The Places Where We Live
The places that shape us, permeate our memories, and inform our passions are many and varied. What does it mean to call a place home? What does it mean to connect with a place? What makes a spot special? …
The Community Connection: AmeriCorps Capacity Building Projects
It’s been a long day out in the field, and my tired body yearns to finish up my work and go home. Instead, I’m working on my lesson plan for tomorrow. As I lean back and the squeak of my chair breaks the silence of the room, …
Telling Stories
In 1945, a goat owner, disgruntled that he and his odorous pet were removed from Wrigley Field, issued a curse upon the Chicago Cubs: they were done winning baseball games. The team immediately started losing. …
Dino Facts from the Journeys School Pre-K
Every day, I walk past the Journeys School pre-kindergarten play-yard and wave hello to the kids. They wave enthusiastically and yell “Hi Shellie!” and I continue on with my regular day, but with a fresh smile on my face. …
Young Women and Science: A Participant’s Perspective
Editor’s Note: The Young Women and Science program, now in its 26th year, was created to support the development of 8th and 9th grade students as leaders in the field of science.The program is designed to build science inquiry skills, …
2016 Annual Report
Behind the Science: Putting the Design Cycle to Work in the TSS Server Room
“My dream is that someday we’re going to come in here on a Saturday night, order a bunch of pizzas, and unplug everything in this room. Then, we’re going to put it all back together and hope everything still works.” -Scott Daily, …
The Hunt
I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, where meat came from a Styrofoam container and milk from a carton.There are four generations between me and the last farmer in my family.
In my early and mid-20s, …
Barbed Wire, Moose, and Inspiration on a Wyoming Ranch
We arrive at Cottonwood Ranch on a chilly, overcast October morning. We are met by owner Freddie Botur, who takes us into his ranch office. Tall and lean, Freddie is every bit the proverbial American cowboy. …
TSS AmeriCorps at a Glance
Deciding what to do with my life is a question that rolls through my mind every day. Have I fulfilled my life dream yet? Have I landed my dream job? Have I narrowed down what I want to do? …