tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65677176207036639352024-03-19T03:28:36.787-07:00Future-ishkeeping tabs on the science, design, and culture shaping our futureNextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comBlogger1247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-327997978673758122024-02-19T00:11:00.000-08:002024-02-25T14:41:59.402-08:00NewsFusion | 079<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://mauinow.com/2024/02/15/uh-research-hawaiians-wisdom-and-love-of-%CA%BBaina-evident-in-traditional-agriculture/" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1s2HsIR8_wnnLJmooDsAYhagISjsIt7f22qnM0GFIKXCZfgqgwlMYjZWEvCyGqZBA8oiu_deRJlzt7Q63s3zhly8ix0FpiffK5RMyhU14Fe2_MISaDgBJV6j2Q1q3vlKgnhJTEc7VjQokdxbX6t9Y9hh-V0uUeumOhQ9AcG51NptpQ_QjWx3BseMavZc/s400/hawaii-ancient-agroforestry.png"/></a></div>
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<small><em>Map of ancient Hawaiian agroforestry. Image credit: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s10745-023-00471-4">Lincoln et al., 2024</a></em></small></center>
<p>NewsFusion for February 2024
<p><strong>Science...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-memory-openai/">ChatGPT now has a memory (<i>Wired</i>)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencealert.com/nuclear-fusion-world-record-smashed-in-major-achievement">New record set in nuclear fusion (<i>Science Alert</i>)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/martians-wanted-nasa-opens-call-for-simulated-yearlong-mars-mission/">NASA seeking candidates for simulated Mars mission (<i>NASA</i>)</a></li></ul>
<strong>Design...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/best-vintage-looks-2024-awards-season-red-carpet">Vintage gowns get high marks at 2024 Grammys (<i>Vogue</i>)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.designboom.com/architecture/urb-worlds-largest-decarbonized-agrotourism-hub-dubai-12-14-2022/">Dubai's AgriHub set to become leading agrotourism destination (<i>Designboom</i>)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.muenchen.de/en/event/oktoberfest/oktoberfest-motive-competition">2024 Munich Oktoberfest design competition winner chosen (<i>Muenchen.de</i>)</a></li></ul>
<strong>Culture...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://mauinow.com/2024/02/15/uh-research-hawaiians-wisdom-and-love-of-%CA%BBaina-evident-in-traditional-agriculture/">UH researchers document thoughful agroforestry in ancient Hawaii (<i>Maui Now</i>)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/2029193/">Reviving natural color dyes of peace and prayer in Japan (<i>NHK World</i>)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/rios-carnival-parade-makes-plea-stop-illegal-mining-brazils-indigenous-rcna138434">Rio's 2024 Carnaval includes creative protest in support of Yanaomami: samba (<i>NBC</i>)</a></li></ul>
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-9026658962787750142024-01-05T02:16:00.000-08:002024-01-17T23:14:07.081-08:00NewsFusion | 078<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.designboom.com/architecture/som-nature-infused-terminal-opens-kempegowda-international-airport-01-05-2024/" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwscGQwO_gngF9rXx7Flir1cPJZFLWWeIpt6l9HkHylkt-V9EqMzCHXrB0RwH0GC8edN8pIUVuQNViFnbJPTpohXHQnFsUCxRfjTwBtSVl9KYuQco11cVIgwb_Tk3C4w6AyFC8Zpx32PD2_0H_NvzRGyzgJ-5rM2p2W2Zz658F9DOZs3l4NvT6SSCPisvP/s400/Terminal-2-KIA.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<small><i>Kempegowda International Airport. Image credit: Ar. Ekansh Goel © Studio Recall via <a href="https://www.som.com/news/soms-new-terminal-in-a-garden-welcomes-global-travelers-to-kempegowda-international-airport/">SOM</a></i></small></center>
<p>NewsFusion for January 2024
</p><p><b>Science...</b></p><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/04/birds-of-prey-in-africa-experiencing-population-collapse-study-finds-aoe">Birds of prey in Africa experiencing population collapse (<i>The Guardian</i>)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2024-01-genetic-variants-underlying-male-bisexual.html">Researchers find that genes related to male bisexuality linked to having more children and risk-taking (<i>Phys.org</i>)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/robots-are-becoming-a-bigger-part-of-the-texas-workforce/">Robots are becoming a bigger part of the Texas workforce (<i>CBS News</i>)</a></li></ul>
<b>Design...</b><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/technology/the-state-of-fashion-2024-report-generative-ai-artificial-intelligence-technology-creativity/">How Gen AI Is Reshaping Fashion’s Creativity (<i>The Business of Fashion</i>)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g37102817/most-iconic-cars/">The 50 Most Iconic Cars in Modern Motoring History (<i>Gear Patrol</i>)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.designboom.com/architecture/som-nature-infused-terminal-opens-kempegowda-international-airport-01-05-2024/">Kempegowda International Airport's new terminal takes inspiration form it's city's garden heritage (<i>Design Boom</i>)</a></li></ul>
<b>Culture...</b><ul>
<li><a href="https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/biden-administration-to-consult-with-navajo-about-human-remains-on-the-moon/">Navajo Nation expresses concerns about human remains being placed on the Moon (Spacepolicyonline.com)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.travelportland.com/culture/african-american-history/">Exploring Black History in Portland, OR (<i>Travel Portland</i>)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/20/us/maui-lahaina-fires-rebuilding.html">After Devastating Wildfires, Maui Pushes for Honoring Its Past (New York Times)</a></li></ul>
<p></p><p></p>NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-1107006349496311542023-11-19T15:16:00.000-08:002023-11-19T15:16:44.578-08:00NewsFusion | 077<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://wildlife.org/women-wildlife-conservation-leaders-discuss-mentorship/" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="731" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESQ8fuUCMjzNyqES3B4-sCMaAUrcvfAln0u6qh1-bMaTEb2uDRWsSAh-td8Egsz9PvQ9-uQF5piw7JUtKeDT9iKytCmfBgMuBMOHNgixoatizzhTYVA-Dwuy7u8tR8EMmlC_9vOdSDrFakLdrUefd1XtH7K1LsxXnk98FfVTgzH762Pp0OmNRacQ_0-iU/s400/Mamie-Parker.jpg"/></a></div>
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<small><em>Mamie Parker, former head of fisheries for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the 2023 The Wildlife Society Conference.<br>Image: <a href="https://wildlife.org/women-wildlife-conservation-leaders-discuss-mentorship/">The Wildlife Society</a></em></small></center>
<p>NewsFusion for November 2023
<p><strong>Science...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/17/mobile_robots_south_korea/">Patrol and delivery robots to share sidewalks in South Korea | <i>The Register</i></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03590-6">UK is first to approve CRISPR treatments | <i>Nature</i></a></li>
<li><a href="https://wildlife.org/women-wildlife-conservation-leaders-discuss-mentorship/">Women in wildlife conservation; the importance of mentorship | <i>The Wildlife Society</i></a></li></ul>
<strong>Design...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-67142530">Sustainability is the common thread at 2023 Lakmé Fashion Week in India |<i> BBC</i></a></li>
<li><a href="https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/architecture-studio-course-reimagines-south-miami.html">Students reimagine South Miami in studio course | University of Miami</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wallpaper.com/design-interiors/dubai-design-week-2023">2023 Dubai Design Week - wrap up | <i>Wallpaper</i></a></li></ul>
