Tag Archives: IDEAGrants

Since the last blog post, I have gone out a few more times, exhibited in the William Johnston Building, and started drafting my initial studies for the final series. This stage of my project is all about creating the optimal imagery and headspace to reflect the duality/diversity of my subject matter.             I got someContinue reading “Sarah Evans: Oil and Glitter on Canvas”

I am pleased to present an update on my work toward some healthy material alternatives. I have been working with wood ash and oyster shells looking to create a healthier replacement to cement, while also taking a step towards ceramics with sculpted brick making. Although most of the work had to be postponed due toContinue reading “Bronson Leiro: Promising Results in Replacing Cement”

Nestled in Saint John the Baptist Parish, facing directly towards the Mississippi River, lies the big house of the Evergreen Plantation. An impressive structure, the Evergreen Plantation big house serves as a picturesque destination for many tourists in the area. It pulls on the ideas of romantic Antebellum architecture, standing proud and shining in theContinue reading “Justin Nightshade: Full and Fulfilling Days in Louisiana”

My research this summer is fairly straightforward–- in analyzing various references to the works of Dante Aligehieri in British, American, and Italian politics, I don’t need a control group or fancy lab equipment. Thanks to the internet, I don’t even need to leave my bedroom to complete my research! Yet, as my work has beenContinue reading “Hannah Raisner: The Difficulty of Unfamiliar Political Contexts”

As the summer heat starts to intensify, I find myself taking on a new and exciting research journey and with it has come its own set of challenges. Reflecting back on my time spent in the lab, possible hurdles have already begun to make themselves more apparent. Therefore, there are three hurdles for this summerContinue reading “From Setbacks to Triumphs: Conquering Obstacles During My Summer Project”

Hello devoted readers, As May comes to a close, I’m finding myself falling into a good rhythm with my IDEA Grant project. My class schedule is low right now, so I’m able to plan my days around reading, writing, and researching. At the beginning of the month, I moved art studios, which was a longContinue reading “Andy Mills: Curating Space and Time”

As a college student conducting research with a unique sample population of children of immigrants, I anticipate several hurdles that may impact my progress this summer. One of the biggest challenges I foresee is recruitment efforts. However, I have devised strategies to prevent these hurdles from hindering my research. Firstly, I understand that limited accessContinue reading “Wendy Rodriguez: The Recruitment Hurdle”

I have just begun my project and have now experienced a sensory deprivation float tank for the first time. I thought that being in an environment with absolutely no sensory input would be a bit stressful at first because of how stark the difference is from daily life, but after I got over the initialContinue reading “Anna Speer: Giving Myself Time”

As I have grown from high school into college, my mindset on personal growth has changed substantially. I previously regarded personal growth as off-putting and difficult, but now it is one of the major motivators in my day-to-day life. This is because personal growth is highly fulfilling and offers a permanent source of positivity inContinue reading “Ian Bridges: Addressing Challenges in Research and Enjoying Growth”