The Spirits and Sustenance of Rice within Indonesia: Exploring the culture of rice within  Indonesia 

By: Donny Acevedo, Monroe Community College Hello! My name is Donovan Acevedo, and I am a second-year student at Monroe  Community College studying Cinema Screen Studies. On my free time I like to spend time with  my girlfriend and go on walks and find cools stores within the Rochester area. I am really  passionate aboutContinue reading “The Spirits and Sustenance of Rice within Indonesia: Exploring the culture of rice within  Indonesia “

Chasing Storms and Sustainability: My Research Journey in the Bahamas 

By: Anthony Westrope, University of Missouri–Kansas City Figure 1. Coastal landscape on San Salvador Island, Bahamas, where I explored the environmental impacts of hurricanes on coastal ecosystems. My name is Anthony Westrope, and I am a senior at the University of Missouri–Kansas City majoring in Psychology with a minor in Environmental Sustainability. While my academicContinue reading “Chasing Storms and Sustainability: My Research Journey in the Bahamas “

Geologic Research on Seismic Hazards in Guatemala

By: Lila Alvarado I am an undergraduate at the University of Missouri – Kansas City working towards my Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science with a Geology Emphasis. I plan to take the National Association of State Boards of Geology Fundamentals exam as soon as I am finished with my required courses. AfterContinue reading “Geologic Research on Seismic Hazards in Guatemala”

Lacquer and Legacy: Preparing for Research in Riga

Hi everyone, Sophie here! With the start of summer, I’ll be updating you on how I am continuing to prepare for my four-week-long research trip to Riga, Latvia. Sophie Works, Russian (Slavic) Studies and International Affairs Major, and Tyler Center for Global Studies Undergraduate Research awardee To briefly recap, my research focuses on Russian lacquerContinue reading “Lacquer and Legacy: Preparing for Research in Riga”

Diving for Data: My Coral Reef Research in Bonaire

By Kassandra Sevila, Florida State University My name is Kassandra Sevila, and I am a sophomore at Florida State University double majoring in psychology and environmental science. This summer, I will be conducting an independent research project studying patterns of juvenile corals in the Caribbean to assess coral reef recovery potential. My research site isContinue reading “Diving for Data: My Coral Reef Research in Bonaire”

Teaching, Learning, and Community: Exploring English Education in Huaraz, Peru

By Janna Lelis, Florida State University Hi everyone! My name is Janna Lelis and I’m a second-year Political Science and Economics student at Florida State University.  This summer, I will be volunteering as an English Teaching Assistant with Seeds of Hope Peru, a local nongovernmental organization (NGO) in Huaraz, Peru, which provides educational support andContinue reading “Teaching, Learning, and Community: Exploring English Education in Huaraz, Peru”

Threads of History: Exploring Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory

By Violet Lorish, Florida State University Hello! My name is Violet Lorish, and I am currently a second-year student at Florida State University studying in the College of Music and College of College of Communication and Information, where I am pursuing dual-degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Arts in MediaContinue reading “Threads of History: Exploring Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory”

A Summer in Tallinn: Researching Icons, Faith, and Cultural Memory

By Sophie Works, Florida State University Hi everyone! My name is Sophie Works, and I am a third-year honors student pursuing a dual degree in Russian (Slavic) Studies and International Affairs with minors in English and Museum Studies. I’m a member of the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House Undergraduate Research Advisory Board, FSU Libraries DigitalContinue reading “A Summer in Tallinn: Researching Icons, Faith, and Cultural Memory”