My name is Kalijah Rahming, and I am a junior at Florida State University. Although I entered my undergraduate career very unsure of what field of study I wanted to pursue, I eventually decided on Sociology and Humanities. I was fortunate enough to take a sociology course during my senior year of high school andContinue reading “Kalijah Rahming: Racial Formation in Seoul”
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Zehta Glover: Checking MNase’s AT Bias
My name is Zehta Glover and I am a senior in the Department of Biological Science where I am majoring in Cell and Molecular Neuroscience. During my sophomore year, I began working in Dr. Hank W Bass’ research lab studying maize genetics. Over the last two years, I have grown intrigued by research and haveContinue reading “Zehta Glover: Checking MNase’s AT Bias”
Bre Smith: Finding Artistic Inspiration in Music and D&D
My name is Bre Smith and I am a senior going for my BA in Studio Art. I have always wanted to be an animator, but through my schooling, I discovered my greatest joy is visual storytelling. The creation of characters, worlds, and the interactions and emotions explored through them is what I strive toContinue reading “Bre Smith: Finding Artistic Inspiration in Music and D&D”
Andrew Taylor: A Love of Science and a Better Understanding of the World
My name is Andrew Taylor and I’m currently a biology student at Florida State University pursuing a track in genetics/genomics with a minor in math. Since high school I’ve been fascinated by both disciplines for their ability to thread together ideas from multiple areas of study and across different levels of organization. More specifically, I’mContinue reading “Andrew Taylor: A Love of Science and a Better Understanding of the World”
Katherine Henning: The Outdoorist and the Fenholloway River
Hello! My name is Katherine Henning and I am a sophomore majoring in environmental science from right here in Tallahassee. As you may guess from my major I love the outdoors, you can often find me going to the beach or hiking in my free time. I am a student in the FSU Honors program,Continue reading “Katherine Henning: The Outdoorist and the Fenholloway River”
Ashley David: Soret Effect and the Future of Batteries
My name is Ashley David. I am a junior studying biomedical engineering, with plans to pursue a PhD after graduation from FSU. I am originally from Birmingham, Michigan. I decided to come to FSU not only because of the beautiful campus environment, but because of all the opportunities and support offered to students by bothContinue reading “Ashley David: Soret Effect and the Future of Batteries”
Miguel Gonzalez: A Francophile Studying an Emerging Language
Hello everyone, I am Miguel González, a third-year major in International Affairs. I was born and raised in Miami, FL to Cuban and Colombian refugee parents. During my free time, I enjoy dancing salsa, watching documentaries, and trying national plates from around the globe. I am currently a service board member of the SLC studentContinue reading “Miguel Gonzalez: A Francophile Studying an Emerging Language”
Guissella E. Cruz Rodriguez: Overcoming the IRB Hurdle
My summer project began with working on my academic literature review ad reading the growing literature on the impact image-based sexual abuse has on young women and femme. As my summer experience comes to a close for the semester, I was able to finish an academic literature review, draft and complete a thematic interview guide,Continue reading “Guissella E. Cruz Rodriguez: Overcoming the IRB Hurdle”
Matthew Forrest: Early Mornings and Patience with the Weather
When I originally envisioned this mural project, the plan was to create a mural on a single wall with multiple portraits in it. As time has gone on, the project has grown into a series of murals on multiple walls. This has meant quite a leap in the amount of time spent actually painting andContinue reading “Matthew Forrest: Early Mornings and Patience with the Weather”
Guissella Cruz Rodriguez: Protecting the Vulnerable from Image-based Sexual Abuse
My name is Guissella Cruz Rodriguez and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a rising fourth-year Service Scholar at Florida State University and I am a Sociology Major and a Political Science minor. I have found a home at the Center for Leadership and Social Change as a Service Scholar since I enjoy spending myContinue reading “Guissella Cruz Rodriguez: Protecting the Vulnerable from Image-based Sexual Abuse”