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Taking Measure

Just a Standard Blog

Ms. Ampere

Ms. Ampere represents and defends the SI unit of electric current for the Measurement League. When she's not making sure the right amount of electricity is getting where it needs to go or spreading the word about the power of measurement, she likes to watch thunderstorms and volunteer at her local animal shelter.

MS. Ampere at the movies

More Power to You, Wonder Woman!

First, let me say that I’m totally energized by the good press my dear acquaintance Wonder Woman has been receiving lately. It’s absolutely electrifying to see