During May, I have been primarily working on fixing some of the issues that we previously encountered with our current way of developing chips. As we continue to work on the development of 3-D printed chips, the improvement of our current photolithography-based devices has become a priority. The current issues we have encountered are mainlyContinue reading “Incremental Improvement in Experimental Design”
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Uncovering the Mysteries of Scorpion Venom
Hello again, this is a quick update on everything that’s been going on with my project this last month, along with some potential issues that may be popping up soon. First and foremost, I dissected two male and two female scorpions for tissues to use for genome sequencing. While performing these dissections, I also preservedContinue reading “Uncovering the Mysteries of Scorpion Venom”
Shifting Gears: Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy and Fission Analysis
Hello, Reader! It’s me, Ana P., here to update you on how my IDEA Grant project has been going so far. So, I wasn’t scheduled to start working on the fission analysis project I discussed in my first blog post until mid-June, but my advisor and I have encountered a hurdle that has resulted inContinue reading “Shifting Gears: Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy and Fission Analysis”
Extracting Cellulose: It’s All in the Details
I have split up my project into three portions: extraction of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs)from the algae, studying the nanofibers under different observation methods, and finally applying these nanofibers to the pervious concrete. After I more deeply explored the process of extracting these cellulose nanofibers with faculty, I realized that there is no prior research specificallyContinue reading “Extracting Cellulose: It’s All in the Details”
The Challenge of Incomplete Information in Research
During this summer semester I have been journeying to Thomasville Georgia in order to go through the different criminal records which details different criminal trials and proceedings that took place in Thomasville during the 1900s. The goal of my research is to determine whether racial disparities existed within the adjudication process of judges during thisContinue reading “The Challenge of Incomplete Information in Research”
Update on the 2024 FSU iGEM Team
This post was initially published on MEBO Blog: Systemic Malodor Disorders Research. Hello MEBO Community, Our names are Megan Perusse and Lucas Bonassi, we are third year undergraduate students at Florida State University, and we are the co-leads for the 2024 FSU iGEM team. We just wanted to reach out and update the community onContinue reading “Update on the 2024 FSU iGEM Team”
Navigating Surprises and Successes
Hello again! A lot has happened since my first blog, and I am excited to share both the triumphs and challenges I’ve encountered along the way. One of the biggest surprises so far has been adjusting to a new summer schedule. With the semester over, I naively thought I’d have more free time to dedicateContinue reading “Navigating Surprises and Successes”
Pattern-Randomness and Being Posthuman
Already, I have been surprised by how the results of my research have begun to guide changes to the form of my project. Since my last blog post, I have spent the most time developing a small program that generates frame looms for weaving that have varying, random characteristics, which may end up becoming theContinue reading “Pattern-Randomness and Being Posthuman”
Progressing with New Techniques
Nearly a third of the way through summer, I have nearly completed my first two paintings! Having started the break with the first half of my investigations done and my compositions selected, I gathered my materials, set up my oil paints on my hometown porch, and jumped right into production mode. For reference, here areContinue reading “Progressing with New Techniques”
Overcoming Challenges in Research: A Mid-Summer Reflection
Dear fellow research enthusiasts, As I dive deeper into my summer research journey, I find it important to look back on the surprises and problems I’ve faced. Good planning is crucial for any research project, and mine is no different. My project, “Exploring the Impact of Solitary Confinement on Recidivism and Social Outcomes,” has hadContinue reading “Overcoming Challenges in Research: A Mid-Summer Reflection”
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