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”