Black Lives Matter. It has taken some time to gather our thoughts here at The Researcher’s Gateway and figure out what, exactly, we want to say, and how best to say it….
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The Five Pillars of Islam
The Five Pillars of Islam are the fundamental beliefs and practices for people of the Islamic faith. We at the Researcher’s Gateway believe in respect and honor of all faiths comes from…
Epidemics and Pandemics: why study them?
One of the things we get asked a lot right now is about Epidemics and Pandemics. With the current impact of modern epidemics traveling throughout the world, it’s understandable. While we’re going…
Mary Jane Patterson
Mary Jane Patterson is considered the first African American to received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree at a time when it was rare for any women to complete four year degrees. Her…
Black History Month – Maya Angelou
Dr. Maya Angelou, poet, author, activist, teacher, singer/song-writer, and dancer, entertained and illuminated people for over eight decades. Sometimes referred to as a Renaissance woman, she had broad interests and talents. She…
Henrietta Lacks, The Ethics of Consent
Henrietta Lacks, the Ethics of Consent is part two of a series. To learn about her life, check out our blog The Life of Henrietta Lacks. Henrietta Lacks became immortal, as it…
Black History Month – Alice August Ball
Alice Augusta Ball, in 1916, succeeded in discovering an effective treatment for Leprosy that had stumped medical science for thousands of years. She was a brilliant chemist and her work significantly…
Black History Month – Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman is possibly, for me, one of the most inspiring African American women in history. In fact, she is perhaps the most amazing person, to my mind. Her efforts to help…
About Advent Calendars
One of my favorite holiday traditions growing up was that of the Advent Calendar. Starting on the first of December, it was always exciting to get home from school and check the…
Lunar Phases – Full Moon
The most well known and beloved moon phase is that of the full moon. This is the lunar phase where it is completely illuminated from your perspective on Earth. It is when…