Play is generally undefined by the ones that study it and the idea of play is guided by the state and attitude of the participant, where they are inspired to take an action. I seek to explore how toys and play spaces affect our ability to connect with culture, creating subtle rituals and attitudes inContinue reading “Alex Davidoff: The Intersection of Culture and Play”
Category Archives: Idea Grant
Jas Chawla: Drones, AI, and Post-Disaster Recovery
Hello! My name is Jas Chawla, and I am proud to be part of a team to have received an Idea Grant. To be honest, I was one of the people who majored in computer science because it was what all my friends were doing. In fact, my original plan was to major in Finance.Continue reading “Jas Chawla: Drones, AI, and Post-Disaster Recovery”
Miguel Arceo: Changes in Voting Behavior among Hispanic Voters
Hello everyone! My name is Miguel Arceo and I am a junior at Florida State University. Currently, I am majoring in both political science and public relations with a research intensive bachelor’s certificate. Outside of the classroom, I am a research fellow at the LeRoy Collins Institute where we specialize in election attitudes and electionContinue reading “Miguel Arceo: Changes in Voting Behavior among Hispanic Voters”
Max Allen: Staging Sea Marks by Gardner McKay
What is music? What is theatre? What is musical theatre? John Cage’s famous composition, 4’33”, asks what is music? A pianist sits down in front of the piano and for the next 4 minutes and 33 seconds, makes no sound. Through the piece, the audience and the ambiance become instruments. Composed of coughing, uncomfortable movement,Continue reading “Max Allen: Staging Sea Marks by Gardner McKay”
Rameen Ahmad: Experimenting with Natural Fiber 3D Printed Materials
Hello! My name is Rameen and I am an undergraduate student majoring in civil and environmental engineering. I’ve always wanted to be involved in research, since pursuing a PhD is my final goal. One day, I hope to be a professor to ultimately pay forward the knowledge I have gained. Thus, participating in and developingContinue reading “Rameen Ahmad: Experimenting with Natural Fiber 3D Printed Materials”
Judicial Adjudication in Thomasville, Georgia
During this summer semester, I have been conducting my scholarly research which is based in Thomasville Georgia. The focus of my study is to determine whether there were racial disparities in the adjudication of judges in Thomas County, Georgia. I am very excited about sharing my research project at the President’s showcase as it givesContinue reading “Judicial Adjudication in Thomasville, Georgia”
Progress and Ambitions in Extraction of CNF’s from Sargassum muticum
Greetings! I would certainly call last month the best for “getting things done” so far in this project. Tuesday, July 16th, was the first lab day of our attempt to isolate cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) from our dried and partially grinded Sargassum muticum samples. I worked with Dr. Joel Smith, a chemistry professor who graciously lentContinue reading “Progress and Ambitions in Extraction of CNF’s from Sargassum muticum”
Exploring Copper-65: Using Gamma Spectroscopy To Unveil the Secrets of Atomic Nuclei
Hello reader! I hope you have been having a restful summer and mentally preparing for the next school year to start. I can’t believe it’s August already and the summer is over. It’s my last summer as an undergraduate. It feels very bittersweet. As excited as I am to (hopefully) start graduate school next year,Continue reading “Exploring Copper-65: Using Gamma Spectroscopy To Unveil the Secrets of Atomic Nuclei”
Understanding Venom: Insights into Evolution and the Natural World
The featured image above is a flatty spider (Selenops insularis) that the author found on a invertebrate collection trip this July down to the Florida Keys. I am thrilled to share my project at the President’s Showcase, as it offers a unique opportunity to share what I have learned about the fascinating world of venomContinue reading “Understanding Venom: Insights into Evolution and the Natural World”
Taste Testing the “Research Life”
Featured image is of members of the the Laboratory for the Study and Prevention of Suicide-Related Conditions and Behaviors. It goes without saying that the biggest high of the entire IDEA Grant process was receiving the award itself. By the time the IDEA Grant application was due in February 2024, I was already into the prospectusContinue reading “Taste Testing the “Research Life””
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