Category Archives: science

Studying What You Fear

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Bart Leahy

When I was a kid I was, to put it mildly, a bit on the sensitive or high-strung side. Easily startled or frightened, there was nothing quite like thunderstorms to get my blood pumping. Not wanting to be tense every … Continue reading →

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What is a “Space Writer,” Anyway?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Bart Leahy

Today’s entry comes in response to a note from Sharmila, who asked the following about my “How an English Major Got a Job at NASA” story: Hi. Thanks for the post! Something that I needed. I’m pursuing CSE undergraduate course … Continue reading →

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Three Cheers for Liberal Arts Education!

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Bart Leahy

I’ve been selling out my species for at least six years now. I am referring, of course, to English and liberal arts majors. I have been working for various organizations that promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. Do I … Continue reading →

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Writing About the Space Business with Authority

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Bart Leahy

Lately I’ve been doing a project for Spaceflight Insider that has required me to do a lot of research on launch vehicles (the engineers’ term for the rockets that get things off the ground). The challenge, sometimes, is getting the … Continue reading →

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What to Look for When Editing Technical Material

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Bart Leahy

When I’m given existing technical material to edit, I have some basic items that I look for to make the content more engaging, robust, and easy to read. These are the types of edits I do when I’m asked to “Make this … Continue reading →

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