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LRHSD Math and Science Career Expo – November 14, 2011
Thanks to all the students and parents for coming. My big fear with these types of presentations is that no one will show up.
Below is a link to the presentation. The version I used in the presentation was a draft I downloaded from Google Docs, so the download is the ‘cleaned up’ version.
Good luck in high school, and with your college selections. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sarah or me any time.
Download: Solution Architect and Chemical Engineer Presentation
No such thing as a miracle anti-wrinkle cream say scientists Which? Conversation
Anti-wrinkle cream miracles debunked by scientists
via No such thing as a miracle anti-wrinkle cream say scientists Which? Conversation.
Living in a house with four women, and being over 50, I have researched moisturizers, sunscreens, and other other the counter skin creams.
The most compelling point made in this article is that collagen can’t be absorbed by human skin.
There are products that use nanotechnology to encapsulate ingredients for delivery into the skin. My family tested nanotech sunscreen several years ago, but it was not very effective. I expect the technology, and resulting products to improve over time.
Reference Links:
NYT Article: Nanoparticles in Your Sunscreen: Too Hot to Handle?
Consumer Reports: Nanotechnology: Our First Test