Category Archives: Global Scholars

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 Beginning

As I complete my first official week as an intern for Uganda Development and Health Associates, my transition has been seamless. However, through my previous months of meetings and learning from peers, leaders in the organization, and fellow interns, I can confidently say that my perspective on international healthcare systems has undergone the most transition.Continue reading “The Beginning”

Predictive Policing as a Human Rights Issue

This Summer, I have been conducting an independent research project that explores intelligence-led, predictive policing practices as a human rights issue. My research directly addresses structural inequalities that can be perpetuated through law enforcement tactics and especially through novel technologies that have been rhetorically construed to be falsely unbiased. Although the idea that modern technologiesContinue reading “Predictive Policing as a Human Rights Issue”

Navigating Opportunity: My Journey and Observations in Houston’s Third Ward

Since moving to Houston and immersing myself in the vibrant Third Ward community, I’ve become increasingly aware of the structural inequalities that permeate this area. The Third Ward, while rich in culture and history, faces significant disparities in access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Many residents struggle with inadequate public services and infrastructure,Continue reading “Navigating Opportunity: My Journey and Observations in Houston’s Third Ward”

COVID-19’s Impact on Central Floridians Facing Hunger

Hello again! I’ve recently had the pleasure of meeting with the Director of Philanthropy at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Dan Samuels. Through this meeting, I learned about how the bank receives and maintains funding, where the food goes, and all those that the bank is able to feed. Through our conversation, IContinue reading “COVID-19’s Impact on Central Floridians Facing Hunger”

Making Camp Magic: My First Week as a Camp Counselor!

Transitioning from camp counselor from a camper is definitely something that has been a full-circle moment for me. Working with children has been one of the most rewarding yet hard things that I have yet to do. It is filled with the loudest laughs, and the greatest frustrations, which is all worth it knowing youContinue reading “Making Camp Magic: My First Week as a Camp Counselor!”

My First Week: Orientation Fun!

My first week consisted of orientation to help us interns get introduced to each other and the environment we will be working in. On the first day of orientation, we went over multiple instructional slideshows that detailed how we can best do our job. We took tours of campus and organized materials in preparation forContinue reading “My First Week: Orientation Fun!”