<strong>Culture...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2023/11/17/redefining-identity-through-architecture-larry-madowo-pkg-11121pseg1-cnni-business.cnn">Nigerian architect Tosin Oshinowo prioritizes cultural identity and sustainability in her designs | <i>CNN Business</i></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/mahukona-big-island-hawaii-heiau-18472536.php">Kohala community, Hawaii Land Trust working to save voyaging temple on Big Island | <i>SF Gate</i></a></li>
<li><a href="https://contxto.com/chile/chilean-indigenous-startups-shine-at-the-world-indigenous-business-forum/">Chilean Indigenous Startups Shine at the 2023 World Indigenous Business Forum in Papua New Guinea | <i>Contxto</i></a></li></ul>
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-12196698618251086792023-08-14T23:44:00.001-07:002023-08-14T23:45:00.085-07:00NewsFusion | 076<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theconversation.com/heritage-algorithms-combine-the-rigors-of-science-with-the-infinite-possibilities-of-art-and-design-209309" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="679" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGMBjMlTrAuD48VrGpuOoyK6513oRjeIOCQ3gzmXPesCSOIXAJj0bChj1i27gBGbIPBPNHCKGzyZNx0FL-H-NModqrruZcn98kgHpYA9hLR3P-cYqYn_PKf1q6N87V4pworD00Q7IRYn0c8pOwkBE8bSaZ4Z4HCQIGURz55MVzJrU-ZSmTZoIzBA9fc2LB/s400/abdulalim-image-2023.png"/></a></div>
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<small><em>Afrocentric fractile architecture concept. Image credit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cge-WOAsrkz/?img_index=2">AbdulAlim U-K</a>, CC BY-ND via The Conversation<</em></small></center>
<p>NewsFusion for August 2023
<p><strong>Science...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.popsci.com/science/nuclear-fusion-second-success-nif/">Fusion energy created a second time | PopSci</a></li>
<li><a href="https://theconversation.com/heritage-algorithms-combine-the-rigors-of-science-with-the-infinite-possibilities-of-art-and-design-209309">Heritage algorithms infuse science with art, design, and culture | The Conversation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3230850/worlds-first-mass-produced-humanoid-robot-china-start-fourier-intelligence-eyes-two-legged-robots-ai?module=perpetual_scroll_0&pgtype=article&campaign=3230850">China's Fourier Intelligence set to mass produce humanoid robots | South China Morning Post</a></li></ul>
<strong>Design...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a44710427/rokeya-khanum-interview/">Rokeya Khanum shares insights into her successful slow fashion brand | Harper's Bazaar</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.core77.com/posts/125294/Industrial-Design-Case-Study-Design-1sts-Drone-Recharging-Stations-for-SkyX">SkyX drone recharging stations extend range for drone-as-a-service offerings | Core77</a></li>
<li><a href="https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-research-institute-unveils-new-generative-ai-technique-for-vehicle-design/">Toyota Rsearch Institute invites AI into automobile design strategy and planning | Toyota.com</a></li></ul>
<strong>Culture...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/analysis-burning-of-lahainas-sacred-sites-is-a-major-loss-for-native-hawaiians-but-their-history-will-live-on">Wildfires in Hawaii impact individuals, families, communities, as well as history and culture | PBS News Hour</a></li>
<li><a href="https://indianz.com/News/2022/12/01/native-america-calling-the-importance-of-tribal-museums/">Native America Calling: podcast on the importance of tribally owned and operated museums | Indianz.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://muckleshootcanoejourney.com/">It's a wrap on the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot Tribal Canoe Journey in the Pacific Northwest | Muckleshootcanoejourney.com</a></li></ul>
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-84106952959973672162023-04-28T11:46:00.003-07:002023-04-28T15:08:55.685-07:00News Fusion | 075<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.cowboysindians.com/2023/04/sustainable-western-fashion-tips-with-twisted-x-and-wrangler/" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="854" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_hvVO_4YO5YrBW4AWtMlKzJPTZOrTjrOTqq7oKfj3iJ7erYRNHECMWuiqBaqXxxAwGIQh2E6b-lyXgJpbdQDIjK14vrHSGniZew8em05NmV_APZ8ZL2I7qW3p2z_ubjUNwx_alIkyxQZk_lKHcUJ_ObXKWBNQkFb_73P0TrTKiP1pLALtPQZaEnAAg/s400/twistedx1.jpg"/></a></div>
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<small><em>Twisted X is working to make Western wear more sustainable. Image Credit: Twisted X via Cowboys & Indians Magazine</em></small></center>
<p>NewsFusion for April 2023
<p><strong>Science...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01446-7">New research on mammal genomes help identify genes involved in human diseases | <i>Nature</i> </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-first-astronaut-with-a-disability-is-a-paralympic-bronze-medalist-180981197/">John McFall, from Paralympic bronze medalist to first disabled astronaut | <i>Smithsonian Magazine</i></a></li>
<li><a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/nature/mapping-australian-wildlife-with-the-help-of-drones-ai-and-citizen-scientists/">AI, drones, and citizen scientists help conservation in Australia | <i>Cosmos Magazine</i></a></li></ul>
<strong>Design...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.archdaily.com/998032/at-the-intersection-of-architecture-and-design-winners-of-the-german-design-awards-2023">Winners of the German Design Award Announced | <i>Arch Daily</i></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.curbed.com/2023/04/zaha-hadid-architects-ai-design-midjourney-dall-e-2.html">Zaha Hadid Architects using AI to help design buildings | <i>Curbed</i></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cowboysindians.com/2023/04/sustainable-western-fashion-tips-with-twisted-x-and-wrangler/">Cowboys going green, Twisted X's sustainable Western wear upcycles bottles, recycles leather, and much more |<i> Cowboys & Indians</i></a></li></ul>
<strong>Culture...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://mauinow.com/2023/04/01/founder-describes-early-days-of-hawaiian-language-immersion-program-challenges/">Kiope Raymond shares thoughts on history of Hawaiian language immersion program | <i>Maui Now</i></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/04/19/1170590167/native-american-school-mascots-new-york-ban">New York schools to ban Native American mascots | <i>NPR</i></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/ohio/native-american-remains-could-be-laid-to-rest-in-ohio/530-43fa0fea-ac76-41ee-8d0c-7d17f3fa220b">Remains of over 7,000 Native Americans in Ohio may finally be laid to rest |<i> WBNS TV</i></a></li></ul>
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-8730394080176542062023-03-10T16:17:00.001-08:002023-03-10T16:17:28.302-08:00Cocktail Astronomy | First Martian Sunset<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-helicopter-ingenuity-sunset-photo" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyy_xg9wU-4bAwuo9OIY8Yj7RsSUPTMo8TTDU2u9g-gRchT-ZUEQohp5N5mnXdAduEe2o9_Wae4mf4ppB4qCrrOsgGcq5DlEl2AfzfIUVN0eufZM_6uEyMMfjqLPhSuMNTMRjcQrb4t5tTUkNfKAPYRLYCW0Fo-JGAdVvwpVZqIFZ9XS5OvkoKbb0DgQ/s400/nasa-mars-sunset.png"/></a></div>
<center><small><i>TNASA's Ingenuity helicopter captured a sunset on Mars on February 2023. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech</i></small></center>
<p>Here at Future-ish, we love astronomy and we love cocktails. So to prep our fans (and ourselves) for those stellar weekend cocktail conversations, we are pleased to offer our Cocktail Astronomy post each Friday.</p>
<p>When traveling to a favorite location, or perhaps a new destination, there is often that 'first sunset' photo that one takes on the first evening of arrival.</p>Well, NASA's Ingenuity holicopter took that exact '<a href="https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-helicopter-ingenuity-sunset-photo">first sunset</a>' photo on Mars in February 2023. Ingenuity has shared many amazing picture and moments with us humans here on earth. We look forward to many more to come. Here's to you Ingenuity...cheers!
