Emilio had a chance to check out the recently opened Riggs Beer Company in Urbana.
Posts by Emilio T. Jasso:
Between the Hammer and the Anvil
Emilio chats with Dean Rose, a blacksmith who works in East Urbana.
Mrinali Kesavadas is Mahomet’s budding young scientist
A student from Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High School in Mahomet, Mrinali Kesavadas, has been announced as one of ten finalists in the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The competition, which is for students in grades 5 through …
Lincoln Bookbindery: Ageless tech
The best technologies are indispensable and timeless. Emilio visited the Lincoln Bookbindery in Urbana and discussed the tools and techniques they use to create books that are both fine examples of utilitarian craftsmanship and beautiful works of art.
Taking a look at Enabled by Optics
The Kwiat Group in U of I's Physics department remains a shining beacon in the world of optics.
A new face at Smile Politely Tech
Hello SPlog readers, Some of you may recognize my name as being the author of a handful of articles here at Smile Politely. If so, thanks for reading! Perhaps you’ll be happy to note that …
Make amigos with Meco
There are many apps out there to help you meet people with shared interests. An app created by two U of I seniors, Meco, is looking to streamline the process while making it safer, more reliable, and significantly more enjoyable.
Make(rGirl) my day
Home-grown non-profit (or rather, for-purpose) MakerGirl has been helping to encourage girls to pursue knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics since 2014. Now you can help them to bring a sense of purpose and self-confidence to girls around the country.
Beer and cosmology, not cosmetology
Get your drink on while having a conversation about the cosmos and what makes it tick.
Big Data is watching you
Read about Datify, a data-obsessed startup founded by U of I undergraduates, looking to make you a more efficient employee.