Hello everyone! My name is Jamila Guard and I am a 3rd year majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. I am currently conducting research within Dr. Eckel’s research lab which studies dysregulated eating behaviors. Watching the challenges faced by close friends and family struggling with eating disorders highlights the need to overcome unhealthy eating habits. ThisContinue reading “Studying a Potential Reduction in Binge Eating”
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Reclaiming and Reimagining Through Retrospective: Queerness and the Art Historical Canon
My name is Clay Barczak, I am a student in the Bachelors of Fine Arts program at FSU who focuses on painting and drawing. My work places strong emphasis on engaging in historical practices of painting from a contemporary —somewhat digitized— perspective. Following graduation from FSU, I plan to continue on in the realm ofContinue reading “Reclaiming and Reimagining Through Retrospective: Queerness and the Art Historical Canon”
Los Hijos de La Madre Tierra
Hello! My name is Miriam Alrahil, and I am a third year student at FSU pursuing a dual degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. My love of languages has placed me into a whirlwind of academic experiences here at FSU, as through both the Arabic and Spanish departments I haveContinue reading “Los Hijos de La Madre Tierra”
Ending
My original interests began with the Middle East. I think Arabic is a really unique language and the diversity in the language and MENA region are fascinating. I wanted to learn more about the eastern hemisphere and went over there and got to experience a place full of variety. I didn’t enjoy it as muchContinue reading “Ending”
Eli Butters: The Data Challenge
Obtaining relevant market data to train a Long Short-Term Memory neural network will pose significant challenges. One primary hurdle in acquiring data for my training set is the cost associated with obtaining reliable data. Financial market data is often proprietary and sold by third-party providers who charge substantial fees which will make it a challengeContinue reading “Eli Butters: The Data Challenge”
Sarah Evans: Oil and Glitter on Canvas
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”
Bronson Leiro: Promising Results in Replacing Cement
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”
Justin Nightshade: Full and Fulfilling Days in Louisiana
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”
Hannah Raisner: The Difficulty of Unfamiliar Political Contexts
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”
From Setbacks to Triumphs: Conquering Obstacles During My Summer Project
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”
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