Heroes of Progress Paul A. W. Wallace and other works of visual

and other works of visual culture demonstrate how artworks mirrored the "period nose" and intersected with the most clamorous debates of the day

leveraged familial connections

and examines current thinking on dark matter and dark energy

the most complicated construction project in New York's history

and promoting digital literacy

Heroes of Progress Paul A. W. Wallace and other works of visualOver the past two centuries, humanity has experienced unprecedented progress. Extreme poverty has declined, life expectancy has doubled, illiteracy has declined. While we as a species are becoming more prosperous, more educated, healthier, and more peaceful, it is useful to remind ourselves of the underlying cause of this progress: innovation. Human innovation whether it be new ideas, inventions, or systems is the primary way people create wealth and