| College of Sciences Newsletter | Edition 3 | April 1, 2001 |
| College of Sciences Newsletter | Edition 3 | April 1, 2001 |
What is a gigaflop?Where is an interferometer?
Is nutraceutical a vitamin?
What do you do with a pumpkin CAM?Interested? Discover the answers in the next issue of Catalyst! Receive a free issue by contacting the editor at pbrown@odu.edu. DONT miss out on the Catalyst or you will miss out on these exciting stories......
Bridging the Gap
Crawling through the bowels of the steel monster, I went about my tour unnoticed as if I was inside the famed trojan horse sent to conquer Troy. I, too, had a battle ahead. In the quiet darkness, I could see one tiny ray of light dancing in the dust guiding my way out. Following the light...Flowers for a Queen
Articulate and charming, Her Majesty Rania Al-Abdullah, Queen of Jordan, chatted with me in the hallway of the Jordan River Foundation. I was flattered that she appreciated my...Turning on the Lights
Since the discovery of philosophy, about 600 BC, science (from the Latin scire, to know) has been turning-on-the-lights and rescuing humanity from superstition and mysticism. The pursuit of science raises us from belief in magic to understanding the technology that surrounds...A Full Moon, Friday the 13th and the GBT
The mountain air smelled fresh, the night was crystal clear although the wind pierced ever so slightly through our hats and coats. The thermometer read 37°. The full moon behind us cast our shadows long as we walked briskly down the long, straight drive. It was Friday the 13th, and our imaginations were ignited as we...A Gem in the Making
Not all gems are found through mining. A gem does not always need to be cut and polished to show beauty or value...Coming to America
On December 17, 2000, an extraordinary couple marched in the Old Dominion University commencement ceremony as each received the coveted doctoral hood...
The Visit
It was a dark, stormy night. Eerie lights flickered, and strange moans sounded as the specially-equipped vehicles screamed up to the house. This was no ordinary visit...
These articles from the next issue of Catalyst were written by College of Sciences faculty and staff to highlight research and scholarship within the College.