Bloom Archives
Category: Science & Education
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Citizen Scientist: The Great Sunflower Project
From the burrowing mayfly to the rusty patched bumble bee, weâre losing a head-spinning number of invertebrates. Thanks to shrinking natural habitats and our…
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Informatics Prof Is IU’s 7th MacArthur Fellow
The MacArthur Fellows Program offers a $625,000 âgenius grantâ to individuals who show exceptional creativity in their work and the potential for making future…
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Pandemic or No Pandemic: Bird Counts Go On!
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected our day-to-day lives. It may be influencing citizen science, too.
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New Book Shines Light on History of Indiana’s KKK
The Ku Klux Klanâs iconic white hoods and burning crosses have become symbols of white supremacy, but the Klanâs place in the American consciousness…
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Ivy Tech Offers Free Tuition For High-Demand Workers
A year ago, in February 2019, Tammy Wright turned 51 and got laid off from her job. That was when she decided the only…
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Citizen Scientist: Monitoring Ponds & Wetlands
April showers bring much more than May flowersâ they also contribute to seasonal wetlands, a special kind of habitat that only exists part time.
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Robins with Tiny Backpacks Help Monitor Climate Change
For many, the sight of a red-breasted robin pulling worms from the ground is a sure sign of spring. Conventional wisdom holds that robins…
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IU Researchers Establish Living Museums in the Sea
How does a shipwreck become an underwater museum? By becoming a site for âin situ preservationâ of the wreck, its artifacts, and the living…
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The Excel Center: Free High School For Grown-Ups
The Goodwill Education Initiatives, a nonprofit created by Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, opened its first tuition-free high school for adults, The Excel…