<hr />Cocktail Pairing: this one is easy...we're going with the rum-based <a href="http://www.greatcocktailrecipes.net/2013/04/martian-sunset-cocktail.html">Martian Sunset</a> (although the tequila-based <a href="https://oregon-berries.com/recipe/martian-sunrise-cocktail/">Martian Sunrise</a> sounds good too. Enjoy!<hr /> NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-65408513892831550762023-03-10T15:59:00.002-08:002023-04-28T15:45:36.210-07:00News Fusion | 074<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.techspot.com/news/97889-natural-enzyme-can-turn-hydrogen-electricity.htm" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJ4iOwfeGW3hlucZWsWX6PiiYcPyOZUTYJpnEdExgfCFbnIIXhsu36_D_KdxuIRuvnigZwg6xHWJ_em4p7jIgoGJi4PTHSyvkjV-swrDkpZwooi3u7OT7gUH3s6SVb6Bdal-GLQrwycZYRw9w63DUQ1bnuYMOhixn28ory0IR0UYFqDyi8Tr9r7mnSw/s400/techspot_hydrogen-electricity.png" width="400" /></a></div>
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<small><i>Image credit: <a href="https://www.techspot.com/news/97889-natural-enzyme-can-turn-hydrogen-electricity.htm">Techspot</a></i></small></center><p>NewsFusion for March 2023 </p><p> <b>Science...</b></p><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.techspot.com/news/97889-natural-enzyme-can-turn-hydrogen-electricity.html">Natural enzyme can turn hydrogen into electricity | Techspot</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyguttman/2023/03/10/this-founder-is-using-3d-printing-and-robotics-to-turn-disabilities-into-superpowers">Turning disabilities into superpowers | Forbes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/3894439-new-study-on-monkeys-using-stone-tools-raises-questions-about-evolution/">Tool-making monkeys shed light on early human evolution | The Hill</a></li></ul>
<b>Design...</b><ul>
<li><a href="https://laughingsquid.com/how-ai-impacts-creativity/">AI, art, and the future of creativity | Laughing Squid</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2023/02/chatgpt-ai-technology-writing-poetry/673035/">ChatGPT is no poet | The Atlantic</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/style/article/paris-fashion-week-highlights-fall-winter-2023/index.html">Robotic dogs make appearance at 2023 Paris Fashion week | CNN</a></li></ul>
<b>Culture...</b><ul>
<li><a href="https://bigislandnow.com/2023/01/14/merrie-monarch-festival-celebrating-60-years-of-hula-and-hawaiian-culture/">60th annual Merry Monoarch Festival celebrating Hawaiian Hula and culture starts April 9th | Big Island Now</a> | <a href="https://www.merriemonarch.com/">merriemonoarch.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/afghanistan-girls-robotics-team-taliban-education-womens-day-rcna73956">Afgan girls robotics team finds home in Quatar | NBC News</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/what-is-us-mexico-gm-corn-dispute-about-2023-03-08/">Mexico continues oposition to GMO corn imports on basis of contamination of ancient native varieties and human health impacts | Reuters</a></li></ul>
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-50925094489238658722023-01-13T00:19:00.000-08:002024-01-13T01:54:36.106-08:00Miss Next Century 2023 - Morgan Romano<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamD2nmpJCzlhIH3eDTANuGOA0dL1p0cwHqhwyAoGEBpTqhY3ts3GmQg1VIfJFhzZmqlhdZG_dAVKa6fAOMSupKdnYmt2ryCPvUSVkE0m-DdvwdLwAYHVKIEhUO-7F9j1ijua7L-32IE8AO7hW_MQ6FB6xwjt4TgaAEnqNnW6okGuIj58oqwhKhsCiZwqv/s539/morgan-romano-project-scientist.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamD2nmpJCzlhIH3eDTANuGOA0dL1p0cwHqhwyAoGEBpTqhY3ts3GmQg1VIfJFhzZmqlhdZG_dAVKa6fAOMSupKdnYmt2ryCPvUSVkE0m-DdvwdLwAYHVKIEhUO-7F9j1ijua7L-32IE8AO7hW_MQ6FB6xwjt4TgaAEnqNnW6okGuIj58oqwhKhsCiZwqv/s400/morgan-romano-project-scientist.jpg"/></a></div>
Morgan Romano is an American chemical engineer. Romano was first runner up in the 2022 Miss USA pageant and assumed the title of Miss USA 2022 when R'Bonney Gabriel won the Miss Universe pageant. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) from the University of South Carolina in 2020 with a focus in chemical engineering.
<p>Romano has used her platform as Miss USA to promote STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math) and STEAM subjects (STEM + Art), particularly with young women. Her interest in STEM began during her teenage years when she was also very involved with dance competitions and explored design interests such as fashion.
<p>Romano continues to advocate and serve as a role model for STEM and STEAM by sharing her passion for engineering and fashion, demonstrating that scientists are diverse in their interests and experiences. She works with organizations and projects such as <a href="https://www.bestbuddies.org/">Best Buddies International</a>, <a href="https://projectscientist.org/">Project Scientist</a>, and <a href="https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article268562697.html">STEM Girls Change the World</a> to inspire new generations of women to explore STEM careers. She has also partnered with Faron Medhi, Miss Teen USA 2022, to support <a href="https://www.smiletrain.org">Smile Train</a>, the world's larges cleft-focused nonprofit.
<p>Morgan Romano was named Future-ish's 13th <a href="https://www.future-ish.com/2011/06/msnextcentury.html">Miss Next Century</a> in 2023.
<p>Social Media<hr>
>> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/morgan.romano.90/">morgan.romano90</a><br>
>> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/officialmorganromano">@officialmorganromano</a><br>
>> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-romano-235b58123">Morgan Romano</a>
<p>Additional Reading<hr>
<ul><li>Lee, K. (2023, January 26). <a href="https://sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2023/01/romano-miss-usa-stem-education.php">Engineering alumna uses beauty pageants, philanthropy to inspire STEM interest in young girls</a>. University of South Carolina.</li>
<li>Malbrough, M. (2023, March 12).<a href="https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/people/miss-usa-morgan-romano-charlotte-native-chemical-engineer-making-difference/275-5028572d-eade-41f0-8e61-ef7974d8181d"> Concord native who won Miss USA breaking stereotypes and making a difference</a>. <i>WCNC Charlotte</i>.
