by Jake Ryan | Mar 21, 2017 | Fun facts, Human Interest, Resources, tips and techniques
Spring is here! The clocks sprung forward recently, the weather is changing (let’s pretend), and March Madness is underway. It’s definitely “that” time of year, so let’s talk about the mechanics of a fascinatingly simple thing that...
by Jake Ryan | Oct 18, 2016 | Fun facts, Resources
A Brief History of the Computer The computer concept dates back as far as 2500 BC, but it wasn’t until the 19th century that modern computer science began to emerge. Despite getting off to a slow start, the computer as we know it has changed at lightning speed!...
by Jake Ryan | Jul 31, 2016 | Fun facts
Who Invented Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation? The extent of Albert Einstein’s ingenuity may never fully be realized, but we do know that aside from his theory of relativity, he laid the theoretical foundation for the invention of the laser...
by Jake Ryan | Jul 14, 2016 | Fun facts, Maine Makers
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that women and minorities comprise 70 percent of college students, but less than 45 percent of STEAM degrees, with women making up only 26 percent of the computing workforce. This is a statistic that has essentially remained...
by Jake Ryan | Apr 26, 2016 | Fun facts
If you’ve ever wondered about the benefits of learning woodworking skills, there is a great story that comes to mind. Back in 1905, a young 14-year-old was apprenticed to learn carpentry with his older brother in Denmark. He then went abroad to work as a carpenter in...
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