Our hope for the result of this project is that it will inform future studies. Our hope for these future studies is that we can find evidence to support a change in sodium regulation. Switching from total sodium intake (the current regulation) to sodium density (sodium intake per calorie). Sodium density may be a betterContinue reading “Kate Everett: What The Future Holds!”
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Sequoia Ernst: Moving Toward and Beyond the President’s Showcase
As I’m finishing collecting data for my IDEA Grant project, I’m thinking about its potential impact. As a reminder, I’m studying the effect of changing the rate and depth of breathing while maintaining the same total ventilation per minute, during an exaggerated breathing test. Originally I was going to be examining the effect of thisContinue reading “Sequoia Ernst: Moving Toward and Beyond the President’s Showcase”
Annie English: Data Collection and Next Steps: Honor’s Thesis on Perceptions of Juvenile Crime
The majority of my workload for the first half of July was spent working towards IRB approval for my project. This was a fun challenge as I got to experience a taste of how this process works in the real-world. Though it was confusing and stressful at times, I obtained approval to begin the conductionContinue reading “Annie English: Data Collection and Next Steps: Honor’s Thesis on Perceptions of Juvenile Crime”
Jas Chawla: Drone Damage Assessment
The research that Amber and I spent the last few months on has the potential to revolutionize the insurance industry. Our models could significantly speed up damage assessment after disaster events and even improve the everyday assessment experience by eliminating the need for a physical assessor to visit a homeowner’s residence. While we’re making incrementalContinue reading “Jas Chawla: Drone Damage Assessment”
Approaching Completion and Looking Forward: Conversations in Art, Technology, and Wildlife
As the pieces that make my body of work finally come together, I find it useful to return to the heart of my research as well as the artists and writers who inspired me in the first place. In her 2016 book Staying With the Trouble, author Donna Haraway emphasizes the importance of creativity andContinue reading “Approaching Completion and Looking Forward: Conversations in Art, Technology, and Wildlife”
Amber Losciale: Modernizing Disaster Response Through Drones and AI
My time spent on this IDEA Grant project has altered how I perceive myself as a student, researcher, and just an individual wanting to leave a meaningful impact on the world around me. The most exciting part of this project has been connecting with industry professionals at AON, who introduced us to DroneDeploy and accessContinue reading “Amber Losciale: Modernizing Disaster Response Through Drones and AI”
Sleeping Better, Living Better: Why My Research Gives Me Hope
Hello again, and thank you for following along on my research journey! I’m excited to share some updates on my study exploring the sleep quality of postmenopausal women. After months of planning and preparation, we’ve finally reached the data collection phase. So far, we’ve successfully recruited four women into the study, and they are currentlyContinue reading “Sleeping Better, Living Better: Why My Research Gives Me Hope”
Exercise, Metabolism, and Menopause: My Role in Women’s Health Research
As a student researcher, I have found deep meaning and purpose in the work I’ve been involved with throughout my undergraduate career. With women’s health research historically underrepresented compared to research on men, my passion for this field has only grown as I’ve come to better understand its direct impact on the lives of women.Continue reading “Exercise, Metabolism, and Menopause: My Role in Women’s Health Research”
Claire Sullivan: Waiting With Intention: Bringing Mindfulness to a Free Clinic Waiting Room
Hello again! It’s hard to believe it’s almost the start of a new school year. Summer has gone by fast, but it’s been definitely been productive. Data collection at the clinic continues to go well, and we have even started conducting some preliminary data analysis. We are excited to continue data collection over the courseContinue reading “Claire Sullivan: Waiting With Intention: Bringing Mindfulness to a Free Clinic Waiting Room”
Flora Domitrovic: My Research Trip and Beginning the Writing Process
Since my last blog post, I have completed the most exciting part of my IDEA Grant journey, my research trip. I travelled first to Washington, D.C., to visit the History of Computer Cartography and Geographic Information Sciences Archive at the Library of Congress for five days, then to Philadelphia for the Ian McHarg Collection atContinue reading “Flora Domitrovic: My Research Trip and Beginning the Writing Process”
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