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Carnatic vocalist NJ Nandini curates a music-themed fete to be held in Thiruvananthapuram on May 13

It is music for the ears of all those who enjoy melody and rhythm. Carnatic vocalist NJ Nandini organises Sa Re Ga Ma Gala, a one-day music carnival filled with board games, activities, live performances and lucky draws. Stalls selling refreshments and homemade products will add to the carnival ambience. The young musician from Thiruvananthapuram, making waves on the concert circuit, says she…

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NASA Announces Semifinalists of Power to Explore Challenge - NASA

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NASA Announces Semifinalists of Power to Explore Challenge - NASA

NASA selected 45 student essays as semifinalists of its 2024 Power to Explore Challenge, a national competition for K-12 students featuring the enabling power of radioisotopes.

NASA selected 45 student essays as semifinalists of its 2024 Power to Explore Challenge, a national competition for K-12 students featuring the enabling power of radioisotopes. Contestants were challenged to explore how NASA has powered some of its most famous science missions and to dream up how their personal “superpower” would energize their success on their own radioisotope-powered science mission. The competition asked students to learn about Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS), “nuclear batteries” that NASA uses to explore the harshest, darkest, and dustiest parts of our solar system. RPS have enabled many spacecraft to conduct otherwise impossible missions in total darkness.

In 250 words or less, students wrote about a mission of their own that would use these space power systems and described their own power to achieve their mission goals. The challenges of space exploration without solar power are especially relevant ahead of the United States’ upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse, which will offer a momentary glimpse into what life would be like without sunlight.

Carl Sandifer

Program Manager, Radioisotope Power Systems Program.

The Power to Explore Challenge offered students the opportunity to learn more about these reliable power systems, celebrate their own strengths, and interact with NASA’s diverse workforce. This year’s contest received 1,787 submitted entries from 48 states and Puerto Rico.

“It has been so exciting to see how many students across the nation have submitted essays to NASA’s Power to Explore Challenge,” said Carl Sandifer, program manager of the Radioisotope Power Systems Program at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. “We have been thrilled to read their creative RPS-powered mission concepts and have been inspired learning about their many ‘superpowers’ that make them the bright future of NASA – the Artemis Generation.”

Entries were split into three categories: grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12. Every student who submitted an entry received a digital certificate, and over 4,094 participants who signed up received an invitation to the Power Up virtual event. With NASA’s Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Nicola Fox, NASA’s Radioisotope Power Systems Program Manager Carl Sandifer, and Kim Rink of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in

Southern California, students learned about what powers the NASA workforce to dream big and work together to explore.

Fifteen national semifinalists in each grade category (45 semifinalists total) have been selected. These participants also will receive a NASA RPS prize pack. Finalists for this challenge will be announced on April 8 in celebration of the total solar eclipse.

Maryam Asif, Sarasota, FL

Thashvi Balaji, Riverview, FL

Yavuz Bastug, Peckville, PA

Claire Bennett, La Grange, NC

Ada Brolan, Somerville, MA

Joseph Brown, Huntsville, AL

Ashwin Cohen, Washington, D.C.

