Hello again! A few weeks into the summer, I’m excited to share some updates regarding my creative research project. As I work through the development of my paintings and continue my research on both Colombian and Floridian wildlife, I’ve reflected a bit on the significance of this proposal. I am increasingly grateful for the opportunityContinue reading “Forging Mythologies as Introspection: My Reflections and Goals for the Summer”
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How Tissue Stiffness Helps Doctors Detect Disease
What Your Body’s Stiffness Can Say About Your Health Most people think of things like blood tests, X-rays, or heart monitors when they hear the word “diagnosis.” But believe it or not, there’s something much simpler that can help doctors figure out if something’s going wrong inside the body: how soft or firm your tissuesContinue reading “How Tissue Stiffness Helps Doctors Detect Disease”
Starting Strong: Reflections on the Early Stages of My Menopause & Sleep Study
Hello everyone! This is Hayley Schermer again with an update on the research project I’m conducting with Ella Vizzini, focused on how exercise influences sleep patterns and menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women. While we haven’t begun collecting data just yet, there’s been a lot of exciting progress behind the scenes. Over the past few weeks,Continue reading “Starting Strong: Reflections on the Early Stages of My Menopause & Sleep Study “
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”
From IRB to Intake: Starting a Research Study in Women’s Exercise Science
Hey Everyone! Over the past month, Hayley and I have been working to receive approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure that all procedures in our study follow proper ethical standards. While we await this approval, we’ve begun searching for both study participants and essential supplies. One of the key materials for ourContinue reading “From IRB to Intake: Starting a Research Study in Women’s Exercise Science”
Lane Splitting: The Motoboys of São Paulo
By Aiden LeslieFlorida State University Hi all, my name is Aiden Leslie and I’m a junior at Florida State studying Political Science and International Relations. I have been awarded a grant from the Tyler Center to shoot and produce a mini-documentary in Sao Paulo, Brazil this summer. Ever since I was young, I was surrounded byContinue reading “Lane Splitting: The Motoboys of São Paulo”
Diving into Restoration: A Summer of Coral Reefs, Fish, and Field Research
By Sofia LaraFlorida State University Hi everyone! My name is Sofia Lara, and I’m a rising senior at Florida StateUniversity majoring in Environmental Science. I’m originally from Miami, Florida,but I’ve also lived in Texas and even Mexico! I’ve lived by the coast my entirelife and being surrounded by such a rich environment has fueled myContinue reading “Diving into Restoration: A Summer of Coral Reefs, Fish, and Field Research”
Venezuelan Diaspora in Berlin: Identity, Integration, and Immigration
By Lucas GonzalezFlorida State University Hey everyone! My name is Lucas Gonzalez and I am a junior at FSU getting ready for my first research project abroad. I wanted to start my first blog post by sharing what I’m working on and why it matters to me. This summer, I’ll be studying how Venezuelan immigrantsContinue reading “Venezuelan Diaspora in Berlin: Identity, Integration, and Immigration”
Tattoo of Spain: A Stop-Motion Animation
By Raven Watkins Florida State University Hello! My name is Raven Watkins, I am a third year student at Florida State University majoring in studio art with a focus in drawing and ceramics, and a dual degree in anthropology focusing in biological anthropology. My artistic perspective focuses on the exploration of life and death throughContinue reading “Tattoo of Spain: A Stop-Motion Animation”
Waiting With Intention: Bringing Mindfulness to a Free Clinic Waiting Room
Hello! My name is Claire, and I am currently finishing up my first year at FSU. It is hard to believe that this year has gone by so fast. To me, it feels like my first home game in the student’s section was just a few weeks ago! I have really enjoyed my experience atContinue reading “Waiting With Intention: Bringing Mindfulness to a Free Clinic Waiting Room”
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