Butterfly Biologist-Turned-Science Writer: An Interview with Dr. Helene Engler

Butterfly Biologist-Turned-Science Writer: An Interview with Dr. Helene Engler

Lauren Jonik: Butterflies are such exquisite creatures. What exactly does the work of a butterfly biologist entail? Dr. Helene Engler: The methods depend on your questions. I use a butterfly net to catch them and track them. I also catch butterflies between my two fingers at the base of their wings so I don’t hurt them. I use a permanent marker to mark their wings, but not all species are sturdy enough for this. One can study local populations in…

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Bessie, Willa, and Janet: Unsung Heroines in Aviation History

Bessie, Willa, and Janet: Unsung Heroines in Aviation History

by Demress Stockman I have always been fascinated by explorers and pioneers in history. I think about their incredible courage and persistence to go where nobody else they knew had gone, their desire to know and accomplish things, and their visions for the future that must have driven them in the face of incredible obstacles. Black History Month and Women’s History Month make up a two-month period of time for me to reflect on the achievements of people who have not…

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Living Lahaina: Live like a local for a vacation you won’t soon forget

Living Lahaina: Live like a local for a vacation you won’t soon forget

by Taylor Bennett Hawaii is filled to the brim with posh resorts and luxurious beach clubs—there is world-class nightlife, five-star dining and enough stores selling Gucci that you might as well be in Beverly Hills. But there’s a different part of Maui. One that is refreshingly local and just as magical. It’s mere steps from the glitz and glamor of resort towns like Wailea and Ka’anapali, but it is worlds apart in charm and character. Lahaina. Once a bustling whaling…

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Spies, sculptors and aviators: exploring women’s hidden history

Spies, sculptors and aviators: exploring women’s hidden history

by Greer Macallister Women’s History Month is a great time to learn more about the amazing women of history whose stories were left out of our high school textbooks. We know Charles Lindbergh’s name and Amelia Earhart’s, but what about Beryl Markham, whose adventures in aviation were just as groundbreaking? Everyone has heard of John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated President Lincoln, but what about Kate Warne, who saved Lincoln from an assassination attempt en route to his inauguration? When I…

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Attract, Engage, Inspire: Coach Jenna Armato on how to keep your support system strong

Attract, Engage, Inspire: Coach Jenna Armato on how to keep your support system strong

After spending 20 years working in advertising and marketing, Jenna Armato became a coach, speaker and trainer. Jenna shared with us tips for staying motivated a few weeks ago. Now, she returns with easy, actionable steps for building a support network (and why that’s crucial!), improving your communication skills and maintaining (or rediscovering) your passion. Positive change doesn’t have to be hard—it just has to be initiated. Lauren Jonik: You recently took the professional leap of leaving a corporate job…

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