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Valencia y más
By Raven Watkins, Florida State University Hola! I am writing to you from Valencia, Spain where I will be living for the next month. I am excited to learn how to conduct forensic work in the field, and how to execute a stop-motion animation with my own creative direction. I also will be emphasizing the…
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Developing Field Skills in Coral Reef Research
By Sofia Lara, Florida State University Since my last blog post, I’ve officially traveled to Bonaire and begun the fieldwork component of my IDEA Grant research. I’ve completed two dives so far, each one bringing me closer to understanding both the coral reef ecosystem I’m studying and myself as a growing scientist. Being in the…
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Updates on Tracing the Roots: Black Social and Ancestral Dance in Contemporary Paris
By Feyikemi Poitier, Florida State University In working on my documentary project focused on Black contemporary dance in Paris, I am eager to further develop a range of research and professional skills that support both academic inquiry and creative expression. Specifically, I aim to deepen my ability to synthesize multiple sources of information—from academic texts…
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Visa Chaos and Some Reflections on Ethnography
By Charlotte Stuart-Tilley, Florida State University In my last blog post, I introduced myself and my research, which I will complete in Accra, Ghana. I will be working with Fulbe people to understand how they conceptualize human rights, marginalization, and identity. My work thus far has mainly been about preparing to leave for Ghana, including…
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Akkadians in Italy
By Lee Garcia, Florida State University In the time between our first post and this one I’ve departed for Italy and am in the midst of excavations at Cetamura del Chianti. Though the site is ancient, it’s a couple thousand years post-Akkadian empire and in a different part of the world. Still, this is a…
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Surviving Heat in North India: Exploration and Research in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
By Laasya Khandavalli, UT Austin Hello! Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Laasya Khandavalli, a San Antonio Texas native. I am a rising senior at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Environmental Science and pursuing a BDP certificate in Human Rights and Social Justice. When I’m not falling asleep in class, I love…
