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The Science Behind the Scenes: Recap of Nerd Nite SD (Comic-Con Special)

By Deborah L. Bright Nerd Nite SD’s latest gathering was nothing short of a cosmic adventure, blending the allure of science fiction with the rigor of scientific fact. I’ve been to a few of these now, and this one was no different from the others in that the speakers were not only experts in their …

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SANDSWA Tours the Salk

By Melissa T. Miller The Salk Institute for Biological Studies recently hosted a tour specifically for SANDSWA, thanks to former board members Heather Buschman and Nicole Mlynaryk, who are part of the communications team there. Renowned for its beautiful campus and cutting-edge breakthroughs, and we got to learn more about both during a nearly three-hour …

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Reflections from MegaRust 2024: Insights into Corrosion Control

By Neil Thompson Corrosion, that sneaky saboteur of naval vessels, infrastructure, and equipment, casts a shadow over their structural integrity and operational readiness. The unforgiving marine environment, with its relentless assault of saltwater exposure and atmospheric conditions, acts as a catalyst for corrosion, necessitating costly maintenance, repair, and replacement endeavors. Tackling these corrosion woes is …

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SANDSWA Panel Discussion: The Business of Freelancing

Interested in learning about the business of freelancing? Hear from a panel of experts in this discussion organized by the SANDSWA on Oct. 26, 2023 at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology. The featured panelists were science writers Randy Dotinga, Madeline McCurry-Schmidt, and Neil Thompson, and SANDSWA Vice President Josh Baxt served as moderator. Visit …

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