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San Carlos’ 14th annual Night of Holiday Lights kicked off the holiday season with festivities for community members of all ages, including musical performances, festive lights, snow, arts and crafts, beer and wine sales, and more. The event took place on Dec. 6 along Laurel Street, from San Carlos Avenue to Cherry Street. Watch my video coverage on the @scot.scoop website or on the ScotCenter YouTube channel!

San Carlos’ 14th annual Night of Holiday Lights kicked off the holiday season with festivities for community members of all ages, including musical performances, festive lights, snow, arts and crafts, beer and wine sales, and more. The event took place on Dec. 6 along Laurel Street, from San Carlos Avenue to Cherry Street. Watch my video coverage on the @scot.scoop website or on the ScotCenter YouTube channel!

Traditional dances, as well as crafts, henna and more activities, were shared with community members of all backgrounds through a Diwali celebration. The dances exhibited the range of kathak dance featuring Antara Asthaayi Dance. The event, organized by the Palo Alto City Library at Mitchell Park Community Center on Nov. 11, showcased these robust aspects of Hindu culture. Watch my video on @scot.scoop!

Traditional dances, as well as crafts, henna and more activities, were shared with community members of all backgrounds through a Diwali celebration. The dances exhibited the range of kathak dance featuring Antara Asthaayi Dance. The event, organized by the Palo Alto City Library at Mitchell Park Community Center on Nov. 11, showcased these robust aspects of Hindu culture. Watch my video on @scot.scoop!

Community members joined together to celebrate Día de los Muertos at a lively event hosted by the San Mateo Police Activities League and the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department on Oct. 12 at Dr. Martin Luther King Community Park. The event featured traditional food, music, altars, booths from various community organizations and vendors, performances highlighting Indigenous @scot.scoop or ScotCenter's YouTube channel!

Community members joined together to celebrate Día de los Muertos at a lively event hosted by the San Mateo Police Activities League and the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department on Oct. 12 at Dr. Martin Luther King Community Park. The event featured traditional food, music, altars, booths from various community organizations and vendors, performances highlighting Indigenous @scot.scoop or ScotCenter's YouTube channel!

The Carlmont weight room was flooded after a water pipe burst just a week before school. The room is still currently undergoing repairs and a temporary weight room has been set up in the Scot's Gym. Carlmont staff have been managing the situation closely. Watch on @scot.scoop!

The Carlmont weight room was flooded after a water pipe burst just a week before school. The room is still currently undergoing repairs and a temporary weight room has been set up in the Scot's Gym. Carlmont staff have been managing the situation closely. Watch on @scot.scoop!

A special episode of mine is out now on Spotify and @scot.scoop! In light of the recent protests concerning the Israel-Hamas war at college campuses across the country, there has been a lot of conversation about the First Amendment rights of students and their freedom of speech.

I spoke with Eugene Volokh, who currently teaches First Amendment law at UCLA School of Law.

A special episode of mine is out now on Spotify and @scot.scoop! In light of the recent protests concerning the Israel-Hamas war at college campuses across the country, there has been a lot of conversation about the First Amendment rights of students and their freedom of speech.

I spoke with Eugene Volokh, who currently teaches First Amendment law at UCLA School of Law.

The fourth episode of SciScoop is out now on Spotify and @scot.scoop! Listen to Dr. Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., a professor and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and I discuss deep brain stimulation.

The fourth episode of SciScoop is out now on Spotify and @scot.scoop! Listen to Dr. Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., a professor and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and I discuss deep brain stimulation.

The third episode of SciScoop is out now on Spotify and @scot.scoop! Listen to John Crassidis, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and I discuss space debris, also known as space junk, and the threats it poses to spacecraft, satellites, and the integrity of future space missions.

The third episode of SciScoop is out now on Spotify and @scot.scoop! Listen to John Crassidis, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and I discuss space debris, also known as space junk, and the threats it poses to spacecraft, satellites, and the integrity of future space missions.

The second episode of SciScoop is out now! Listen to Dr. Su-Chun Zhang and me discuss 3D bioprinting and its significance in biomedical research today.

The second episode of SciScoop is out now! Listen to Dr. Su-Chun Zhang and me discuss 3D bioprinting and its significance in biomedical research today.

Don't miss the first episode of SciScoop: The future of precision medicine!

With the advancement of research and technology such as AI and machine learning, the development and implementation of precision medicine is on the rise.

Also called personalized medicine, precision medicine involves tailoring medical treatments to the unique characteristics of each individual patient, considering factors like genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environmental factors.

In this episode, I speak with Benjamin Rubin, the associate director of precision medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) in the Office of Science Policy and Strategy. We discuss the advancement of precision medicine in today’s health care system and its impact across a wide range of areas.

Available on Spotify!

Don't miss the first episode of SciScoop: The future of precision medicine!

With the advancement of research and technology such as AI and machine learning, the development and implementation of precision medicine is on the rise.

Also called personalized medicine, precision medicine involves tailoring medical treatments to the unique characteristics of each individual patient, considering factors like genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environmental factors.

In this episode, I speak with Benjamin Rubin, the associate director of precision medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) in the Office of Science Policy and Strategy. We discuss the advancement of precision medicine in today’s health care system and its impact across a wide range of areas.

Available on Spotify!

Established in 1954 and based in Redwood City Marina in California, the MSS Tradewind has navigated through decades of history, fostering leadership, teamwork, and a love for the sea among hundreds of girls ranging from 14 to 18 years old.

Girls in the Mariner Scouts program begin with basic safety and seamanship skills, community service, and interest projects related to water-based activities. They progress to supervisory and instructional levels as they refine their boating skills and develop leadership abilities.

Read more in my article on @scot.scoop!

