Amanda Kennedy

I ghostwrote a profile of a Rice University Computer Science professor and his use of Github Classroom.

I wrote over 200 insights that were generated for Addapp app users based on their aggregated health and fitness app and wearable data. Here is one of them.

I wrote over 200 insights that were generated for Addapp app users based on their aggregated health and fitness app and wearable data. Here is one of them.

I wrote over 200 insights that were generated for Addapp app users based on their aggregated health and fitness app and wearable data. Here is one of them.

I copy edited the Winter 2015 and Winter 2016 issues of F&M Scientist, a journal devoted to the publication of scholarly accounts of alumni research and reviews of research areas by Franklin & Marshall College alumni.

An educational piece for fellow design practitioners.

Have you ever gone through an experience and said to yourself, “I wish there were an app for that?” We’ve asked that question, too—and found some answers.

BOO-ZE! Halloween is here—which means wearing costumes, going to parties and drinking the witches brew. And while we at Addapp advocate for responsible consumption of alcohol, we understand that it can be easy to get a little carried away…which could lead to a hangover that makes you want to howl like a werewolf.

Companies focused on women’s health and wellness are on the rise. According to a Rock Health report, so far this year through third quarter 2015, nine women’s health companies have raised a total of $82 million compared to $29 million in 2014 and $2 million in 2011.

Let’s face it: I have terrible posture. If you ever visit the Addapp office, you will probably find me slouching at my desk. My signature slouch goes way back, and all that bad posture has added up: Sometimes I experience lower back pain. While I’m not a doctor, I have a hunch (pun intended!) that it is tied to my poor posture. So when I heard about a device that aims to improve posture, I was eager to give it a try.

Friendships make all the difference in the world.

Whether you’re supporting each other through tough times, making weekend plans, or sharing secrets, the friends who have your back contribute to your overall well-being.

Have an eye for fashion? Want to join the debate around feminism or global issues? Is tech your thing? If you’re thinking about starting a blog but don’t know how to begin, we’ve rounded up a to-do list for you.

Here at ShimmerTeen, we’ve rounded up the best info we can find from the most trusted sources we can identify. But when it comes to making your final decisions or getting answers to serious questions on your mind, we always recommend talking to someone you trust.

So, how can you recognize a good relationship when you see one? Dr. Darlene Mininni, one of ShimmerTeen’s fave advisors and author of The Emotional Toolkit, offered up these 3 features of fantastic friends:

Distancing from or “breaking up with” a toxic friend, so that you have more time to spend on positive interactions, can do wonders for your happiness and wellbeing. Letting go of toxic friends can be tough, and things can get awkward, but you’ll thank yourself in the long term.