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The Dublin Diaries: Final Edition

As I bid farewell to my summer project at University College Dublin, I am filled with a mix of nostalgia and accomplishment. This summer has been an incredible journey of learning and growth, both academically and personally. Conducting research on integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into digital forensic investigations has not only deepened my understandingContinue reading “The Dublin Diaries: Final Edition”

The Dublin Diaries: Mapping my Life

Hello everyone! As part of the Global Scholars Program at Florida State University (FSU), I’m sharing my experiences studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland. This week, I’ll be mapping the spaces I inhabit on a daily and weekly basis and comparing them to my usual spheres back home. Daily and Weekly Spaces in Dublin In Dublin,Continue reading “The Dublin Diaries: Mapping my Life”

The Dublin Diaries: My Cultural Environment and Community Experience

Hello everyone! As part of my ongoing reflections for the Global Scholars Program at Florida State University (FSU), this week I’ll be discussing my cultural environment in Dublin, Ireland, and how my experiences have shaped my understanding of community. Cultural Environment in Dublin Dublin is a city rich in history and culture, offering a vibrantContinue reading “The Dublin Diaries: My Cultural Environment and Community Experience”

The Dublin Diaries: Solidarity in the Community

Hello everyone! As I continue my journey here in Dublin, Ireland, I’ve been reflecting on the concept of solidarity within communities. This week’s blog post for the Global Scholars Program at Florida State University (FSU) focuses on what solidarity looks like in my community and the communal issues where it becomes most evident. In myContinue reading “The Dublin Diaries: Solidarity in the Community”

Dublin Diaries: Day in my Life

As we were approaching the midway point of my research abroad, I thought I would do a little day in my life break down! I usually start the day early and prepare myself breakfast in my apartment kitchen and then go to the on-campus gym. Sometimes I do a bit of work on campus beforeContinue reading “Dublin Diaries: Day in my Life”

The Dublin Diaries: Week 2 – Addressing Structural Inequalities in Digital Forensics

Hello everyone! It’s hard to believe I’ve already spent two and a half weeks here in Dublin, Ireland. My time at University College Dublin (UCD) has been a whirlwind of research, exploration, and personal growth. This week, as part of the Global Scholars Program at Florida State University (FSU), I’m focusing on a critical issue:Continue reading “The Dublin Diaries: Week 2 – Addressing Structural Inequalities in Digital Forensics “

The Dublin Diaries (Week 1, Getting to know my surroundings)

Hello everyone! I am so excited to share how my summer experience has been progressing! On May 26th I spent the day traveling to Dublin where I was met by my program instructors as well as other UCD summer students. We were driven into the city where we explored and ate lunch as a group.Continue reading “The Dublin Diaries (Week 1, Getting to know my surroundings)”

Hey! I am Alanna!

Hello! My name is Alanna Densmore and I am a current sophomore at Florida State University. This summer I will be embarking on a formative experience in Dublin Ireland. I am filling the international student opportunity slot at UCD shadowing research dealing with large language models. Our goal is to see how Al is affectingContinue reading “Hey! I am Alanna!”