By: Maya Parfitt, William & Mary Hi, my name is Maya Parfitt, and I study ancient Mediterranean archaeology and religion at William & Mary. I’m so grateful to the Tyler Center for giving me another fellowship – last year, I got the opportunity to do archaeological fieldwork in Greece with the Naxos Quarry Project (NQP)Continue reading “Understanding Aegean Artisans: Craft, Religion, and Ritual in Ancient Greece “
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Hello everyone!
By: KhaNy Sangasy, Monroe Community College My name is KhaNy Sangasy (KAH-NEE SANG-GAH-SEE), and I am 20 years old. I am from Rochester, New York, about an hour away from Buffalo. A little about my academic journey: I graduated from Brockport High School in 2023 and initially attended Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where I Continue reading “Hello everyone! “
The Spirits and Sustenance of Rice within Indonesia: Exploring the culture of rice within Indonesia
By: Donny Acevedo, Monroe Community College Hello! My name is Donovan Acevedo, and I am a second-year student at Monroe Community College studying Cinema Screen Studies. On my free time I like to spend time with my girlfriend and go on walks and find cools stores within the Rochester area. I am really passionate aboutContinue reading “The Spirits and Sustenance of Rice within Indonesia: Exploring the culture of rice within Indonesia “
Chasing Storms and Sustainability: My Research Journey in the Bahamas
By: Anthony Westrope, University of Missouri–Kansas City Figure 1. Coastal landscape on San Salvador Island, Bahamas, where I explored the environmental impacts of hurricanes on coastal ecosystems. My name is Anthony Westrope, and I am a senior at the University of Missouri–Kansas City majoring in Psychology with a minor in Environmental Sustainability. While my academicContinue reading “Chasing Storms and Sustainability: My Research Journey in the Bahamas “
Geologic Research on Seismic Hazards in Guatemala
By: Lila Alvarado I am an undergraduate at the University of Missouri – Kansas City working towards my Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science with a Geology Emphasis. I plan to take the National Association of State Boards of Geology Fundamentals exam as soon as I am finished with my required courses. AfterContinue reading “Geologic Research on Seismic Hazards in Guatemala”
Greetings from Oneonta, NY!
By Saranna Shevalier, SUNY Oneonta My name is Saranna Shevalier, and I am a senior with double majors in Anthropology and Biology at SUNY Oneonta, in upstate New York. In my free time, I work at a local coffee shop and help care for my disabled mother. The most important thing to me in theContinue reading “Greetings from Oneonta, NY!”
Diving for Data: My Coral Reef Research in Bonaire
By Kassandra Sevila, Florida State University My name is Kassandra Sevila, and I am a sophomore at Florida State University double majoring in psychology and environmental science. This summer, I will be conducting an independent research project studying patterns of juvenile corals in the Caribbean to assess coral reef recovery potential. My research site isContinue reading “Diving for Data: My Coral Reef Research in Bonaire”
Threads of History: Exploring Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory
By Violet Lorish, Florida State University Hello! My name is Violet Lorish, and I am currently a second-year student at Florida State University studying in the College of Music and College of College of Communication and Information, where I am pursuing dual-degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Arts in MediaContinue reading “Threads of History: Exploring Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory”
A Summer in Tallinn: Researching Icons, Faith, and Cultural Memory
By Sophie Works, Florida State University Hi everyone! My name is Sophie Works, and I am a third-year honors student pursuing a dual degree in Russian (Slavic) Studies and International Affairs with minors in English and Museum Studies. I’m a member of the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House Undergraduate Research Advisory Board, FSU Libraries DigitalContinue reading “A Summer in Tallinn: Researching Icons, Faith, and Cultural Memory”
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