Adara George, Lithia, FL

Katerine Leon, Long Beach, CA

Rainie Lin, Lexington, KY

Connor Personette, Lakeland, FL

Yash Rajan, Issaquah, WA

Camila Rymzo, Belmont, MA

Arslan Soner, Columbia, SC

Zachary Tolchin, Guilford, CT

Nithilam Arivuchelvan, Short Hills, NJ

Nandini Bandyopadhyay, Short Hills, NJ

Cooper Basi, Rocklin, CA

Joshua Cheng, Rockville, MD

Kaitlyn Chu, Mercer Island, WA

Mayson Howell, Troy, MO

Dhiraj Javvadi, Louisville, KY

Aadya Karthik, Redmond, WA

Subham Maiti, Bloomington, MN

Meadow McCarthy, Corvallis, OR

Elianna Muthersbaugh, Bluffton, SC

Archer Prentice, Koloa, HI

Andrew Tavares, Bridgewater, MA

Sara Wang, Henderson, NV

Anna Yang, Austin, TX

Sabrina Affany, Fresno, CA

Alejandro Aguirre, Mission Viejo, CA

Sai Meghana Chakka, Charlotte, NC

Khushi Jain, San Jose, CA

Aiden Johnson, Virginia Beach, VA

Robert Kreidler, Cincinnati, OH

Zoie Lawson, Tigard, OR

Thomas Liu, Ridgewood, NJ

Madeline Male, Fairway, KS

Dang Khoi Pham, Westminster, CA

Sofia Anna Reed-Gomes, Coral Gables, FL

Ava Schmidt, Leavenworth, WA

Madden Smith, Loveland, OH

Kailey Thomas, Las Vegas, NV

Warren Volles, Lyme, CT

The challenge is funded by the Radioisotope Power Systems Program Office in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and administered by Future Engineers under the NASA Open Innovation Services 2 contract. This contract is managed by the NASA Tournament Lab, a part of the Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing Program in NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate.

Kristin Jansen NASA’s Glenn Research Center

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A fête in Irinjalakuda celebrated the versatility and genius of Swathi Thirunal

A fête in Irinjalakuda celebrated the versatility and genius of Swathi Thirunal

A four-day music and dance festival dedicated to Maharaja Swathi Thirunal was held at Irinjalakuda recently. On the first day of the programme, Cherthala K N Ranganatha Sharma started with the Kamboji varnam. He then made a precise aalapana of Bahudari followed by the krithi ‘Gurupavanalaya’ of Sundaranarayana. ‘Jalajanabha’ (Kedaragowla) and ‘Paalayamadhava’ (Asaveri), both composed by Swathi,…

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Short Tenure on LOC --- Jaurian Sector ( J & K )

       I reached Jammu railway station on a winter morning in mid Dec 1982. It took some time, before I could locate the reception party sent by my Regiment. As expected, I was welcomed with hot tea & pakodas, as per the customs of the Jat Balwans. We then left in a convoy for Jaurian ( famous for Battle of Chamb - Jaurian both during the 1965 War & 1971 War ). Incidentally, this area is bounded by the Kalidhar Range in the North & Chenab river in the South. The Sector is in close proximity to Akhnoor and the famous Chenab bridge. It was interesting to observe enroute, the area of operations of two previous wars, which we had studied during campaign studies at IMA.

       On arrival in the Unit, I freshened up after the long journey from Pune & reported in combat dress to Lt Col Jagir Singh, Tiger 98 !! He had the reputation of being very strict with a stern persona. However, he was also known for his genial approach for finding solutions to any problems. He  welcomed me back home into the Jat Balwan family. He commended my contribution during the successive instructional tenures at School of Artillery & the NDA. He informed me about the recent Move Order by which the Regiment had been ordered to move to Dhrangadhra, about 120 km from Ahmedabad. I was then instructed to proceed next day for area familiarisation along the LOC, which would prove useful for me in the long run. His prophecy proved to be true when I  returned to J & K for even more challenging experiences, during two different tenures, in different sectors later in my career.

           In the evening, I was invited for the Dining - In party in the Officers Mess, where I was pleasantly surprised to be promoted as a Major. I was so happy to get my third promotion in the Regiment, in a similar manner as the previous promotions as a Lieutenant & a Captain. I was appointed as the Battery Commander of Papa Battery next morning. The CO gave me a detailed briefing about role of our Regiment in support of the affiliated Infantry Brigade & outline plan of deployment in the Brigade Sector. Thereafter, I left with my BC Party, Survey party & Quick Reaction Team. We reached the HQ of ASSAM Battalion, which was my affiliated Infantry Battalion. Same evening, I was briefed by the Battalion Commander & explained the  deployment pattern in the area of responsibility. He issued the plan of the visits, to familiarise with all the forward posts and the Key Defended Localities on the LOC.

           I was eager to understand the ground realities of LOC, about which I had only theoretical knowledge so far. Interestingly, it was termed as Cease Fire Line till Simla Agreement on 03 Jul 1972. Consequently, it was designated as Line of Control between India & Pakistan. The LOC extends from Sangam ( the Southern end ) till NJ 9842 ( the Northern end ) covering a distance of 778 kms. We were given the escort from ASSAM Battalion to guide us upto each Post & Key defended locality with the best observation of the Posts in POK. I was impressed with the bunkers, weapon pits & trenches constructed at each Post. The distance between the Posts on either side of the LOC was as close as two km. These Posts were often on the same ridge/spur. There were several minefields in the intervening space, laid by both the adversaries right since the 1947 War. There was no fencing in those days to demarcate the LOC. In fact, the construction of the fencing on the LOC commenced in 1990s and was completed by 2004. The purpose of fencing was basically to prevent smuggling and infiltration. It was a commendable effort to construct double row of fences which were electrified   and further connected to network of motion sensors, thermal imaging devices and lighting systems.

