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Los Hijos de La Madre Tierra

Hello! My name is Miriam Alrahil, and I am a third year student at FSU pursuing a dual degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. My love of languages has placed me into a whirlwind of academic experiences here at FSU, as through both the Arabic and Spanish departments I haveContinue reading “Los Hijos de La Madre Tierra”

Eli Butters: The Data Challenge

Obtaining relevant market data to train a Long Short-Term Memory neural network will pose significant challenges. One primary hurdle in acquiring data for my training set is the cost associated with obtaining reliable data. Financial market data is often proprietary and sold by third-party providers who charge substantial fees which will make it a challengeContinue reading “Eli Butters: The Data Challenge”

Sarah Evans: Oil and Glitter on Canvas

Since the last blog post, I have gone out a few more times, exhibited in the William Johnston Building, and started drafting my initial studies for the final series. This stage of my project is all about creating the optimal imagery and headspace to reflect the duality/diversity of my subject matter. I got someContinue reading “Sarah Evans: Oil and Glitter on Canvas”

Bronson Leiro: Promising Results in Replacing Cement

I am pleased to present an update on my work toward some healthy material alternatives. I have been working with wood ash and oyster shells looking to create a healthier replacement to cement, while also taking a step towards ceramics with sculpted brick making. Although most of the work had to be postponed due toContinue reading “Bronson Leiro: Promising Results in Replacing Cement”

Justin Nightshade: Full and Fulfilling Days in Louisiana

Nestled in Saint John the Baptist Parish, facing directly towards the Mississippi River, lies the big house of the Evergreen Plantation. An impressive structure, the Evergreen Plantation big house serves as a picturesque destination for many tourists in the area. It pulls on the ideas of romantic Antebellum architecture, standing proud and shining in theContinue reading “Justin Nightshade: Full and Fulfilling Days in Louisiana”

Hannah Raisner: The Difficulty of Unfamiliar Political Contexts

My research this summer is fairly straightforward–- in analyzing various references to the works of Dante Aligehieri in British, American, and Italian politics, I don’t need a control group or fancy lab equipment. Thanks to the internet, I don’t even need to leave my bedroom to complete my research! Yet, as my work has beenContinue reading “Hannah Raisner: The Difficulty of Unfamiliar Political Contexts”

From Setbacks to Triumphs: Conquering Obstacles During My Summer Project

As the summer heat starts to intensify, I find myself taking on a new and exciting research journey and with it has come its own set of challenges. Reflecting back on my time spent in the lab, possible hurdles have already begun to make themselves more apparent. Therefore, there are three hurdles for this summerContinue reading “From Setbacks to Triumphs: Conquering Obstacles During My Summer Project”

Kimasia Ayers: Hitting My Stride

This summer has been one of the most pivotal points in my life. I feel myself transforming within a cocoon of ideas and execution, shaping my personal growth as both; a person and an entrepreneur. Domi Station has been a crucial stepping stone on this journey and has contributed significantly to my business rebranding. OneContinue reading “Kimasia Ayers: Hitting My Stride”

Let’s Build!….and Learn!

We are FSU’s iGEM Build Team, the team responsible for implementing designs in the lab to treat our disease of interest: trimethylaminuria. For the Spring of 2023, the Build Team has been responsible for documenting all laboratory supplies, managing a clean and orderly workspace, and starting the Contribution Project. The Contribution Project is a bronzeContinue reading “Let’s Build!….and Learn!”

Designing a Way to Help TMAU Sufferers

We are the 2023 FSU iGEM design team! We are responsible for researching, analyzing, and designing a solution for our topic of interest, which is trimethylaminuria, or TMAU. In the spring, we did intensive research to get a good understanding of the disease. TMAU is a disease that gives a fishy smell to those thatContinue reading “Designing a Way to Help TMAU Sufferers”