By Raven Watkins, Florida State University Hola! I am writing to you from Valencia, Spain where I will be living for the next month. I am excited to learn how to conduct forensic work in the field, and how to execute a stop-motion animation with my own creative direction. I also will be emphasizing theContinue reading “Valencia y más”
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Developing Field Skills in Coral Reef Research
By Sofia Lara, Florida State University Since my last blog post, I’ve officially traveled to Bonaire and begun the fieldwork component of my IDEA Grant research. I’ve completed two dives so far, each one bringing me closer to understanding both the coral reef ecosystem I’m studying and myself as a growing scientist. Being in theContinue reading “Developing Field Skills in Coral Reef Research”
Updates on Tracing the Roots: Black Social and Ancestral Dance in Contemporary Paris
By Feyikemi Poitier, Florida State University In working on my documentary project focused on Black contemporary dance in Paris, I am eager to further develop a range of research and professional skills that support both academic inquiry and creative expression. Specifically, I aim to deepen my ability to synthesize multiple sources of information—from academic textsContinue reading “Updates on Tracing the Roots: Black Social and Ancestral Dance in Contemporary Paris”
Visa Chaos and Some Reflections on Ethnography
By Charlotte Stuart-Tilley, Florida State University In my last blog post, I introduced myself and my research, which I will complete in Accra, Ghana. I will be working with Fulbe people to understand how they conceptualize human rights, marginalization, and identity. My work thus far has mainly been about preparing to leave for Ghana, includingContinue reading “Visa Chaos and Some Reflections on Ethnography”
Akkadians in Italy
By Lee Garcia, Florida State University In the time between our first post and this one I’ve departed for Italy and am in the midst of excavations at Cetamura del Chianti. Though the site is ancient, it’s a couple thousand years post-Akkadian empire and in a different part of the world. Still, this is aContinue reading “Akkadians in Italy”
Surviving Heat in North India: Exploration and Research in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
By Laasya Khandavalli, UT Austin Hello! Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Laasya Khandavalli, a San Antonio Texas native. I am a rising senior at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Environmental Science and pursuing a BDP certificate in Human Rights and Social Justice. When I’m not falling asleep in class, I loveContinue reading ” Surviving Heat in North India: Exploration and Research in Ahmedabad, Gujarat “
The Journey to Guatemala
By Yves Santoy, University of Texas at Austin Hi, my name is Yves Santoy! You pronounce my name as Eve, like Adam and Eve, and I’m currently attending the University of Texas at Austin. My major is Anthropology with a focus on Mesoamerican Archaeology, and my minor is in Art History with a focus onContinue reading ” The Journey to Guatemala “
Understanding acropora spp. under high-nutrient conditions in a genetic basis
By Katie KwokUC San Diego Hi! My name is Katie, and I’m from Hong Kong. I currently attend University of California, San Diego, as a marine biology major. In my free time, I like trying new things – which is why I am not particularly good at anything. So far, I am enjoying baking, knittingContinue reading ” Understanding acropora spp. under high-nutrient conditions in a genetic basis”
Conducting Lung Cancer Research in the Scenic Backdrop of Heidelberg
By William MerliniUniversity of Texas at Austin Hey everyone, my name is William and I am going to be a junior this upcoming fall semester at The University of Texas at Austin! There, I study Biomedical Engineering with a focus in cellular and biomolecular engineering. As of now, I hope to go into cancer researchContinue reading “Conducting Lung Cancer Research in the Scenic Backdrop of Heidelberg “
Applications of Potential Therapeutic Compound for Alzheimer’s on Mice
By Ellie VoglSUNY Oneonta Hello! I am Ellie, an upcoming Senior at SUNY Oneonta with a major in Biology and a Pre-Veterinary concentration. I am a proud transfer student from Monroe Community College, where I obtained my Associate’s degree back home in Rochester, NY. I am a huge animal person and spend my time outsideContinue reading “Applications of Potential Therapeutic Compound for Alzheimer’s on Mice”
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