            Our movement from Post to Post had to be on foot, after leaving our vehicles at the Company adm base. It entailed a march of  6 to 8 hours on foot tracks over undulating terrain every night, since all moves had to be in hours of darkness or bad visibility, in order to minimise the observation and the small arms fire from the enemy Posts. We observed the method of maintaining round the clock vigil, while the soldiers were manning their weapons on duty or having rest, on rotation basis. Some Posts had to be replenished by mule columns, accompanied by muleteers, moving on specially constructed mule tracks. It was indeed an impressive silent service by unsung heroes!!  

          Our familiarisation schedule was completed in ten days, which was a professionally enriching experience for me personally. It was also the first occasion when I got accustomed to “Tagda Raho” --- the customary greeting of the ASSAM Regiment.  I returned to the Regiment location and submitted my recce report to my CO. 

          The packing up of stores and equipment for move by train was in progress. Simultaneously, visits to Vaishno Devi shrine were being conducted in small groups. I also availed this opportunity to offer my prayers at this famous shrine before our departure by Special train from Jammu. The journey till our destination took about ten days, with never a dull moment, since our TIGER was also accompanying us! In case of long halts due to technical reasons, he insisted on playing Volley Ball matches  on grounds adjacent to the railway siding. Besides, Kabaddi matches were  also conducted to keep us on our toes. The train finally reached Dhrangadhra and we were impressed with the grand reception by all the Regiments of the Artillery Brigade.

            Our Regiment had been allotted Office Complex & Single jawans accommodation which was newly constructed. However, married accommodation had a long waiting list. Hence. most of us were allotted temporary accommodation & the bachelors had to settle down in the  Station Officers Mess in Lal Bungalow. Jat Balwans settled down quickly in order to prepare for familiarisation visit to our new area of operational responsibility in Gadra & Munabao Sector. It was the usual --- Get, Set and Go routine of Fauji life!! 

               On 07 Feb 1983, I received the much awaited good news about the birth of my daughter at Dadar. I rushed off by the first available train & met our little angel for just a few days, before returning for op familiarisation. Later, the naming ceremony was held when we fondly welcomed NANDINI into our family. It was our fervent desire and earnest hope that soon we should settle down in this new location, in a new house & in the new  environment of the Jat Balwan family!!! 

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Next participant up for PrintCamp2019 Session 2/2:

ELIZABETH CASTALDO

ON HER WORK:

I work in mixed media, combining collage, drawing, and printmaking to create works on paper and artist’s books that explore the connection of feminine sensuality to nature and its manifestations in modern culture. I work with themes such at generation, growth, sexuality, entropy and decay. I am inspired by the structural patterns inherent in plant and animal life that reveal an undeniable connection between humans and the natural universe. My compositions become multi-layered worlds filled with motifs inspired by human anatomy, plant structures, and geometry. A key theme throughout the work is the resilience of living things and the ability for adaptation, despite a natural tendency toward disorder.

I recently wrapped up a yearlong residency at The Center For Book Arts where I focused on making artists books reflecting on my personal connection with nature as well as conservation, community and preservation of the natural world for future generations. 

My work is process driven and each stage of the work is a reaction that is informed by the work that preceded. I work with pattern and layering, building up layers of hand drawn patterns, watercolor washes, original prints, collage, and appropriated imagery. Printmaking and multiples are central parts of my art practice and I am passionate about creating unique handmade art with a foundation in the practice and theory of printmaking. The layering involved in collage, printmaking and bookmaking provides the opportunity for concealment, excavation, and revelation.

 WHAT SHE WILL BE DOING AT PRINTCAMP:

I hope to focus on experimenting with intaglio and lithography, figuring out how these techniques can fit within my studio practice. I would like to experiment with approaches to each process but ultimately move towards combining them with one another as well as other media. My goal for the week would be to come out with a small series of prints with a longer term goal of setting a foundation for making further work and more advanced use.

SKILLSHARE:

I would love to do a book making demo, perhaps a quick non-adhesive accordion or other quick structure that would be interesting to folks.

