Author: Bloom Intern

Lee Hamilton Honored for Career-Long Bipartisanship

Dec 12, 2018 | Community

In October, Indiana University announced it would rename the School of Global and International Studies in honor of Lee Hamilton and Republican Richard Lugar.

Ivy Tech Massage Program Offers Low-Cost Treatments to the Public

Dec 11, 2018 | Health & Fitness

The students enrolled in the therapeutic massage program at Ivy Tech Community College–Bloomington may not know it, but they are at the forefront of a growing career trend. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that jobs for massage therapists are growing much faster than the average for all occupations in the United States.

500 Women Scientists Active & Growing at IU

Dec 10, 2018 | Science & Education

After the 2016 election, and with the installation of the Trump administration, many felt that support for science was in jeopardy. And when scientists are under pressure, that pressure is particularly intense for women, says Sarah Schanz, one of the new leaders of the Indiana University chapter (or “pod”) of 500 Women Scientists.

levitabl: Two Locals Invent a Sustainable Standing Desk

Dec 9, 2018 | Business & Finance

While using a standing table at an airport, Prashanth Jayaraman knew he could design a better, more sustainable option. Not only was the table not well-designed, the motor had broken and Jayaraman felt the entire desk would likely be junked instead of fixed.

We Are You—Working To Bring People Together

Dec 8, 2018 | Community

In December 2016, Jenn Harmless was on Facebook with three friends. All were concerned with the increasing number of hate incidents in Bloomington and across the country. At one point, someone asked, “Well, what are you doing about it?”