Have you ever wondered how much Yoda weighs? Could Thor's hammer exist in the real world? How many calories would a hobbit have to consume to make the trek from Rivendell to Mordor? These might seem like insignificant questions, but they might be the building blocks that propel a child's interest in STEM.
In the world of SciFi, it's customary to create worlds where the laws of physics are fluid. Anything is possible, and most authors and directors don't take the time to explain the nuances of each realm. However, nerds and scientist alike are taking on the challenge and using science and math to give reality to these mystical worlds.
According to Alan Martin for Alphr: "It turns out that the tools of physics, biology and chemistry give us some very handy building blocks for answering the pop culture questions nobody ever asked."
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Alexis GajewskiAlexis Gajewski
Senior Content Strategist
Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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