Title: Computer Science Grad Kicks College Into High Gear at UMW
Summary: Owen Chong is a computer science major and data science minor at the University of Mary Washington. He loves to code, but he also loves to play soccer. One day, he decided to check out the James Farmer Multicultural Center (JFMC), a place where students can learn about different cultures and have fun. He was surprised to see a soccer field in the center, and he thought it would be a great idea to start a club soccer team. He talked to the center staff and some of his friends, and they agreed to give it a try. They practiced every week, and soon they had a team of 12 players. They even entered a local tournament and won a trophy. Owen Chong is a computer science major and data science minor at the University of Mary Washington. He loves to code, but he also loves to play soccer. He helped revive club soccer at UMW after the pandemic.

Title: health
Summary: ”’ Among those affected are some 41,000 refugees and others in need of international protection. Urgent needs of refugees, vulnerable people surge in flood-hit Brazil. ”’

Title: ASM Supports Microbial Sciences Research Funding at NSF
Summary: The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is on a mission to convince Congress to give the National Science Foundation (NSF) a big fat raise. ASM is the oldest and largest single life science society with 36,000 members in the U.S. and around the world. They say, “We need more funding for the NSF to keep our microbiologists happy and our research thriving!”

Title: ‘The most critically harmful fungi to humans’: How the rise of C. auris was inevitable
Summary: 15 years ago, a new species of deadly, drug-resistant fungus was discovered: Candida auris. This fungus was like a ninja, remaining hidden and unknown in most parts of the world. But now, it’s become one of the most dangerous fungal pathogens on Earth, like a supervillain taking over the world.

Title: I’ve studied the science of happiness for 10 years—here are 10 sentences I try to use every day
Summary: Stephanie Harrison has been on a mission to uncover the secrets of happiness for the past ten years. She’s discovered that the key to personal wellbeing is all about relationships. So, here are 10 daily affirmations she swears by to keep her relationships thriving. Because who doesn’t want to be surrounded by love and positivity all the time?

Title: GSA brings together agencies to engage the public in science
Summary: GSA is the ultimate science party, where agencies mingle and share their cool science stuff. GSA’s Challenge.gov and CitizenScience.gov are the hottest spots where people can find and learn about crowdsourcing, citizen science, and prize competitions. Don’t miss this chance to join the fun and make a difference!

Title: Neptune at Opposition
Summary: The Sept. 9, 2019, opposition event was a blast! It was only a few days after the 30th anniversary of the Voyager 2 flyby of Neptune, which was like a sneak peek into the planet’s secrets. Voyager 2 zoomed past Neptune at a safe distance of about 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) above its north pole, where it snapped some amazing photos and data. It was like a cosmic selfie with the coolest neighbor ever!

Title: Do you live in a microclimate? Science Behind the Forecast explains microclimates
Summary: A microclimate is like a mini weather system that can make you feel like you’re in a different world. It’s all about the temperature, wind, humidity, and other factors that can change from one spot to another. Sometimes, it can even get frosty or steamy, depending on how much water is in the air. And don’t forget about the soil – it can affect the microclimate too! So, if you’re ever in a place with a weird climate, just remember that it’s all part of the microclimate magic.

Title: Vintage St. Pete: The Science Center (Part One)
Summary: The Science Center of Pinellas County has been sitting pretty since 2019, all alone and bored. It was the first nonprofit to ever have a job solely dedicated to teaching kids about science, and it was pretty good at it too. The teachers were like, “Hey, science is cool!” and the kids were like, “Yeah, science is awesome!” But now, they’re all just hanging out, waiting for someone to come and give them a new adventure.