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The Ethiopian Enigma

By: Caleb Mulugeta, University of Texas-Austin The cradle of humanity, the land of the descendants of the Axumites, and the victors of Adwa. Ethiopia has an illustrious past, but its relevance does not end with history. As home to the African Union and more than 130 million people, the trajectory of Ethiopia has broader implicationsContinue reading “The Ethiopian Enigma “

Understanding Aegean Artisans: Craft, Religion, and Ritual in Ancient Greece

By: Maya Parfitt, William & Mary Hi, my name is Maya Parfitt, and I study ancient Mediterranean archaeology and religion at William & Mary. I’m so grateful to the Tyler Center for giving me another fellowship – last year, I got the opportunity to do archaeological fieldwork in Greece with the Naxos Quarry Project (NQP)Continue reading “Understanding Aegean Artisans: Craft, Religion, and Ritual in Ancient Greece “

Hello everyone!

By: KhaNy Sangasy, Monroe Community College My name is KhaNy Sangasy (KAH-NEE SANG-GAH-SEE), and I am 20 years old. I am from Rochester, New York, about an hour away from Buffalo. A little about my academic journey: I graduated from Brockport High School in 2023 and initially attended Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where I Continue reading “Hello everyone! “

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”