Spring Break in San DiegoI have three friends now living in San Diego, so I decided to finally go for a visit. What I expected was a warm, welcoming sun-filled few…2d ago2d ago
GE Healthcare Capstone ArticleI developed, run, and teach UW-Madison’s Computer Science Capstone program. In this course, students work in groups of 4–5 on real-world…Mar 251Mar 251
Fair Play: Could It Save Your Marriage?In a time where women’s rights and gender equality seem to be moving backwards, I just read a book that could help women make space in…Mar 18Mar 18
The Anxious Generation: A Book ReviewThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt was the #1 most-read…Mar 11Mar 11
Diversity & Inclusion (DEI) Are Important Now and Always Will BeDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States have fallen out of favor (to put it mildly). Our new right-wing-led…Mar 4Mar 4
Author Goals: What I’m Doing in 2025I’m getting back into writing this year in a big way and there are a few reasons for that. Writing gets me into a flow state like nothing…Feb 251Feb 251
Noble Reach Foundation & Innovation in GovernmentLast spring, one of the partners for UW-Madison’s Capstone program, which I developed and teach, was the Noble Reach Foundation. They are a…Feb 18Feb 18
New Zealand Travel: ChristchurchThe last stop on our Christmas tour of New Zealand was the largest city on the South Island, Christchurch. You might recognize the name…Feb 11Feb 11
New Zealand Travel: WellingtonIt’s no secret that I love New Zealand and within New Zealand my favorite city has always been Wellington. We visited for a second time…Feb 4Feb 4
New Zealand Travel: RotoruaRotorua is a small city on a huge lake that’s packed with a lot of activities, from ziplining to geothermal wonders. Last week, I showed…Jan 28Jan 28