As I have continued to create sculptural products that are meant to address philosophical questions, I am seeing how my work may contribute to important contemporary conversations in my own fields and new discourse in other disciplines. The conceptual art movement gained momentum in the 20th century, and the focuses of participating artists can beContinue reading “Material as Essay”
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Artful Insights
Art is one of the most powerful conduits for reflection, empathy, and change. My project, which examines an interplay between identity and safety through the everyday contents of women’s handbags, stands at the intersection of art and social consciousness. Throughout my series of paintings, I aim to illuminate broader themes of personal identity and societalContinue reading “Artful Insights”
Judicial Adjudication in Thomasville, Georgia
During this summer semester, I have been conducting my scholarly research which is based in Thomasville Georgia. The focus of my study is to determine whether there were racial disparities in the adjudication of judges in Thomas County, Georgia. This topic most definitely contributes a larger voice in the field in political science. Studying theContinue reading “Judicial Adjudication in Thomasville, Georgia”
Material as Essay
As I have continued to create sculptural products that are meant to address philosophical questions, I am seeing how my work may contribute to important contemporary conversations in my own fields and new discourse in other disciplines. The conceptual art movement gained momentum in the 20th century, and the focuses of participating artists can beContinue reading “Material as Essay”
Looking Under the Wallpaper: Reconciling Painting and Digital Art
In the proposal for my project, I wrote that I wanted to explore “modes of meaningful participation in overlooked virtual and physical spaces.” For a while, I’ve been grasping for a hybrid creative practice that draws from drastically different spheres of personal experience and fine art. As an artist, I feel equally attracted to GeorgesContinue reading “Looking Under the Wallpaper: Reconciling Painting and Digital Art”
Shining a Light on Solitary Confinement: The Urgent Need for Prison Reform
My research on solitary confinement significantly contributes to the larger conversation in the field of criminal justice and corrections, particularly focusing on the long-neglected issue of prison reform. By providing a comprehensive and systematic examination of the social and legal impacts of solitary confinement, my work revitalizes a decades-long conversation that has been forgotten forContinue reading “Shining a Light on Solitary Confinement: The Urgent Need for Prison Reform “
Overconsumption will be the Downfall of Advertising
My research delves into the commodification of happiness within the advertising industry, particularly focusing on the exploitation of consumers. The prevailing notion that companies are genuinely committed to improving the world through socio-political issues often masks a deeper truth: many prioritize profit above all else. Through my work, I aim to spark a broader conversationContinue reading “Overconsumption will be the Downfall of Advertising”
The Greater Impact: Celebrating and Empathizing with Queer Female Stories
Hi everyone! I have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to update you on the status of my summer research and to tell you more about the greater impact of what I am trying to accomplish with my honors in the major thesis! For an update, I am now home from Salt Lake City, Utah, butContinue reading “The Greater Impact: Celebrating and Empathizing with Queer Female Stories”
Expanding the Field of Eating Disorders
I anticipate that the impact of my research will be felt and applied globally. The syndromes that I am modeling within my animal studies are bulimic syndromes, including bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and the binge-purge type of anorexia. Through my study, I aim to identify therapeutic targets to combat the symptoms of these syndromes.Continue reading “Expanding the Field of Eating Disorders”
Oxidative Stress: An Underlying Cause of Cardiovascular Disease
Hey everyone! As a refresher, we are one of two group projects in this year’s IDEA Grant pool. Our project is investigating the potentially harmful effects of naturally occurring molecules in our bodies called reactive oxygen species (ROS). A large source of these molecules is an enzyme called NADPH Oxidase (NOX), which may be moreContinue reading “Oxidative Stress: An Underlying Cause of Cardiovascular Disease”
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