<li>Minevich. M. (2022, May 2). <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/markminevich/2023/05/02/beauty-brains-ai-and-fashion-miss-usa-and-chemical-engineer-morgan-romano-empowering-girls-in-stem/?sh=55768a5a523d">Beauty, Brains, AI And Fashion: Miss USA And Chemical Engineer Morgan Romano Empowering Girls In STEM</a>. <i>Forbes</i>.</li></ul> NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-55771773123979897532022-11-03T18:20:00.003-07:002022-11-03T18:20:57.680-07:00Modern Prairie Farmhouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://upticstudios.com/project/hangman-valley-residence/" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="973" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVVp-xxCNI5ZFS7gs2X4HmOA0i4Nb8xq-sTlP7FdiVNWxKuR0sZOj2_QxHaXvP-jt9yxCF75S7638eEOLVdJAUCNft9M_beuAZc6-WZgmqUGPXZkx4a1M5mPvN57NlcvFNCvwpUFK3lMpfpuPyXTLEb9G7RbjpOkZXaPhbUjMqbg42_qCC_7qxLdzvQ/s400/uptic-studios-modern-farmhouse.jpg"/></a></div>
<center><small><em>Modern Prarie Farmhouse by Uptic Studios</em></small></center>
<p>We love a good modern farmhouse but this one left us breathless. Located in Spokane, Washington in the Pacific northwest of the Unites States, the <a href="https://upticstudios.com/project/hangman-valley-residence/">Modern Prairie Farmouse</a> project by Uptic Studios is stunning from any perspective you view it from. It has all the elements of a cozy farmhouse with all the small, and large, indulgences of a thoroughly modern home. Put the kettle on, we're coming over for some of grandma's tea. NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-58579851854434598162022-11-03T17:11:00.001-07:002022-11-10T17:56:32.722-08:00NewsFusion | 073<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://popkult.org/otyken-khakas-chulym-indigenous" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="400" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHHalv7UXfVJ-42jjdJX_svN_kair_BnG8RwPSpvndG7uMZhMUye2O5VmWPuQcd3n2ULWc4-rnajwZ1PvXt8U_AGlQtTu2SoztChW_wjCHMwa1DiUizsrnOk3uDiQ2a70KhBYIkCFYnnG4u-NzFfXlERQII2RjIHIxjZeF7O26ZNELNAA9FMblAaOCow/s400/Okyten-music.jpg"/></a></div>
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<small><em>Siberian Indigenous music group, <a href="https://popkult.org/otyken-khakas-chulym-indigenous">Okyten</a></em></small></center>
<p>NewsFusion for November 2022
<p><strong>Science...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-11-02/transplanted-coral-is-thriving-on-a-3d-printed-reef-in-hong-kong?leadSource=uverify%20wall">Coral moved to 3D printed reef in Hong Kong | Bloomberg</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/03/world/tonga-eruption-plume-mesosphere-scn/index.html">Tongan volcano eruption reached highest level even in Eearth's atmosphere | CNN</a></li>
<li><a href="https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-quantum-computing-21695">Our brains use quantum processing | NuroscienceNews.com</a></li></ul>
<strong>Design...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://wdo.org/programmes/wdc/becoming-a-wdc/">World Design Organization (WDO) is looking for the next World Design Capital | WDO</a></li>
<li><a href="https://metropolismag.com/viewpoints/health-in-all-design-september-october-2022/">Examining the intersection of health and design | Metropolis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hok.com/news/2022-11/hok-launches-initiative-to-help-teams-design-for-equity-and-inclusion/">HOK helps creative teams design for equity and inclusion | HOK</a></li></ul>
<strong>Culture...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://popkult.org/otyken-khakas-chulym-indigenous/">Otyken brings east Siberian indiginous culture to the world of pop culture | popkult.org</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/10/05/1126839408/first-native-woman-spacex-nicole-mann-nasa">Nicole Mann becomes first female Native American in space | NPR</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/journeys/20220830/2007477/">Learn about the weaving culture of Okinawa | NHK</a></li></ul>
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-27163115854255071232022-10-28T17:17:00.010-07:002022-11-03T17:46:58.316-07:00Cocktail Astronomy | The Bat Nebula<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/ngc-6995-bat-nebula" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFaWzDuUXP56MV7b0awyJ3EWEB67X0KBhqd9ncnFTvt4J_vVDMNlqba45IoiILufEeAJn7c3kdHZWRYznyTlgCduZQ0VbIXD0TNJUUkHYe1ePMB_vZaN-2Kdml1bSSOKhOP9LBipkcGzMF-F3HKg8XGA8uREMVFSI5MGMAy1kV6hEVedqlBxVoiig2ig/s400/Bat-Nebula.jpg"/></a></div>
<center><small><i>The Bat Nebula, (NGC 6995). Image credit: Joseph Drudis/NASA</i></small></center>
<p>Here at Future-ish, we love astronomy and we love cocktails. So to prep our fans (and ourselves) for those stellar weekend cocktail conversations, we are pleased to offer our Cocktail Astronomy post each Friday.</p>
<p>Boo! It's another Halloween weekend and what could be more appropriate for celebrating the holiday than a mysterious dark bat deep in space. </p>
<p><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/ngc-6995-bat-nebula">The Bat Nebula</a> is located in the eastern part of the larger <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/ghostly-veil-nebula">Veil Nebula</a>, a massive supernova remnant. In this composite image of the neubula, it is the oxygen and nitrogen atoms that appear as different colors of blue. Just as haunting, the <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/ngc-6960-witchs-broom-nebula">Witch's Broom Nebula (NGC 6960)</a> is also located in the larger area of the Veil Nebula. The Veil Nebula is definitely a spooky place. Luckily, the Bat Nebula roosts about 1,400 light-years from Earth.
<hr />Cocktail Pairing: we're going with the <a href="https://www.liquor.com/recipes/diamond-blue/">Diamond Blue</a>. Dark and mysterious but with a little bubbly and edible silver powder to add some celestial sparkle. Cheers!<hr />
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-12993205881529016572022-08-23T00:52:00.004-07:002022-08-23T00:52:31.773-07:00NewsFusion | 072<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/08/20/1117159968/african-fashion-rules-in-british-museum-show-from-chic-dashikis-to-mud-dyed-clot" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbnKaKwtDu7MJaQ1bJpYnnStO47XAinNz_NQU6qdJz1gSGK9QKmBubL95t9JLHo_Wkq3q5tSL8njCBPHW22H0SK5AznlzJpS3GuiDToqd0x6rY4-BrPQCWQuAQeS-F4mdGSyKMoArZZiw2gmvFuEOk4k_c_e_Aw0076zba3z8gYobPNq5j_fpWRXSIg/s400/africa-fashion_victoria-albert-museum.png"/></a></div>
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<small><em>"Africa Fashion" exhibit at Victoria and Albert Museum. Image credit: <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/08/20/1117159968/african-fashion-rules-in-british-museum-show-from-chic-dashikis-to-mud-dyed-clot">Victoria and Albert Museum/Maganga Mwagogo/Tatenda Chidora via NPR</a></em></small></center>
<p>NewsFusion for August 2022
<p><strong>Science...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/22/world/nasa-artemis-1-launch-update-scn/index.html">Artemis gets green light | CNN</li>
<li><a href="https://www.space.com/china-world-largest-solar-research-array">China building largest array of telescopes to study sun | Space.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.10news.com/news/national/robots-could-help-reduce-chemical-use-in-farming">Robots could help reduce chemicals in farming | ABC 10 News San Diego</a></li></ul>
<strong>Design...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://seadesignfest.org/">The 2022 Seattle Design Festival is in full swing | Seattle Design Festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.e-flux.com/announcements/479074/harvard-design-magazine-50-today-s-global/">Harvard Design Magazine's 50th Issue | e-flux</li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/08/20/1117159968/african-fashion-rules-in-british-museum-show-from-chic-dashikis-to-mud-dyed-clot">Victoria and Albert Museum featuer innovative fashion from Africa | NPR</a></li></ul>
<strong>Culture...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://variety.com/2022/music/news/kcon-la-korean-pop-culture-fest-kevin-woo-cj-enm-1235347481/">Korean pop culture fest, KCON LA, wows online and offline crowd | Variety</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/santa-fe-indian-market-designers-artists-preview">Vogue's favorite artists from 2022 Santa Fe Indian Market | Vogure</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/08/11/hawaii-news/testifiers-blast-tmt-project/">Hawaiian cultural leaders offer powerful testimony on the Thirty Meter Telecope (TMT) project on Mauna Kea | West Hawaii Today</a> </li></ul>
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-41602678148106045212022-08-15T22:36:00.016-07:002022-08-22T16:46:02.951-07:00SeanChron | Book Release | Future-ish: Context and Case Studies for Exploring the Science, Design, and Culture Shaping Our Future<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/future-ish-context-and-case-studies-exploring-science-design-and-culture-shaping-our-future" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjij3fNbSIfbiqnxGKC1pxXLDGxwB_JFqB-oGUndBz3iEkWBrFIPn7K0UDZnJGDWHy8q5zs5othnotgK0_EcehsX3Fjd-fsab4sWkp6jW6h9-V-ZPQPD1n8Za04MT3QOfEz02m_3ak6ZGYWXrRjreWJbjIewSZ1AkUs-Osb076hgE389iBQgq7lYeaZxA/s400/future-ish_new-book-cover.jpg"/></a></div>
<p>I am excited to share that my first book, <a href="https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/future-ish-context-and-case-studies-exploring-science-design-and-culture-shaping-our-future"><em>Future-ish: Context and Case Studies for Exploring the Science, Design, and Culture Shaping Our Future</em></a> was published in August 2022! The project was initiated by educational publishing house Kendall Hunt so the book is available directly from the <a href="https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/future-ish-context-and-case-studies-exploring-science-design-and-culture-shaping-our-future">Kendall Hunt website</a> using digital ebook platforms VitalSource and RedShelf. It is the latest adventure in my long list of evening and weekend passion projects. I'm really pleased with it and already working on a second edition that will come out in March 2023.
<p>The book is part history of Future-ish, part textbook on future-studies, and—as the title suggests—part context and case studies for exploring the science, design, and culture shaping out future. Fans of Future-ish will enjoy details behind the story of Future-ish. Academic faculty will find the book an engaging complement to traditional textbooks on future studies. Students and others interested in future studies and the science, design, and culture shaping our future will appreciate the unique perspective provided in the book.
