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Madelyn Luther: Discursive Analysis of a Changing World

I have been passionate about the environment and social justice for as long as I can remember. As a born and raised Floridian, I have been witness to the effects of climate change and its resulting long-term societal injustices. In 2017, Hurricane Irma hit Florida and my family lost power for nearly two weeks. ThisContinue reading “Madelyn Luther: Discursive Analysis of a Changing World”

Oyster Crash in Apalachicola- Where will the future lay?

Hi, I’m Morgan Krause, a junior at Florida State University majoring in Environmental Science and Policy. I’m preparing for law school with the goal of pursuing a career in environmental law. Through this blog, I hope to share my research journey, provide insights for fellow student researchers, and inspire others to explore the intersection ofContinue reading “Oyster Crash in Apalachicola- Where will the future lay?”

Extracting Cellulose: It’s All in the Details

I have split up my project into three portions: extraction of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs)from the algae, studying the nanofibers under different observation methods, and finally applying these nanofibers to the pervious concrete. After I more deeply explored the process of extracting these cellulose nanofibers with faculty, I realized that there is no prior research specificallyContinue reading “Extracting Cellulose: It’s All in the Details”