In Turkey, an elderly man who earns his living by shining shoes is visited every morning at the same time by a cat that asks to have its fur brushed. The man never turns down this little friend.😍👍💙

On Monday, April 13, Clark University will host a panel on climate with @mindylubber.bsky.social (Ceres), Lou Leonard (Clark U.'s School of Climate, Environment and Society), moderated by @nytimes.com @thomaslfriedman.bsky.social. Register today: lnkd.in/eNF4VMdy #ClimateAction #ClimateLeadership

Of course my 100th post HAS to be about the 100th anniversary of Dr. Robert Goddard’s successful launch of his liquid-fueled rocket! This week we welcomed a new addition to the Clark campus: a National Space Trail Marker! Special thanks to Charles Slatkin for leading this incredible initiative!

Clark University has been busy this week celebrating this milestone anniversary! Learn more about what we have planned, and our ties to "The Father of Modern Rocketry!" www.clarku.edu/goddard

It’s been 100 years since the 1st modern rocket launched. Humans are heading back to the moon It's been 100 years since the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket launched from a snowy farm in Massachusetts.

Clark University Physics Professor Chuck Agosta spoke to ABC News about the 100th anniversary of Dr. Robert Goddard's first successful rocket launch. Agosta told @mediamatthew.bsky.social, "I'm pretty confident that in a hundred years, we're going to be all over space." abcnews.com/US/100-years...

Clark University celebrates 100 years since the first liquid fuel rocket launch by longtime professor There’s no moon landing without Robert Goddard. This month marks 100 years since Goddard launched the first liquid fuel rocket on a farm outside of Worcester. Clark University is celebrating the man k...

Katie Stebbins, digital projects librarian at Clark University, spoke with Tiziana Dearing, host of Morning Edition at @wbur.org, about our Goddard Collection and the university's connection to "The Father of Modern Rocketry." www.wbur.org/upnext/2026/... #Astronomy #Space #physics #AcademicSky

This week, Clark University will celebrate this milestone anniversary with talks by former NASA exec/alumnus John Emond and author Kevin Schindler. Stop by campus to see a special exhibit that includes the miniature book Buzz Aldrin took with him to the moon! Learn more at www.clarku.edu/goddard

Can't believe this day is actually here! Clark University has been counting down to the 100th anniversary of Dr. Robert Goddard's first successful launch of his liquid-fueled rocket! Learn more about our ties to "The Father of Modern Rocketry" at www.clarku.edu/goddard #spaceexploration #physics

Spaceflight Started 100 Years Ago in a Massachusetts Cabbage Patch

Amazing article by @nytimes.com's @astrojonny.bsky.social, "Spaceflight Started 100 Years Ago in a Massachusetts Cabbage Patch," includes comments from Clark University #Physics Professor Chuck Agosta. #rocketry #spaceexploration #academicsky www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/s...

Thank you, @worcestermagazine.bsky.social, for stopping by Clark University to interview our digital librarian and head of Archives and Special Collections about our Goddard Collection, our upcoming exhibit and our connection to "The Father of Modern Rocketry." More at www.clarku.edu/goddard

Yes, and Goddard got the last laugh! Most famous retraction of all time!

I imagine Clark University has this in our Robert H. Goddard Collection in our Archives and Special Collections. Will have to take a look through this Collection, digitized here: commons.clarku.edu/goddardcolle... #space #rocketry #RobertGoddard #physics #STEM

The Robert H. Goddard Collection in Clark U's Archives & Special Collections (online at commons.clarku.edu/goddardcolle...) includes #rocket parts, patents, diaries, photos and films, and the first book that went to the moon. #rocketry
 #EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd #STEM #science #physics

Home As we mark the 100th anniversary of Robert H. Goddard's launch of the first liquid-fueled rocket, we consider the discoveries it helped shape, and the questions that now call for equally bold imaginat...

In less than one week, Clark University will celebrate our longtime #physics professor + most famous alumnus, Dr. Robert H. #Goddard — the “Father of Modern #Rocketry” — whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern #spaceflight. #space #STEM #science Visit clarku.edu/goddard 🚀

That year my son (who will be 21 years old next month) drew a picture of what happens on Groundhog Day and got a ✔️➕➕ from his teacher...