<p>One element of the book that I am particularly proud of is the inclusion of and emphasis on alternative futures, inclusive futures, and preferred futures in the overview of the field of future studies. Future-ish has long stood out because of our inclusion of culture in the 'future-shaping spheres' that we keep tabs on so it was imperative to include these emerging but incredibly important sub-fields in the book.
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-12523215883129880082022-08-11T13:25:00.004-07:002022-11-03T18:00:13.909-07:00Mililani Trask Testifies in 2022 Public Scoping Meeting on Maunakea Thirty Meter Telescope Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktVgttqA_kFrG60Pqktn-XXIc4GtiwtcN1lY2MSwJsaOdGYsPT-_UhrCcSuKvK09JdPNptupVUq1d1wQgkcz_Tzzx58J8FWENPPucdYhpsn3p7snAUVnUtn2BNkwaUzSpnlJNfU2-YBt9RpY_M8wcYYahVqg0u3GcTWT5DgVzAOSl4ntfdmphTuAf-g/s808/mililani-trask.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="808" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktVgttqA_kFrG60Pqktn-XXIc4GtiwtcN1lY2MSwJsaOdGYsPT-_UhrCcSuKvK09JdPNptupVUq1d1wQgkcz_Tzzx58J8FWENPPucdYhpsn3p7snAUVnUtn2BNkwaUzSpnlJNfU2-YBt9RpY_M8wcYYahVqg0u3GcTWT5DgVzAOSl4ntfdmphTuAf-g/s400/mililani-trask.png"/></a></div>
<p>It has been a minute since we last posted but we cannot think of a better way to rev up the science, design, and culture engines than sharing the inspiring testimony Milinani Trask, Hawaiʻi Island Trustee for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, offered at the August 9th, 2022 public scoping meeting in Hilo regarding the National Science Foundation (NSF) Thirty Meter Telescope project on Maunakea. </p>
<p>As we have shared on Future-ish in the past, it is important to note that on the topic of the Thirty Meter Telescope, Native Hawaiians and others that oppose the current project as it is being implemented are not against science, science agencies, or even projects like the Thirty Meter Telescope. What has become one of the most important parts of this complex situtaion is that indigenous peoples MUST be included and consulted on projects that have even the smallest possiblity of impacting their culture, traditions, worldview, and knowledge systems. If projects like the Thirty Meter Telescope were initiated in the right, culturally sensitive and respectful way - and progressed through the many stages of planning, construction, and maintenance also in the right way - there is a very good chance that such projects could proceed.</p>
<p>Sadly, this not the case in many such projects and we here at Future-ish hope to help shape the future on this matter every opportunity we get. Sharing such passionate and inspiring testimony is one tiny step in that direction.</p>
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NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-85209955101136427282022-02-11T00:31:00.015-08:002022-02-11T00:36:10.302-08:00Cocktail Astronomy | The Football-shaped Planet, WASP-103b<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDKha0VKXqsNt1XlY7JoZybnZCYJFoUkDXQxQs0p7gKj9OyMBZVWjGBsiymxhMScm8aM82fiGr_g8A0eZj1mju1f0ERBcs4rv903o_VZURsPqyca-Q0MrLTCnuorwxNrBNe0NgkzcIHo9VfSr2_sWLsgxpQp3frsMfAUY51GnIor-boR1s97LkOGa3Cw=s1920" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDKha0VKXqsNt1XlY7JoZybnZCYJFoUkDXQxQs0p7gKj9OyMBZVWjGBsiymxhMScm8aM82fiGr_g8A0eZj1mju1f0ERBcs4rv903o_VZURsPqyca-Q0MrLTCnuorwxNrBNe0NgkzcIHo9VfSr2_sWLsgxpQp3frsMfAUY51GnIor-boR1s97LkOGa3Cw=s400" width="400" /></a></div><center><small><i>Artist rendering of WASP-103b. Image credit: ESA</i></small></center>
<p>Here at Future-ish, we love astronomy and we love cocktails. So to prep our fans (and ourselves) for those stellar weekend cocktail conversations, we are pleased to offer our Cocktail Astronomy post each Friday.</p>
<p>It's Superbowl week so we are super exited to share this particular Cocktail Astronomy find...a football shaped planet.</p>
<p>That's right, first observed in 2014 in the constellation Hercules by an international team of scientists, the gas giant WASP-103b is over 1,000 light years away and because of it's proximity to it's sun, the tidal gravitational forces have resulted in a football shaped planet. Researchers used images form ESA's Characterizing Exoplanets Satellite (CHEOPS) telescope along with previous observations of WASP-103b from the Hubble and Spitzer telescopes. </p>
<p>The new evidence of tidal deformations was shared in the <a href="https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/full_html/2022/01/aa42196-21/aa42196-21.html">January 2022 issue of Astronomy & Astrophysics</a>. </p>
<hr />Cocktail Pairing: we have two thoughts for pairings to go with this nod to the Superbowl...beer and bourbon. But we're making the play on a common theme too...go local. What would the Superbowl be without beer? There are lots of big brands out there but opt for a local microbrew if you can. And, it's always good to have a good whiskey or bourbon on hand for great plays and touchdowns. Same call, go local. There are many local distilleries popping up everywhere around the country so take this opportunity to explore your local brands. Cheers!<hr />
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-22696575711131975562022-02-01T20:39:00.139-08:002022-03-17T00:06:45.353-07:00Miss Next Century 2022 | Leah Thomas<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.greengirlleah.com" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1qUuHWb9C2ZH1j75Y7e2TVOWPNmHIiuWpoULwWGWNAX7C5ZAByzSgqGcID0GyAsGof5hhysTIBHcjZj3jTl-gPX9F33YrA9FEEvtxP3FK9QyH14qSmykc7bj0J4DMOGpuFZGR9KtpxOtRci6BE4QkvmNI-IrQAD8twhXDTx2j5PbUagKpqR37oqEpeg=s400" width="400" /></a></div>
<center><small><i>Miss Next Century 2022, Leah Thomas.<br />Image Credit: <a href="https://www.greengirlleah.com">greengirlleah.com</a>.</i></small></center>
<p><a href="https://www.greengirlleah.com">Leah Thomas</a> is an American intersectional environmental activist and eco-communicator. She earned her BS in Environmental Science & Policy from Chapman University in 2017. Thomas was busy with student clubs and initiatives during college, but she's been even busier now with a wide range of increasingly impactful science and communications roles. She worked with the National Parks Service on two occasions and later worked as a public relations and communications assistant at Patagonia. One thing that comes through loud and clear in all of her activities is her passion for advocating for and exploring the relationship between social justice and environmentalism. </p>
<p>Thomas has written for media outlets including Vogue, Elle, The Good Trade, and Youth to the People and her work has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, W Magazine, Domino, and GOOP. She has also appeared in many podcasts and media reports. And now, as of March 2022, she can add book author to her already presigious resume with the publication of <a href="https://www.greengirlleah.com/book"><i>The Intersetional Environmentalist</i></a>. </p>
<p>Thomas has two high-profile accounts on Instagram: her personal account and blog <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/">@greengirlleah</a> with over 200,000 followers and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/">@intersectionalenvironmentalist</a> with over 4000,000 followers that complements the online resource and media hub she founded, <a href="https://www.intersectionalenvironmentalist.com">The Intersectional Environmentalist Platform</a>, that aims to advocate for environmental justice and inclusivity within environmental education and environmental movements. </p>