RESUME

Education

 2013 MFA, Printmaking, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA

2007 BFA, Painting, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

2012  SCAD Lacoste, Lacoste, France

 RESIDENCIES AND NOTABLE WORKSHOPS

2017 - 2018    Scholarship for Advanced Studies in Book Arts, Center for Book Arts, New York, NY

2018        “Paper Memory” with Sarah Rose LeJeune, Women’s Studio Workshop, Rosendale NY

2018        Century Plate Lithograohy with Corinne Rhodes, EFARBPMW, New York NY

2017        “Experiments with Printmaking and Mixed Media” with Nandini Chirimar, EFA Robert Blackburn               Printmaking Workshop, New York, NY

2017        “Full Tilt Bookbinding” with Susan Mills, Women’s Studio Workshop, Rosendale NY

2017        “The Working Artist” with Crista Cloutier

SOLO AND SMALL GROUP EXHIBITIONS

 2019  New Book Art: Scholar Residents of 2018, Center for Book Arts, New York, NY

2018  Art That Binds, Atlantic Highlands Arts Council, Atlantic Highlands, NJ

2018 Some Assembly Required, Patchogue Arts Council, Patchogue, NY

2013 Solo Exhibition, Sensual Metamorphosis, MFA Thesis Exhibition

Dewberry Gallery, Atlanta, GA

2013 Pretty In Ink, Gallery Trois, Atlanta, GA and Pinnacle Gallery, Savannah, GA

2012 Freedom of Type, 2 Rules Gallery, Marietta, GA

2012  You Can’t Get There From Here, Emily Amy Gallery, Atlanta, GA

 SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

 2019  Freed Formats: The Book Reconsidered

2018  A Small Matter, Ann Street Gallery, Newbrugh, NY

2018  Windows on Main Street installation at A Lucky Cut, Beacon NY

2018 CBA Annual Benefit and Art Auction, Center for Book Arts, New York, NY

2018 Nassau Community College Art Faculty Exhibition, Plaza Art Gallery, Garden City, NY

2018 Exposed Strata, SGCI Conference, Las Vegas, NV

2017  EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop Members Show NYNY

    2017        SCAD Printmaking Alumni Exhibition, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

2017                  “Hello. I Love You. I’m Sorry,” SGCI Conference. Atlanta, GA 

2017        Nasty Women, ABD Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

2016        Small Works Show, Catalyst Gallery, Beacon, NY

2015        RAW Montreal Holiday RAWK, Montreal, QC

2015        Traces, Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY

2013 - 2015    Monumental Ideas in Miniature Books III Traveling Exhibition, Exhibited at various institutions and             conferences throughout the United States. Organized by Hui-chu Ying, Profesor of Art, 

        The Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron OH. 

2015        A Show of Hands, The Hand Magazine at SGCI Knoxville, Southern Graphics Council 

        International Printmaking Conference, A1 Lab Arts, Knoxville, TN

2014        Narcissism and the Self Portrait, Ann Street Gallery, Newburgh, NY 

2014        RAW Brooklyn presents: SCOPE, Brooklyn Night Bazaar, Brooklyn, NY

2014        Discordant, Mad Dooley Gallery, Beacon, NY

2013        ACA Library 6th Annual Student Artists’ Book Competition, ACA Library of SCAD, Atlanta, GA

2013        Georgia Artists: A Juried Art Exhibit, Abernathy Arts Center, Atlanta, GA

2013        Damn Fine!, Mason Murer Fine Art, Atlanta, GA

2013        Heart & Hands, 4th Annual National Student Juried Book Exhibition. University of Nebraska             Lincoln Love Library, Lincoln, NB, and University of Nebraska Omaha Criss Library, Omaha, NB

2013        Qi, Sycamore Place Gallery, Decatur, GA and Cherrylion Studio, Atlanta, GA

2012        Exposition des Etudiants, SCAD Lacoste Campus, Lacoste, France

2012        Figuratively Speaking, Gutstein Gallery, Savannah, GA

2012        ACA Library 5th Annual Student Artists’ Book Competition, ACA Library of SCAD, Atlanta, GA

2012        In, On, Of Paper Juried Exhibition, Paper Circle, Nelsonville, OH

2012        Oso Bay North American Printmaking Juried Exhibition, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christie, TX