WooSox president Charles Steinberg, in a press release announcing Roger Clemens will throw the first pitch at Polar Park on WooSox Opening Day (3/27) - while the WooSox also celebrate the 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard launching a liquid-propellant rocket in Auburn, Ma, on 3/16/1926:

Clark University received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification from @carnegie.org and ‪@aceducation.bsky.social‬ for our institution-wide commitment to community engagement through teaching, research, service, and partnerships. Learn more: www.clarku.edu/news/2026/01... #academicsky

What an amazing photo!

Ep. 96 - How to Write Prolifically (with Dr. Abbie Goldberg) In this episode, Leslie chats with Dr. Abbie Goldberg--author of four books and more than 160 articles--about how to write prolifically.

Clark University Psychology Professor Abbie Goldberg spoke with the @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social podcast about writing and motivation. Goldberg is a prolific scholar who's authored four books, more than 160 peer-reviewed articles, and policy briefs. bit.ly/4s0Jhha #academicsky #LGBTQ #research

Fifth La Niña in Six Years to Disrupt Crops and Supply Chains The climate pattern’s return exposes fragile food networks and heightens risks worldwide.

The globe is experiencing its Fifth La Niña in six years. Abby Frazier, a professor in Clark University's School of Climate, Environment + Society, spoke with @weathersullivan.bsky.social @bloomberg.com about weather conditions La Niña produces in North America. #climate #academicsky bit.ly/4pEgP32

Clark University alumnus Brien Rondeau, a 3D game artist, co-founder of SlimeWare and Red Rabbit Games, spoke with Jared Bowen, host of @thecultureshowgbh.bsky.social, about his video game Unsent. Take a listen! www.wgbh.org/podcasts/the... @gamedeveloper.bsky.social #indiegames #videogames

Lowell High School wins its first teacher of the year award - The Boston Globe Tara Goodhue, head of the science department at Lowell high school, will proceed to the national competition for top educator.

Great feature by @marianasimoes.bsky.social at @bostonglobe.com on Clark University alumnus Tara Goodhue who was named the 2026 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year! Goodhue, a science teacher at Lowell High School, received her BA in biology from Clark in 2007. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/02/m...

Charles Slatkin in @usatoday.com, shares plans for the 100th anniversary of Dr. Robert Goddard's 1st successful rocket launch. #science #space 🚀 🌎 www.usatoday.com/story/specia...

Lou Leonard, dean of Clark U.’s School of Climate, Environment & Society, told @insideclimatenews.org: "COP is not just about negotiating global rules, but also about generating momentum that pushes governments, businesses + institutions to deliver real-world climate action." #academicsky #COP30

Lou Leonard, dean of Clark University's School of Climate, Environment and Society; + Geography Professors Florencia Sangermano + Abby Frazier reflect on the importance of involving #IndigenousPeople in #climate solutions. #COP30 #belem www.clarku.edu/news/2025/11... @academicsky.org #academicsky

COP30: America Is Still All In • The Austin Chronicle As the world’s eyes turn to Brazil for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending dispatches from the conference to the C...

Lou Leonard, dean of Clark U.'s School of Climate, Environment and Society, served on a panel of experts for @americaisallin.com at #COP30. Leonard told @beccaedwards.bsky.social of @austinchronicle.bsky.social "young people inspire his work on climate." www.austinchronicle.com/news/cop30-a...

What is a Serious Game? YouTube video by Clark University

An upcoming conference at Clark U. will focus on #seriousgames. Prof. Ulm from Clark's Becker School of Design & Technology explains youtu.be/G2y_-S1s0Ho?.... Interested in #gamedesign #gamedevelopment? College students can attend for FREE! @academicsky.org event.fourwaves.com/gamesforgood...

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Games for Good Fourwaves - Games for Good

Clark University is hosting Games for Good, on Nov. 22-23, a 2-day conference on how #videogame design advances learning, health, equity, + social impact. Registration is FREE for students thanks to Entertainment Software Assn. REGISTER TODAY bit.ly/3WOY8Nf #academicsky #seriousgames #gamedev

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