<p>Leah Thomas was named Future-ish's 12th <a href="https://www.future-ish.com/2011/06/msnextcentury.html">Miss Next Century</a> in 2022. </p>
<p>Social Media<hr>
>> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/">@greengirlleah</a><br>
>> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahpthomas">LinkedIn</a>
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<p>Additional Reading<hr>
<ul><li>Deczynski, R. 2021. <a href="https://www.domino.com/content/leah-thomas-intersectional-environmentalist-sustainability-tips/">Easy Ways an Intersectional Environmentalist Makes Her Home Eco-Friendly</a>. <em>Domino</em>. </li>
<li>Thomas, L. 2020. <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/why-every-environmentalist-should-be-anti-racist">Why Every Environmentalist Should Be Anti-Racist</a>. <em>Vogue</em>. </li>
<li>Thomas, L. 2020. <a href="https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a33905037/i-cant-breathe-police-brutality-covid-19-climate-crisis/">'I Can't Breathe' and the Inextricable Link Between Climate and Racial Justice</a>. <em>Elle</em>. </li>
<li>Thomas, L. 2020. <a href="https://www.youthtothepeople.com/blogs/to-the-people/intersectional-environmentalism-is-our-urgent-way-forward">Intersectional Environmentalism Is Our Urgent Way Forward</a>. <em>Youth to the People</em>.</li>
<li>Wally, P. 2020. <a href="https://www.wmagazine.com/story/green-girl-leah-thomas-intersectional-environmentalism-the-people-interview">Green Girl Leah on Why Environmentalists Must Speak Up for Black Lives Matter</a>. <em>W Magazine</em>. </li>
</p>NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-38979224583017122632022-01-14T00:00:00.103-08:002022-01-14T10:41:59.567-08:00DESI Creates Largest 3D Map of Universe<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdE_dgSIpQzCJQPM4syTVgCooWfGRLkmTfnyraB5JEDlyvqhX01x9q-5awRXfq4cO7aDlmnK5jVEFVkoQARM0Am0Px77u3grlm2xHEJ1E1XtOtSKYF758VppGAGomxi3eyb8i0KTAhxBZPMdYbu9M7RAagVp4r4EuKZFPBl2k4889eUpyfsp_eJXoeqw=s962" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdE_dgSIpQzCJQPM4syTVgCooWfGRLkmTfnyraB5JEDlyvqhX01x9q-5awRXfq4cO7aDlmnK5jVEFVkoQARM0Am0Px77u3grlm2xHEJ1E1XtOtSKYF758VppGAGomxi3eyb8i0KTAhxBZPMdYbu9M7RAagVp4r4EuKZFPBl2k4889eUpyfsp_eJXoeqw=s400"/></a></div>
<center><small><em>2D slice of the 3D DESI showing about 800,000 of the 7.5 million galaxies currently surveyed. Image credit: D. Schlegel/Berkeley Lab using data from DESI.</em></small></center><br />
Here at Future-ish, we love astronomy and we love cocktails. So to prep our fans (and ourselves) for those stellar weekend cocktail conversations, we are pleased to offer our Cocktail Astronomy post each Friday.<br />
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This week we bring you the largest and most detailed 3D map of the universe to date, compliments of <a href="https://www.desi.lbl.gov/">DESI, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument</a> managed by the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley Lab. The <a href="https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/01/13/dark-energy-spectroscopic-instrument-desi-creates-largest-3d-map-of-the-cosmos/">full news release</a> includes an animated view of the three dimensional scan. DESI measures the effect of dark energy on the expansion of the universe by collecting optical spectra for millions upon millions of galaxies and quasars stretching across 11 billion light years. And the project is only seven months old! By understanding dark energy better, scientists can better continue to research the past and future of the universe. DESI will be busy for quite some time though. The project is only about 10% complete as of January 2022 of the project's five year timeline. DESI is mounted on the Mayall Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson, Arizona.
<p>As impressive as DESI itself, the project set out from the start to acknowledge the traditional lands of the Tohono O’odham Nation. From the DESI website:
<blockquote><em>"The Kitt Peak National Observatory is located approximately fifty miles west of Tucson, Arizona and has resided on the Tohono O’odham Nation for over six decades.
<p>The O’odham name for Kitt Peak is I’ilogam Du’ag which means manzanita bush mountain. I’oligam Du’ag is the second highest point on the land of the Tohono O’odham. It sits below the sacred Baboquivari Peak, which can be easily seen from the Mayall telescope. In the traditional beliefs of the O’odham, their creator I’itoi lives in the Baboquivari Mountains also referred to as Waw Giwulk. The DESI collaboration is honored to be studying the physical mysteries of the universe on the O’odham jewed (People’s land)."</em></blockquote>
<hr>Cocktail Paring: we're going with a <a href="https://www.liquor.com/recipes/gin-fizz/">Gin Fizz</a> to celebrate this special occasion adn the ever-expanding universe. Cheers DESI!<hr>NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-33653268896810600542022-01-12T22:33:00.124-08:002022-03-25T23:57:11.678-07:00Culture Icon | Tig Notaro<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76dais33kh21GZJY8TmKMxSjl3J5q6fdM3FXMo1uVlyrJ4XU_9AvmLWumRSXDf7lVAPKy-pSguFvDXeh_7dDp1vQ5UPG1fKyVy0hjy-rzC8nupcbzleevhb1IoVZvRZa9QXIjqxR_s6QAckYgNj5wPvK2aWESa5LzO96T8aofJkvTKphWDeUoZDoJSQ/s2048/skidmore_tig-notaro.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76dais33kh21GZJY8TmKMxSjl3J5q6fdM3FXMo1uVlyrJ4XU_9AvmLWumRSXDf7lVAPKy-pSguFvDXeh_7dDp1vQ5UPG1fKyVy0hjy-rzC8nupcbzleevhb1IoVZvRZa9QXIjqxR_s6QAckYgNj5wPvK2aWESa5LzO96T8aofJkvTKphWDeUoZDoJSQ/s400/skidmore_tig-notaro.jpg"/></a></div><center><small><em>Tig Notaro. Image credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/gageskidmore/43608051422">Greg Skidmore</a></em></small></center>
<p><a href="http://tignation.com/">Tig Nataro</a> is an American actor, comedian, podcaster, and writer. Notaro began her career in music as a band manager and promoter but her talent for comedy was clear when she first started doing stand up comedy in LA in the 1990s. Her projects continued to grow and landed her opportunities in film, radio, and television. When Notaro joined the cast of <em>Star Trek: Discovery</em> in Season 2, she expanded her fan base...by light years...BA DUM, TSH! As Cammander Jett Reno in <em>Discovery</em>, she not only brings her ascerbic humor that she's famous for, she brings a whole new level of role model to LGBTQIA2S+ communities and youth.
<p>Notaro was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. As a breast cancer survivor, Notaro has used her visibility and experience, and unique humor, to advocate for a variety of causes including LGBTQIA2+ issues, health & wellness, and environmental causes. She has also brought attention to aspects of surviving breast cancer that society has often found challenging. Notaro became a vegan in 2017 and earned a certificate in plant based nutrition in 2019 from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.
<p>We join many Star Trek fans in thoroughly enjoyoing her portrayal of Commander Reno on <em>Discovery</em> and we are incredibly thankful for her and her inspiring story in her work and in her life. She gives new inspirational meaning to that oh-so-Star-Trek phrase, "live long and prosper".
<p>Notaro was named the Future-ish 2022 <a href="https://www.future-ish.com/2012/02/queenofthesmartset.html">Queen of the Smart Set</a>.