2011        The Student Exhibit, 2 Rules Gallery, Marietta, GA

2011        Illuminations Juried Exhibition, Center Arts Gallery, Newburgh, NY

2010        Wish You Were Here 9, AIR Gallery, Brooklyn, NY

2010        Images for a Godless World, Project Reach, New York, NY

2009        Think Gallery Affordable Art Series, Think Coffee Gallery, New York, NY

2008        The Print Show, Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY

2007        Body Modifications, Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY

2007        College Art Association Annual BFA Exhibition, Center for Art and Media Studies, New York, NY

2007        Tomorrow’s Artist Today, Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY

2005        The Print Show, Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY

 HONORS AND AWARDS

 2017        Scholarship for Advanced Studies in Book Arts, Center for Book Arts, New York, NY

2017 and 2018    Women’s Studio Workshop Summer Art Institute Scholarship Recipient

2017        SGCI Emerging Professional Grant Recipient

2013        First Place Purchase Award, ACA Library 6th Annual Student Artists’ Book Competition, ACA                 Library of SCAD, Atlanta, GA (Juror: Margot Ecke, Artist and Designer)

2012        Best In Show, Sidewalk Art Project, Atlanta Preservation Center Grant Mansion, Atlanta, GA

2012        SCAD Seen Gala Highlight Artist, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA

2012        Honorable Mention, ACA Library 5th Annual Student Artists’ Book Competition, ACA                     Library of SCAD, Atlanta, GA (Juror: Eileen Wallace, Artist and Bookmaker)

2011        Dean’s Fellowship in Printmaking, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA

2011        Second Place, Illuminations Juried Exhibition, Center Arts Gallery, Newburgh, NY 

        (Jurors: Stuart Sachs, Virginia Walsh, Martha Zola, and Peter Cody)

 ARTIST TALKS

 2019        Artist Talk for “New Book Art: Scholar Residents of 2018”, Center for Book Arts, New York, NY, 

        February 21, 2019

2018 and 2019 Visiting Artist, Muscota New School, New York, NY

2017 and 2018    Artist Talk on Book Arts for students of Professor Sondra Graff’s Bookmaking Class, Fashion                     Institute of Technology, New York, NY, November 29, 2017 and April 11, 2018

2015        Remote Artist Talk for students of Professor John Alfred’s Undergraduate Contemporary Art                 Classes, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA, April 28, 2015.        

        INSTITUTIONAL COLLECTIONS

 University of Alberta, Bruce Peel Special Collections, Edmonton, Alberta 

Bowdoin College, Special Collections Library, Brunswick, ME

Carnegie Mellon University, Hunt Library Special Collections, Pittsburgh, PA

Duke University, Perkins Library, Sally Bingham Center, Durham, NC

Lafayette College, Skillman Library Special Collections, Easton, PA

Massachusetts College of Art, Godine Library Special Collections, Boston, MA

Ringling College of Art and Design, Kimborough Library Special Collections, Sarasota, FL

Savannah College of Art and Design, ACA and Jen Libraries, and the Office of the President, 

    Savannah, GA, Atlanta, GA, and Lacoste, France

SUNY Orange Newburgh Department of Nursing, Newburgh, NY

University of California Santa Cruz, McHenry Library Special Collections, Santa Cruz, CA

University of Puget Sound, Collins Library, Special Collections, Tacoma, WA

University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, Seattle, WA

University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Lawton Gallery, Green Bay, WI

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Library Special Collections, Milwaukee, WI

Yale University, Haas Library Artist Book Collection, New Haven, CT

 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Vamp & Tamp Booksellers, Birmingham, AL

EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, New York, NY

Center for Book Arts, Artist Member, New York, NY

RAW: Natural Born Artists

Southern Graphics Council International, 2010- 2013, 2017

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Effects of Early Sport Participation on Self-esteem and Happiness

Authors: Dr. Nandini Mathur Collins Dr. Fred Cromartie Dr. Stephen Butler Dr. John Bae

Corresponding Author: Dr. Nandini Mathur Collins 59 Joyce Lane Wayne, NJ 07470 mathurn10@gmail.com 973-568-7021

Dr. Nandini Mathur Collins is an Adjunct Professor at William Paterson University and Southern New Hampshire University and she is also an alumni of the United States Sports Academy.

Effects of Early…