Established in 1954 and based in Redwood City Marina in California, the MSS Tradewind has navigated through decades of history, fostering leadership, teamwork, and a love for the sea among hundreds of girls ranging from 14 to 18 years old.

Girls in the Mariner Scouts program begin with basic safety and seamanship skills, community service, and interest projects related to water-based activities. They progress to supervisory and instructional levels as they refine their boating skills and develop leadership abilities.

Read more in my article on @scot.scoop!

As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, conditions for Gaza civilians continue to worsen. Many people in Gaza lack access to adequate food, water, medical supplies, and other necessities. Currently, over 70% of Gaza's population is displaced. Read my article with @ariannaxwriting on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza on @scot.scoop. Link in bio.

As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, conditions for Gaza civilians continue to worsen. Many people in Gaza lack access to adequate food, water, medical supplies, and other necessities. Currently, over 70% of Gaza's population is displaced. Read my article with @ariannaxwriting on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza on @scot.scoop. Link in bio.

Nightshade is a new tool that helps artists fight back against generative AI by allowing them to tweak their art’s pixels before sharing it online. These invisible changes can break AI generation models if the art is used in their training without permission, causing unpredictable results. Read my article on @scot.scoop to learn more!

Nightshade is a new tool that helps artists fight back against generative AI by allowing them to tweak their art’s pixels before sharing it online. These invisible changes can break AI generation models if the art is used in their training without permission, causing unpredictable results. Read my article on @scot.scoop to learn more!

Language is a tool for human communication, but its significance goes much further. Many Native American communities largely depend on Indigenous language revitalization efforts to restore and preserve their cultural heritage, reversing the years of oppression their ancestors faced. Read my article on @scot.scoop to learn more! Link in bio.

Language is a tool for human communication, but its significance goes much further. Many Native American communities largely depend on Indigenous language revitalization efforts to restore and preserve their cultural heritage, reversing the years of oppression their ancestors faced. Read my article on @scot.scoop to learn more! Link in bio.

Pyrotechnic marine flares are highly common in the boating world. However, what many people don't know is that these flares can actually be hazardous to the environment and human health. Read my article on @scot.scoop to learn more! Link in bio.

Pyrotechnic marine flares are highly common in the boating world. However, what many people don't know is that these flares can actually be hazardous to the environment and human health. Read my article on @scot.scoop to learn more! Link in bio.

San Mateo County Large Animal Evacuation Group (SMCLAEG) provides evacuation services and shelter for large and farm animals in the event of a disaster.

“Believe it or not, there are a lot of large animals — horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, llamas, a camel, and more — in San Mateo County that need assistance in times of emergency,” said Kelly Archer, board member and treasurer of SMCLAEG.

Learn more about SMCLAEG in my article on @scot.scoop!

San Mateo County Large Animal Evacuation Group (SMCLAEG) provides evacuation services and shelter for large and farm animals in the event of a disaster.

“Believe it or not, there are a lot of large animals — horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, llamas, a camel, and more — in San Mateo County that need assistance in times of emergency,” said Kelly Archer, board member and treasurer of SMCLAEG.

Learn more about SMCLAEG in my article on @scot.scoop!

With AI development on the rise, many innovators are exploring new ways to utilize AI's capabilities to enhance healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Read my feature article on @scot.scoop to learn more! Link in bio.

With AI development on the rise, many innovators are exploring new ways to utilize AI's capabilities to enhance healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Read my feature article on @scot.scoop to learn more! Link in bio.

Check out my new opinion article on @scot.scoop about the strategies that schools are using to teach reading to young students and why they need to change. Link in bio!

Check out my new opinion article on @scot.scoop about the strategies that schools are using to teach reading to young students and why they need to change. Link in bio!

PFAS are a group of toxic manufactured chemicals that are used to make a variety of products. They are also virtually indestructible, so many scientists call them “forever chemicals.” They pollute water and don’t break down, often contaminating the environment and humans for decades. They can be found in products such as shampoo bottles and food packaging and they're in almost every American's bloodstream. Learn more in my new article on @scot.scoop. Link in bio!

PFAS are a group of toxic manufactured chemicals that are used to make a variety of products. They are also virtually indestructible, so many scientists call them “forever chemicals.” They pollute water and don’t break down, often contaminating the environment and humans for decades. They can be found in products such as shampoo bottles and food packaging and they're in almost every American's bloodstream. Learn more in my new article on @scot.scoop. Link in bio!

Thousands of children are suffering from severe malnutrition and harsh living conditions in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, where an ongoing political conflict has aggravated the crisis.

The war has led to the depletion and destruction of food storage, forcing millions of Tigrayans into famine and drastically impacting vulnerable groups, particularly children, pregnant and lactating women, and those with weaker immune systems or certain diseases.

Read more on Scot Scoop.

Thousands of children are suffering from severe malnutrition and harsh living conditions in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, where an ongoing political conflict has aggravated the crisis.

The war has led to the depletion and destruction of food storage, forcing millions of Tigrayans into famine and drastically impacting vulnerable groups, particularly children, pregnant and lactating women, and those with weaker immune systems or certain diseases.

Read more on Scot Scoop.

Read about artificial intelligence being used to save endangered whales from fatal ship collisions on @scot.scoop. Link in bio!

Read about artificial intelligence being used to save endangered whales from fatal ship collisions on @scot.scoop. Link in bio!

Read about California expecting its fourth consecutive year of drought in my article on @scot.scoop. Link in bio!

Read about California expecting its fourth consecutive year of drought in my article on @scot.scoop. Link in bio!

Read more about the national teacher and substitute shortage in my article on @scot.scoop! Link in bio!

Read more about the national teacher and substitute shortage in my article on @scot.scoop! Link in bio!

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