Reinterpreting Heritage in a Networked World: Exploring the Geometric Soul of Islamic Architecture

By Zizhou Lyu Hello! My name is Zizhou Lyu, and I’m a fifth-year architecture student at Syracuse University. This summer, with the support of the Tyler Fellowship, my teammate Beining Xue and I—also a fifth-year architecture student—will embark on a research journey from Syracuse to Spain and Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to explore the geometric soul ofContinue reading “Reinterpreting Heritage in a Networked World: Exploring the Geometric Soul of Islamic Architecture”

Some Rest for the Restless: Examining T-cell Exhaustion and Obesity 

By Shannon Huang  Hi! I’m Shannon, and I’m a second year at UC San Diego studying bioengineering with a focus in biotechnology. I’m really interested in T-cell biology, and specifically how we can use their biology to make immunotherapies more effective. This summer, I’ll be going to the Obenauf Lab at the Vienna Biocenter inContinue reading “Some Rest for the Restless: Examining T-cell Exhaustion and Obesity “

Photography Project in the Dominican Republic

By Sean Eaves, SUNY Oneonta Hello! My name is Sean, and I am from Upstate New York! I am currently attending SUNY Oneonta studying a Bachelors in Fine Art with a concentration in Photography! Currently in my free time I spend a lot of it taking photos, go figure right? Usually if I have theContinue reading “Photography Project in the Dominican Republic”

Preparations for London

By Kaysyn Jones At this stage of my project, my work primarily takes the form of preliminary research and preparation for the site-based research I will be conducting in London starting in late June. Part of that means a lot of reading. I am researching a literary movement that I’m not overly familiar with —Continue reading “Preparations for London”

Blood and Empire: On the Genealogy of Nations

By Lucas Baker My name is Lucas Baker. I was born in Houston and raised in Austin, Texas. I’m currently studying German at Austin Community College, and when I’m not in class or at work, I’m usually reading, gardening, or immersing myself in the German language. I’m most passionate about two things: culture and ecology.Continue reading “Blood and Empire: On the Genealogy of Nations”

Community Response to Climate Change in Seville: Exploring Local Community Initiatives for Climate Action 

By Reagan Claggett Hello! My name is Reagan Claggett, and I am originally from Denver, Colorado. I am currently a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a strong interest in sustainability and conservation. Outside of my academics, I enjoy traveling, hiking, reading, andContinue reading “Community Response to Climate Change in Seville: Exploring Local Community Initiatives for Climate Action “

From Daguerreotypes to Digital: How Paris Traces the Evolution of Self-Image 

By Greg John My name is Gregorio John, but you can just call me Greg. I’m currently a student at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York, where I’m studying photography. Photography started as a hobby, something I picked up for fun, but over time, it’s grown into something I’m truly passionate about. It’s moreContinue reading “From Daguerreotypes to Digital: How Paris Traces the Evolution of Self-Image “

The Naxos Quarry Project: Retracing the Steps of Ancient Laborers 

By Maya Parfitt Hi, my name is Maya Parfitt and I’m a rising junior at the College of William & Mary. I’m a student of Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and Art History, and I feel incredibly lucky to be a Tyler Fellow. This summer, I’m doing research in Greece as a student team member of theContinue reading “The Naxos Quarry Project: Retracing the Steps of Ancient Laborers “

Pictorialism in Paris: Exploring Photography’s Past to Shape Its Future

By Katie Miller Hi, my name is Katie Miller, and I’m from Rochester, New York. This past March, I proudly graduated from Monroe Community College with an associate’s degree in photography, after two incredible years of study, growth, and creativity. During my time there, I had the privilege of studying under passionate mentors and inspiringContinue reading “Pictorialism in Paris: Exploring Photography’s Past to Shape Its Future”

Research Plans Meet Reality

By Lucas Gonzalez Hello everyone! Lucas here with my first update from Berlin! I’m approaching my second week here and it has been a very exciting experience. When I first got to Berlin, I thought I had the research project figured out. I had my interview questions and methodology ready, and I felt like IContinue reading “Research Plans Meet Reality”