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-58558450796154049022022-01-11T22:48:00.002-08:002022-01-11T22:58:25.053-08:00NewsFusion | 071<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/11/21/female-industrial-designers-you-must-follow-to-see-the-impact-they-are-making-with-their-designs/" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizKNkMARjNVg4x4rwQAyGRUQg6L7o8V5wYkyDKRfdS93rnDcxnOLzFolgI5W8R7EnBxhNeJDuG1KD-bFq9E0fH7aZnJwYztcBBfJPCdubJtFaJEzN4SONiFDZi6ce-EgYez9e5pJhP5ArrlR8OZmxCSZBsve_-IatXiPqZXjPCXEBAX7WPO2TmET15zA=s400"/></a></div><center>
<small><em><a href="https://www.brokis.cz/brokis-collections/bonbori-outdoor/">Bonbori Outdoor by <a href="http://design-ss.com/">Fumie Shibata</a>. Image credit: via <a href="https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/11/21/female-industrial-designers-you-must-follow-to-see-the-impact-they-are-making-with-their-designs/">Yanko Design</a>.</a></em></small></center>
<p>NewsFusion for January 2022
<p><strong>Science...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/08/terraformation-gets-30m-to-fight-climate-change-with-rapid-reforesting/">Startup Terraformation gets $30 million to help scale up rapid reforestation</a> | TechCrunch</li>
<li><a href="https://www.news.ucsb.edu/2022/020502/sending-life-stars">Sending tardigrades into space launches 'planetary protection' discussions</a> | UCSB The Current</li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/powerful-new-superpower-molecule-could-revolutionize-science/">Next generation of nanotechnology, a marriage of DNA and peptides creating new supermolecule</a> | SciTechDaily</li></ul>
<strong>Design...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/kfc-beyond-vegan-fried-chicken">KFC introduces plant-based 'Beyond Fried Chicken' nationwide</a> | Food Network</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22867090/bmw-color-changing-paint-electric-car-ces">BMW uses E Ink technology to introduce new color-changing paint on vehicles</a> | The Verge</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/11/21/female-industrial-designers-you-must-follow-to-see-the-impact-they-are-making-with-their-designs/">Celebrating female industrial designers from around the world</a> | Yanko Design</li></ul>
<strong>Culture...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.intelligentmischief.com/">Intelligent Mischief, a creative studio and futures design lab unleashing Black imagination to shape the future</a> | Intelligent Mischief</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/04/micronesian-scientist-becomes-first-pacific-islander-to-reach-oceans-deepest-point">Micronesian scientist, Nicole Yamase, becomes first Pacific Islander to reach ocean's deepest point</a> | The Guardian</li>
<li><a href="https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/miss-louisiana-takes-choctaw-roots-to-miss-usa">Miss Louisiana, Tanya Crowe, takes Choctaw roots to Miss USA</a> | Indian Country Today</li></ul>
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-24572942303918082602022-01-04T23:00:00.007-08:002022-01-04T23:25:04.217-08:00NewsFusion | 070<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC97KQ8EoaRpUO5vEWy8bWwCjL27KqrwBH_vqAU8cxJ96XlGpm_9uUeuZyuE9ieZEBQuJW6D5bOT1pSoWxbkrewbZJAKZ13Lleyz5bLxvaJ-TJ5grGZk0Yyi_RMa3PaHeHgLvQPaFXJPy-NWAc0C168Vrpnftm1hRmlB9BwZOwCHQH22e7HgOAdfgSrQ=s700" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC97KQ8EoaRpUO5vEWy8bWwCjL27KqrwBH_vqAU8cxJ96XlGpm_9uUeuZyuE9ieZEBQuJW6D5bOT1pSoWxbkrewbZJAKZ13Lleyz5bLxvaJ-TJ5grGZk0Yyi_RMa3PaHeHgLvQPaFXJPy-NWAc0C168Vrpnftm1hRmlB9BwZOwCHQH22e7HgOAdfgSrQ=s400"/></a></div>
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<small><em>Māori journalist, Oriini Kaipara, makes history with moko kauae. Image credit: TVNZ 1</a></em></small></center>
<p>NewsFusion for January 2022
<p><strong>Science...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-mars-orbiter-amazing-selfies-photos">China's Tianwen 1 Mars orbiter snaps some great selfies</a> | Space.com</li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/helping-to-make-nuclear-fusion-a-reality-at-mit/">MIT PhD student Rachel Bielajew is helping to make nuclear fusion a reality</a> | SciTechDaily</li>
<li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/12/07/florida-manatees-wildlife-feeding-plan/6425522001/">Federal wildlife officials approve 'unprecedented' plan to feed Florida's starving manatees</a> | USA Today</li></ul>
<strong>Design...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-01-04/how-to-design-buildings-to-prevent-bird-crashes">Designing buildings to prevent bird crashes</a> | Bloomberg</li>
<li><a href="https://fortune.com/2022/01/04/great-migration-changing-urban-design/">Urban design planners to make cities more 'lovable'</a> | Forbes</li>
<li><a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/fashion-debuts-collabs-happenings-2022">All the things Vogue is looking forward to in 2022</a> | Vogue</li></ul>
<strong>Culture...</strong><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/01/05/new-zealand-news-anchors-face-tattoo-honors-her-maori-heritage/">Māori journalist, Oriini Kaipara, makes history as first primetime broadcast anchor with ancestral moko kauae</a> | Hawaii News New
<li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-12-30/hawaii-is-rethinking-tourism-here-s-what-that-means-for-you">Hawaii is rethinking tourism, giving visitors the real Hawaii</a> | Bloomberg</li>
<li><a href="https://navajotimes.com/edu/education-briefs-dine-cheyenne-river-sioux-are-first-students-in-program-to-boost-indigenous-women-in-physics/">Diné, Cheyenne River Sioux are first students in program to boost Indigenous women in physics</a> | Navajo Times</li></ul>
NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-28485381552973321362021-11-05T10:57:00.000-07:002022-11-03T17:51:33.503-07:00Cocktail Astronomy | Brahe's Marvelous Moustache<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictAIA2hJGntE6LjWBcO9jR1ei4vYj5RX6NaPGy3z2MSwNmth-n8XPVhKuf8aI_v_-vaRH2CKKaokp1zJYZmMpCGidnhY7EFac-dgiEx6an2OsyPXO49ul3WLHDwGbDqcHF3Mncw5JirHu/s1600/nissen_tychobrahe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictAIA2hJGntE6LjWBcO9jR1ei4vYj5RX6NaPGy3z2MSwNmth-n8XPVhKuf8aI_v_-vaRH2CKKaokp1zJYZmMpCGidnhY7EFac-dgiEx6an2OsyPXO49ul3WLHDwGbDqcHF3Mncw5JirHu/s400/nissen_tychobrahe.jpg" width="400"></a></div><center><small><em>Image credit: <a href="http://www.madsnissen.com/">Mads Nissen</a> for Politiken.dk</em></small></center><br />
Here at Future-ish, we love astronomy and we love cocktails. So to prep our fans (and ourselves) for those stellar weekend cocktail conversations, we are pleased to offer our Cocktail Astronomy post each Friday.<br />
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This week we join our fans around the world in celebrating <a href="http://www.movember.com/">Movember</a>, the annual moustache growing (well, we've seen a few ladies and gentlemen glue them on too...in an "Mo" emergency of course) charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men's health issues, particularly prostate, testicular, and other forms of men's cancer. <br />
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We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the event than to raise a cocktail in honor of the very famous and very moustachioed 16th Century Danish astronomer, <a href="http://www.tychobrahe.com/">Tycho Brahe</a>. Brahe made many discoveries in the fields of astronomy and alchemy, but he is most noted for his his incredibly accurate observations of our solar system and many stars, noting a supernova in 1572, and providing evidence that comets are heavenly bodies rather than weather related. Brahe's celestial mechanics and detailed star maps were later used by Johannes Kepler in his theories of planetary motion.NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-52628391606554672652021-02-01T22:37:00.178-08:002022-03-17T00:04:27.054-07:00Miss Next Century | Heni Unwin<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzkRcprnHBP7iPaw4M7osCUZgFxUhM1-lSNhsvGdTcrK1oDKKc39XKzbuzSN-K-FvhsP4myIK-ntRaiXdugKX_urdgk4Py5j7-BMcrPptR8diIH7IbkIDO3oiUHJl6DoFcHYpcePi4F_IDEq3qFGoWcY1rGjXokrp9qffCDD9rmUvxZYdFFYBXaGfAw/s700/heni-unwin.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzkRcprnHBP7iPaw4M7osCUZgFxUhM1-lSNhsvGdTcrK1oDKKc39XKzbuzSN-K-FvhsP4myIK-ntRaiXdugKX_urdgk4Py5j7-BMcrPptR8diIH7IbkIDO3oiUHJl6DoFcHYpcePi4F_IDEq3qFGoWcY1rGjXokrp9qffCDD9rmUvxZYdFFYBXaGfAw/s400/heni-unwin.JPG"/></a></div><center><em><small>Miss Next Century 2021, Heni Unwin. Image credit: <a href="https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/early-career-researcher-forum/turama/heni-unwin-and-te-rerekohu-tuterangiwhiu/">The Royal Society Te Apārangi</a>. </small></em></center>
<p><a href="https://www.cawthron.org.nz/our-people/heni-unwin/">Heni Unwin</a> is a Māori marine scientist working to integrate Mātauranga Māori (Māori traditional knowledge) and Western science. Unwin's Iwi affiliations are Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Atihaunui-a-Papaarangi. </p>
<p>Unwin completed her BS in Chemistry at Universityof Otago with a minor in Māori and later earned a Gradute Diploma in Marine Science from University of Auckland and a Diploma in Science in Marine Studies from Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. As of 2022, she is also working towards a Masters in Enviornmental Science at University of Canterbury and currently works as a research scientist at the Cawthron Institute in New Zealand. </p>
<p>It was a snorkeling adventure while visiting Raratonga when she was 10 years old that convinced her that a career in marine sciences was in her future. But the fact that that experience was also in the realm of Tangaroa (Māori God of the sea) was is as important to her as her calling to do research and she strives to ensure her work in science also serves Māori communities.
