By Lila Alvarado, University of Missouri–Kansas City My summer research experience was challenging in multiple ways. I am grateful for the experience, as I saw incredible geologic landscapes, including an active volcano, got to laugh with and hear the stories of some incredibly kind people, and learned my Spanish comprehension is better than I previouslyContinue reading “Ethics and Value Alignment as an Early Career Scientist”
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Post-Travel Reflection
By Elizabeth Feldkamp, University of Missouri-Kansas City Traveling to Antigua Guatemala to research the reconstruction phases of the San Agustín ruins following major earthquakes was one of the most rewarding experiences of my academic career. As an Urban Planning and Design student, I often study how cities evolve in response to growth, policy, and redevelopment.Continue reading “Post-Travel Reflection “
Mapping Disaster Resilience and Historic Preservation in Guatemala
By: Elizabeth Feldkamp, University of Missouri-Kansas City My name is Elizabeth Feldkamp, and I am a student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City studying Urban Planning and Design. I am from the Joplin, Missouri area. I have always been interested in the relationship between people, places, and the built environment, especially after natural disasters. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending timeContinue reading “Mapping Disaster Resilience and Historic Preservation in Guatemala”
Geologic Research on Seismic Hazards in Guatemala
By: Lila Alvarado I am an undergraduate at the University of Missouri – Kansas City working towards my Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science with a Geology Emphasis. I plan to take the National Association of State Boards of Geology Fundamentals exam as soon as I am finished with my required courses. AfterContinue reading “Geologic Research on Seismic Hazards in Guatemala”
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 “