Two local women left good careers and went back to school to pursue careers in science. Christy Eslinger and Lydia Ostmo light up when they talk about science. “Mr. Spock was my favorite,” Lydia said. “I gravitated towards scientists. They were just very curious about the universe and analytical, wanting to understand why things were … Read more
Intelligent machines and AI interfaces are increasingly embedded in a variety of social contexts. In turn, these machines are themselves deeply shaped by the social and cultural environment of their human creators. Milena Tsvetkova causes social scientists to recognize and engage with the social properties of these new technologies. At 2:32 PM on May 6, … Read more
October 22, 2024 – In science, data is essential. Scientific methods rely on accurate, well-documented data to draw conclusions, test hypotheses, build models, and explain the natural world. Data is not just a by-product of research; it is a critical component that ensures results are reproducible and reliable – and the integrity of the scientific … Read more
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a paper published in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation, an international team of researchers looked at how science could play a more active role in crisis management. The paper is based on the results of the international conference “What role for science in times of crisis? Perspectives in the interconnected areas … Read more
The SC Moore Department of Management team accepting their award at the April 2024 INFORMS Analytics Conference in Orlando The School of Business’s Darla Moore School of Management Science Department has many reasons to celebrate this year. “We recently had two of the most important moments in the life of our department this past year,” … Read more
2005 supernatural horror film White noise (now broadcast on Peacock) hinges on the concept of electronic voice phenomena, or EVPs, the idea that ghosts communicate with the living through electronic noise. There is no reliable scientific evidence for supernatural rockets hidden in radio static, but scientists have discovered messages from the universe itself, embedded in … Read more
Morehead State Space Center Staff Assistant Cindy Thompson, Visiting Assistant Professor of Space Systems Engineering and Star Theater Director Dr. Pamela Clark, Chloe Hart Groves, Ryan Collins, Congressman Hal Rogers, MSU President Dr. Jay Morgan, Carrie Bruce, Diddy Didier, Noah Patrick. MOREHEAD, Ky. – Some of the most prominent names in the aerospace industry continue … Read more