The First Knead – Returning to the Heart of Piedmont

By Francisca Tan, Austin Community College About Me & My Project (June 19 – July 5) For over 20 years, my life has been defined by the steady rhythm of a professional kitchen. I have managed high-volume service for 2,500 students in Texas and maintained the standards of a Michelin-starred pastry department in New York.Continue reading “The First Knead – Returning to the Heart of Piedmont”

Youth Justice in Victoria: Indigenous Youth, Reform, and the Carceral System

By Catherine Thompson, Johns Hopkins University My name is Catherine Thompson, and I am a senior at Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Political Science and Africana Studies, on the Pre-Law track. I am originally from Springfield, Massachusetts, home to Dr. Seuss and the creation of Basketball. A few things you should know about me areContinue reading “Youth Justice in Victoria: Indigenous Youth, Reform, and the Carceral System”

Jumping into the deep end 

By Meika Tomita, University of California – San Diego My name is Meika, I was born and raised in New York and attend the University of California San Diego studying Human Biology.  Whenever I am not working, I enjoy cooking (a variety of dishes but have been very into peas lately) and playing volleyball (especially beach!).Continue reading “Jumping into the deep end “

Understanding Roman Food 

By: Fredrick Wu, Johns Hopkins University Hi everyone! I am Fredrick Wu and I am from Atlanta, Georgia, but am currently studying at the Johns Hopkins University as a Molecular and Cellular Biology major on the pre-medicine track, but am also considering other potential dual majors such as Classics or International Studies. At Hopkins, IContinue reading “Understanding Roman Food “

Prepping for Kenya: Packing, Excitement, and Adventures to Come!

By Molly Eldridge, SUNY Oneonta Mambo! My name is Molly Eldridge, and I’m who all the gear you see in the photo above belongs to! I am going into my senior year at SUNY Oneonta, a University in New York (Go Red Dragons!). At Oneonta I am a dual Anthropology and History major, with aContinue reading “Prepping for Kenya: Packing, Excitement, and Adventures to Come!”

Seattle to Brazil: Community Health & Engagement 

By Angelika Austria, University of Washington Hello Everyone! My name is Angelika Austria, and I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. I am currently a nursing student at  the University of Washington – Seattle, where I am pursuing my Bachelor of Science in  Nursing. While nursing school keeps me busy, I also work partContinue reading “Seattle to Brazil: Community Health & Engagement “

From Riga, Latvia to Tallinn, Estonia: Kick-starting Russian Orthodox Icon Research

By Sophie Works, Florida State University Привет! Sophie here. Within my first few days in Tallinn, Estonia, I’ll be writing abouthow I am continuing to prepare for my research project on Russian Orthodox iconswhile using my past experience in Riga, Latvia to guide me. Throughout this process, I am excited to continue the development ofContinue reading “From Riga, Latvia to Tallinn, Estonia: Kick-starting Russian Orthodox Icon Research”

(Fin)ally getting my feet wet : My Coral Reef Research in Bonaire

By Kassandra Sevila, Florida State University I have been in Bonaire, an island in the southern Caribbean, for almost a week now. I amhere conducting juvenile coral surveys alongside a graduate student, Laurel Field, whilecontinuing to develop my scientific diving skills. So far, I have been adjusting to diving in anew setting, diving more frequently,Continue reading “(Fin)ally getting my feet wet : My Coral Reef Research in Bonaire”

Stitching Through Time: 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 rising third-year student at Florida State University studying in the College of Music and College of College of Arts and Sciences, where I am pursuing dual-degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Arts inContinue reading “Stitching Through Time: Exploring Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory”