburst galaxy was surely stirred up by a recent pass near its neighbor, large spiral galaxy M81, this doesn't [...]
In March 2024, over 100 SWE participants advocated for policies aimed at fostering an inclusive STEM workforce. Learn more about their strategy, legislative priorities, and experiences in Washington D.C. Source
Photo of the Day How does a total solar eclipse end? Yes, the Moon moves out from fully blocking the Sun, but in the first few seconds of transition, interesting things appear. The first is called a diamond ring. Light might stream between mountains or through relative lowlands around the Moon's edge, as seen [...]
SWE's recent case study underscores the critical role of female STEM mentorship programs. Mentorship programs function as gateways to professional networks and provide essential support resources for women in STEM. Source
Learn how SWE's Community College Affiliate Support and Expansion (CCASE) Program helped the SWE Everett Community College Affiliate take their membership and activities to the next level. Source
Photo of the Day What wonders appear when the Moon blocks the Sun? For many eager observers of Monday’s total eclipse of the Sun, the suddenly dark sky included the expected corona and two (perhaps surprise) planets: Venus and Jupiter. Normally, in recent days, Venus is visible only in the morning when the Sun [...]
For a limited time, all community college students can access the SWE Mentor Network regardless of membership status. Learn how to access this valuable resource in this article. Source
Inaas Darrat reflects on her career in chemical engineering and shares her experiences as an Arab American leader in STEM in this new episode of Diverse: a SWE podcast! Source
Photo of the Day Captured in this snapshot, the shadow of the Moon came to Lake Magog, Quebec, North America, planet Earth on April 8. For the lakeside eclipse chasers, the much anticipated total solar eclipse was a spectacle to behold in briefly dark, but clear skies. Of course Lake Magog was one of [...]
