Emily Calandrelli

Bio

Recent graduate from MIT with a Masters in Technology and Policy and a Masters in Aeronautics and Astronautics. Emily is currently the host and producer for an educational Outer Space show that will premiere on FOX in the fall.
This Incredible Invention Puts Your Childhood Pin Art Toy to Shame
By Emily Calandrelli
MIT’s Tangible Media Group has come up with the invention inForm,  It was inspired by their vision that we will one day live in a world where digital technology is tightly interwoven into the fabric of physical environments. You might think that…
Washington GMO Bill is Overblown — GMOs Do More Good Than Harm
By Emily Calandrelli
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the topic of genetically modified (GM) foods and, more specifically, labeling food that contain GM ingredients. Today, the state of Washington will vote on an initiative which would force manufacturers…
United Airlines Ticket Glitch Leads to Cheap Flights — Again
By Emily Calandrelli
On Monday, United Airlines experienced a computer glitch that allowed customers to purchase flights for next to nothing. I personally purchased nearly $14,000 worth of flights for under $300, including a first-class, round-trip flight to Paris for…
3 Reasons Why McAfee's D-Central Won't Actually Protect You From the NSA
By Emily Calandrelli
John McAfee, the same McAfee from the famous antivirus software, has had a roller-coaster of a life. Just this past decade he has been involved with secret laboratories in Belizean jungles, illegal drugs, young prostitutes, a government raid, a…
Cell Phones and iPads On Planes? What the New FAA Rules Mean For You
By Emily Calandrelli
Last August, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formed an advisory committee to examine the policy related to Portable Electronic Device (PED) use on airplanes during takeoff and landing. The Associated Press reported Thursday that the…
5 Reasons Jenny McCarthy Is Even More Dangerous Than You Thought
By Emily Calandrelli
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is reporting that 2013 is on track to have the highest number of measles cases in 17 years. This is frustrating considering that the disease itself was thought to be eradicated in the U.S. in the year 2000.…
Facebook Privacy: Why Zuckerberg Will Never Get it Right
By Emily Calandrelli
Déjà vu! Privacy groups are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block new Facebook policy changes — again. Facebook’s increasing pressure to monetize their one billion plus users worldwide incentivizes them to continuously push boundaries…