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My recent creations have been structural, architecturally inspired installations. Using a material such as cement has allowed for a practical approach to creating the structures you see below, but the sculptures are now an environmental burden. Finding an environmentally friendly alternative that can still be poured into molds is where my work has led me.Continue reading “Bronson Leiro : Healthier Alternatives to Sculptural Materials”

My name is Andy Mills. I am an interdisciplinary artist and writer, working toward my degree in Studio Art and Creative Writing. I expect to graduate in Spring of 2024. Much of my work is interested in memory and language as it relates to place. I work across a broad array of media including fiber,Continue reading “Andy Mills and Good: Five Short Stories”

Early life experiences can significantly impact a child’s development, which affects their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Unfortunately, due to multiple factors, including unstable housing, malnutrition, lack of healthcare, and poor environmental conditions, children can experience Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), leading to lifelong adverse effects. There is a high correlation between ACEs and negative healthContinue reading “Andres Felipe Gil Arana: Assessing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Violence, and Alcohol Consumption”

My name is Katie Jo Gelasco and I am a junior pursuing my dual degree in music and biochemistry. While I have loved playing the cello since the young age of six, my other passion lies in biochemistry. After graduation, I hope to get my Phd in biochemistry or cancer biology and develop a careerContinue reading “Katie Jo Gelasco: Musician and a Scholar”

Hello! I am Sarah Evans, a junior in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program here at FSU, and a recent IDEA Grant recipient. Like most others possessed by an antiquated and—according to some—dying medium, I identify as a painter above all things, and have a curious fascination with the material presence of oil paint. GivenContinue reading “Sarah Evans: Capturing The College Experience”

My name is Martha Cooper, and I am a junior majoring in Psychology and Philosophy here at FSU. For the past year, I have been working in Dr. Irmak Okten’s research lab studying motivated social cognition. Developing skills in data collection and analysis has greatly improved my confidence in myself and my academic abilities. ItContinue reading “Martha Cooper: Using Motivational Psychology to Understand Implicit Racial Bias”

My name is Eli Butters and I am a sophomore studying Statistics and Computer Science. I started out studying Finance and Real Estate as a freshman but then moved over to Statistics and Computer Science because I love understanding the mathematical side of finance. Over the past 20 years, virtually every market inefficiency has beenContinue reading “Eli Butters: Machine Learning Algorithms in Quantitative Finance”

My name is Ian Bridges and I am a pure mathematics major at Florida StateUniversity. I was born and raised in Virginia Beach where I enjoyed running,playing jazz music on the drums, going to the beach, and learning aboutmathematics and computers. I love to stay busy, and nowadays I enjoy hanging out with my friends, weightlifting,Continue reading “Ian Bridges: Making Medical Research More Accessible”