I recently came across the New York Times article, “NASA Is Recruiting a New Class of Astronauts,” when researching potential candidates who could be the next featured profiles for Wesleyan University’s College of Sciences’ Inclusion in STEM Initiative. I don’t know about you, but I have always been intrigued by NASA’s space program and the concept of humanity going to…
Author: Rosie Hassel
One Asian American Woman in STEM Everyone Should Know
Pictured: Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal, National Women’s Hall of Fame 2019 Why does representation matter? This question may seem like it begs obvious answers, but its continued circulation throughout the American public indicates otherwise. The repetitive nature of the question reveals that there has not been a public consensus among potential answers, granted that this is…
Inspired by the Astronomy Department, Hopeful for the Future: An Interview with Sofia Rinaldi ‘25
According to Rinaldi, some of the largest obstacles in pursuing a career in subjects of STEM are the challenging atmosphere and second-guessing one’s self.

