My name is Ella Windlan and I am a second (almost third) year student at Florida State Studying International Affairs and Editing Writing, & Media with a minor in Criminology. I am looking forward to sharing my journey as I complete the IDEA Grant program over this upcoming Summer Semester. I am so beyond excitedContinue reading “Algorithmic Law Enforcement: Exploring the Human and Civil Rights Implications of Predictive Policing”
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Respite Through Suicide: Escapism for Young Adults in Post-Modern Society
Hi! My name is Robert Rice, I’m a rising Junior at Florida State University, and my major is psychology with a double minor in sociology and religion. I have had the pleasure of being an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Thomas E. Joiner’s Laboratory for the Study and Prevention of Suicide Related Conditions and BehaviorsContinue reading “Respite Through Suicide: Escapism for Young Adults in Post-Modern Society”
Genomics of Sex-based Venom Variation in Scorpions
My name is Shakthi Rajesh and I am a sophomore majoring in computational biology. This summer I will be investigating the genetic mechanisms behind sex based venom variation within the Florida bark scorpion (Centruroides gracilis), a scorpion species found throughout central and southern Florida. The reason I wanted to work on this project is dueContinue reading “Genomics of Sex-based Venom Variation in Scorpions”
Analyzing Judicial Decisions in Thomasville, Georgia
My name is Ajay Nehaul. I am a political science major that is also currently pursuing FSU’s Global Citizenship Certificate. I am aspiring to one day to attend law school and to one day become a criminal defense attorney. I will be conducting research over the summer semester, which will focus on the manner inContinue reading “Analyzing Judicial Decisions in Thomasville, Georgia”
Using Art to Combat Antisemitism and Apathy
Hi there! I’m Zephaniah, a junior at FSU in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program majoring in Studio Art. I am one of the recipients of The Tyler Center for Global Studies Award, meaning I’ll be doing international research as a part of my IDEA Grant. My project will specifically be taking me to Amsterdam,Continue reading “Using Art to Combat Antisemitism and Apathy”
Understanding the Lived Religious Experiences of Queer LDS Women
Hi! My name is Maiya Johnson, and I am from Orlando, Florida. I am a senior at Florida State University, double majoring in Religion and English (Editing, Writing & Media). I am also an honors in the major student in the Religion Department! A few of my main interests in religious studies are: Mormon studies,Continue reading “Understanding the Lived Religious Experiences of Queer LDS Women”
Studying a Potential Reduction in Binge Eating
Hello everyone! My name is Jamila Guard and I am a 3rd year majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. I am currently conducting research within Dr. Eckel’s research lab which studies dysregulated eating behaviors. Watching the challenges faced by close friends and family struggling with eating disorders highlights the need to overcome unhealthy eating habits. ThisContinue reading “Studying a Potential Reduction in Binge Eating”
Reclaiming and Reimagining Through Retrospective: Queerness and the Art Historical Canon
My name is Clay Barczak, I am a student in the Bachelors of Fine Arts program at FSU who focuses on painting and drawing. My work places strong emphasis on engaging in historical practices of painting from a contemporary —somewhat digitized— perspective. Following graduation from FSU, I plan to continue on in the realm ofContinue reading “Reclaiming and Reimagining Through Retrospective: Queerness and the Art Historical Canon”
Los Hijos de La Madre Tierra
Hello! My name is Miriam Alrahil, and I am a third year student at FSU pursuing a dual degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. My love of languages has placed me into a whirlwind of academic experiences here at FSU, as through both the Arabic and Spanish departments I haveContinue reading “Los Hijos de La Madre Tierra”
Eli Butters: The Data Challenge
Obtaining relevant market data to train a Long Short-Term Memory neural network will pose significant challenges. One primary hurdle in acquiring data for my training set is the cost associated with obtaining reliable data. Financial market data is often proprietary and sold by third-party providers who charge substantial fees which will make it a challengeContinue reading “Eli Butters: The Data Challenge”
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