Looking for a way to keep your brain stimulated over the summer? No? Well, you should be! There are tons of podcasts out there that can help you stimulate your mind, while learning cool random facts.
METS has put together a list of a few great podcasts, but there a ton out there! Go dig around, find one that works for you! Continue reading
The IRS has put out a warning of a tax scam involving a “bogus student tax.” You can find more information about the scam at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Adminstrators site: https://www.nasfaa.org/news-item/8717/5-31_IRS_Warning_of_a_Federal_Student_Tax_Scam
You can also find more information at the IRS website: https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/irs-warns-of-latest-scam-variation-involving-bogus-federal-student-tax
Remember, if you ever have any questions about whether anything is legitimate or not, don’t hesitate to ask your METS advisor!
Want to take a tour of Pluto? Working with the Lunar and Planetary Institute and the Universities Space Research Association , the NY Times has built a Virtual Reality world based on the images taken with NASA’s New Horizon spacecraft. (Note: You will need to download the NY Times’ free VR app to check this out.)
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/05/19/science/space/seeking-plutos-frigid-heart-nytvr.html?action=click&contentCollection=science®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0