In prison there is a saying, “From the dirt I will rise.” It’s a quiet promise, a seed planted in soil others thought barren. Every research journey is a path of discovery. Mine began as a subject–Degrees of Opportunity: Mapping Success and Barriers for Justice-Impacted Students. But over the summer, it led to an educationalContinue reading “Eddie Fordham: From the Dirt, We Rise! A Summer of Preparation and Purpose”
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A Decolonial, Interdisciplinary Approach to International Climate Policy
As I continue my research for my Honors in the Major undergraduate thesis project this summer, I have been refining my qualitative analysis skills and reading lots of literature on decolonialism, environmentalism, and spatial justice. My current read is Walter Mignolo’s 2005 book The Idea of Latin America, in which Mignolo traces the colonial historyContinue reading “A Decolonial, Interdisciplinary Approach to International Climate Policy”
Waiting With Intention: Bringing Mindfulness to a Free Clinic Waiting Room
Hello again! Since summer is just around the corner, I figure now is a good time to give an update on my IDEA Grant Project. I am happy to say that a lot of progress has been made in the past two months. We started data collection for the project back in April. Our teamContinue reading “Waiting With Intention: Bringing Mindfulness to a Free Clinic Waiting Room”
Meet Maria!
Hello everyone! My name is Maria Sandoval and I am a rising senior pursuing a dual degree in international affairs and economics with certificates in global citizenship, political science research, and U.S intelligence. I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and moved to Orlando in 2019. This summer, as part of the Global ScholarsContinue reading “Meet Maria!”
Meet Catalina!
Hi! My name is Catalina Grieco, and I am a first-year student at Florida State University majoring in Political Science with a minor in Social Welfare. I am also pursuing a certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This summer, I am thrilled to return to the office of Congressman Buchanan as an intern. PoliticsContinue reading “Meet Catalina!”
Meet Jordyn!
Hi everyone! My name is Jordyn Bain and I’m a second-year student at Florida State University studying International Affairs and Economics. I grew up in Merchantville, New Jersey but I currently reside in Fort Myers, Florida. My academic and professional interests lie within the fields of human rights advocacy, civic engagement, and the rights ofContinue reading “Meet Jordyn!”
Meet Michelle!
Hello! My name is Michelle Heims and I am an international affairs major with a concentration in political science at Florida State University. I was born and raised in Jupiter which is located in South Florida. This summer I am doing a curriculum focussed program with FSU International Programs where I will be traveling toContinue reading “Meet Michelle!”
Degrees of Opportunity: Mapping Success and Barriers for Justice-Impacted Students
By Eddie Fordham This summer, through the support of the Florida State University IDEA Grant, I am launching Degrees of Opportunity: Mapping Success and Barriers for Justice-Impacted Students. This research project explores the barriers to higher education faced by students who have had contact with the criminal legal system. It seeks to answer an essentialContinue reading “Degrees of Opportunity: Mapping Success and Barriers for Justice-Impacted Students”
Sequoia Ernst: Launching One’s Own Research
Hello! I’m Sequoia Ernst, I’m a senior majoring in Exercise Physiology; I’m especially interested in regulation of the cardiovascular system and plan to attend graduate school to continue studying it. I did an IDEA Grant last year with a group of two other undergraduates and had a great experience. While I enjoyed it, I wishedContinue reading “Sequoia Ernst: Launching One’s Own Research”
Alex Davidoff: The Intersection of Culture and Play
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”
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