<p>Like many indigenous scientists, Unwin has had to navigate two worlds but she has done so with positivity and enthusiasm. Even though she was often the only Māori student in many of her classes at university, the support from her parents to celebrate her Māori tradtions and ancestry has fueled her passion to share her knowledge and experiences through outreach, as well as include opportunities for rangatahi (youth) to participate in all of her research projects. Her current projects include investigating the effects of microplastics on the endemic Green-lipped mussel and launching an innteractive plastic tracking tool. </p>
<p>Unwin was named Future-ish's 11th <a href="https://www.future-ish.com/2011/06/msnextcentury.html">Miss Next Century</a> in 2021.<p>
<p>Social Media <hr>
>> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/henwin15">@henwin15</a><br>
>> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heni-unwin-bb06a892/">LinkedIn</a>
<p>Additional Reading<hr>
<ul><li>Royal Society. <a href="https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/early-career-researcher-forum/turama/heni-unwin-and-te-rerekohu-tuterangiwhiu/">Heni Unwin & Te Rerekohu Tuterangiwhiu</a>. </li>
<li>Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge. 2021. <a href="https://www.sftichallenge.govt.nz/news/heni-unwin/">Heni Unwin: Māori scientist making waves in the realm of Tangaroa</a>. <em>sftichallenge.govt.nz</em></li>
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NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-49269757591770213012021-01-26T21:55:00.003-08:002021-01-26T22:08:11.414-08:00Far Out Architecture | Amager Bakke<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGg4R6kByxFyl2pptRFPEmdoVxyNb-V3EUgQCcd9eNK8c1VQb8q7lIL3J8ZVoxBCnK_qSm2DxD6j8D4O9cB170bE3gKd7IO6XVxk7c4fR4ROIgn1wmEkjf73mT7fDEjuuifgfgulkGK4g/s768/amager-bakke.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGg4R6kByxFyl2pptRFPEmdoVxyNb-V3EUgQCcd9eNK8c1VQb8q7lIL3J8ZVoxBCnK_qSm2DxD6j8D4O9cB170bE3gKd7IO6XVxk7c4fR4ROIgn1wmEkjf73mT7fDEjuuifgfgulkGK4g/s400/amager-bakke.jpg"/></a></div>
The architecture of Copenhagen's <a href="https://a-r-c.dk/amager-bakke/">Amager Bakke</a> isn't just far out, it's functional. The "Amager Hill" (also referred to as Amager Slope and Copenhill) is part heat/power waste-to-energy plant and part sports facility. Designed by architect <a href="https://big.dk/#projects">Bjarke Ingels</a>, the facility opened in 2017 and burns through 70 tons of trash each hour which produces hot water and energy for 120,000 homes in the city. Oh, and Ingels included a footpath and ski slope on the building's roof. NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-4646506087034256952021-01-23T00:01:00.008-08:002021-01-23T00:32:40.987-08:002020 Beazley Award | Teeter Totter Wall<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFFCjaOBn_pBi6BnSo1ANRbyV7cpaMUfy8KhDDuSPZYFLfHqQxbi8V2XM4y0cxoEY27dGHlnoWN7GrYd0hPL8D1gn7wr_vdV0IbmWPPYUKKVuQimBs24MYiXm_QVHHDokKwPS-tvXuKGw/s980/teeter-totter-wall.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="980" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFFCjaOBn_pBi6BnSo1ANRbyV7cpaMUfy8KhDDuSPZYFLfHqQxbi8V2XM4y0cxoEY27dGHlnoWN7GrYd0hPL8D1gn7wr_vdV0IbmWPPYUKKVuQimBs24MYiXm_QVHHDokKwPS-tvXuKGw/s400/teeter-totter-wall.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<center><i><small>Image credit: Design Museum</small></i></center><br>
The Design Museum 2020 Beazely Award overall winner is the <a href="https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/beazley-designs-of-the-year/transport/teeter-totter-wall">Teeter Totter Wall</a> installation Ronald Rael of and Virginia San Fratello of <a href="https://www.rael-sanfratello.com/">Rael San Fratello</a>. The project transformed a portion of the US-Mexico border wall into an interactive public art work. We can't think of a better example of aspirational and inspirational future-shaping design. </p>NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567717620703663935.post-30610734321925605302021-01-07T21:35:00.004-08:002022-03-25T22:24:22.008-07:00Smart Stars | Geena Davis<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDsVWzx4ypFtcjsXJ5ohXQICGy5XlZUaUT1pLRh_QzKJ1zQ74UZbQgDOnfMJ4nWS3bg0Rmvg5oh2JHQQ58rn-YnWdh2t2pXT_W9Nh-ugpjWRRYMkSJlgctXaHYNGvebxoYYQ80htm4ChEUc2OyOVhfaLrvPiBGMlOQOKT_Q_XltbVW1W1Hut-fK_TFQ/s3409/davis-geena.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="2180" data-original-width="3409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDsVWzx4ypFtcjsXJ5ohXQICGy5XlZUaUT1pLRh_QzKJ1zQ74UZbQgDOnfMJ4nWS3bg0Rmvg5oh2JHQQ58rn-YnWdh2t2pXT_W9Nh-ugpjWRRYMkSJlgctXaHYNGvebxoYYQ80htm4ChEUc2OyOVhfaLrvPiBGMlOQOKT_Q_XltbVW1W1Hut-fK_TFQ/s400/davis-geena.jpg"/></a></div><center><small><em>Geena Davis walks with Dr. John Gallin. Image credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/nihgov/27434331280">NIH via flickr</a>. </em></small></center>
<p>Geena Davis is is an American actor, activist, model, and producer. She completed her bachelor's degree in drama from Boston College in 1979 and received honorary doctorate degrees in fine arts from Bosten College in 1999 and Bates College in 2009 for her work with the <a href="https://seejane.org">Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media</a>. </p>
<p>In addition to a successful modeling, acting, and production career, Davis is an advocate and activist for a multitude of subject matters and causes including women in sports, gender bias in media, STEM, and other humanitarian and envioronmental social and environmental challenges. Davis also trained and competed for a spot in the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the sport of archery. </p>
<p>Davis has been nominated for and received dozens of awards including an Oscar for Best Supporting Acress in <em>The Accidental Tourist</em> and a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama in "Commander in Chief". The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences chose her for the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, an honorary Academy Award, for her work to undestand and address gender bias in media. </p>
<p>Davis was named the Future-ish 2021 <a href="https://www.future-ish.com/2012/02/queenofthesmartset.html">Queen of the Smart Set</a>. </p>NextCenturySeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10467893836042573419noreply@blogger.com