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The Curious Eye is a fun and scientific look at the world around me. When a topic catches my attention, it is fun to explore it and all the topics that come up while doing the research. There is so much science going on around us every day that goes unnoticed. Hopefully the column will help others become curious about things they see in the world.

A sophomore at Northern Michigan University (in Computer Science) after a semester at Bay De Noc Community College studying electronics; Dianna has recently developed a keen interest in robotics. She is pictured above programming a robot (on the lab bench above her right hand) using the MAST lab facilities and her own Lego Mindstorms Robotic Invention System. Most recently she has been involved in many successful storm chases.

Her interests include Astronomy, Atmospheric Science, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Genetics, Geology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Physics.

You can write to Dianna at dihrabovsky@madscitech.org

Updated 29 October 2004
Not Just Blowing Smoke
by Dianna Hrabovsky

With the recent events at Mount St. Helens, I have become more aware and interested in volcanoes and the scientific study that goes on near and around them.Besides checking for tremors and seismic activity, there are many other tests that are being done. It was amazing to find that even when there aren't any lava flows or ash being expelled from a volcano, there are other emissions that can be just as dangerous. More.

Magnetohydrodynamics

Psychrometer and Those Crazy Weather People

Like a Banana?

Airing or Erring: The Light Bulb Dilemma

Cloudy Perceptions

   
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