|  | Spotlight on Respect: A Winning Tribute to Martin Gardner
11/16/2009
A long-time fan of author and puzzle-designer extraordinaire Martin Gardner, it was natural for Todd Feitelson to respond to a NY Times blog request for tributes to Gardner, who recently celebrated his 95th birthday. His response, which the judges liked for its simplicity and genuine tone, garnered a grand prize, a copy of Mr. Garnder's latest book, "When You Were a Tadpole and I Was a Fish":
I’ve been a math (and puzzle) teacher for 27 years, and when I look back on why I chose this career, nobody is more important than Martin Gardner.
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Spotlight On Curiosity: Webb's Robots Tow the Line
10/27/2009
Had you had the opportunity to build a robot lately? And program it to follow a line? And avoid obstacles using an ultrasonic sensor?
This sounds like stuff of serious scientists and experienced programmers. It is, in fact, the hobby of III former Josh Webb, whose robotics projects are extremely impressive and interesting. And yes, Josh applies both serious science and a working knowledge of computer programming to bring his robots to life.
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A Tribute To Former Science Chair Seward Highley
9/12/2009
Seward Highley was a long-time and highly-respected member of Millbrook's faculty from 1968-1987. We sadly announce his recent passing, and Jono Meigs '65, Director of the Trevor Zoo, offers the following tribute in his memory:
I’m not sure I ever saw Seward without a small pair of binoculars in his breast pocket. And I rarely had a conversation with him outdoors that wasn’t interrupted by a quick confirmation of a bird that had alerted him with a call. I think of myself as a birder, but I rarely heard or saw the bird in question. Seward loved birding, and he was a truly gifted birder.
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