Tag Archives: undergraduateresearch

Wendy Rodriguez: The Recruitment Hurdle

As a college student conducting research with a unique sample population of children of immigrants, I anticipate several hurdles that may impact my progress this summer. One of the biggest challenges I foresee is recruitment efforts. However, I have devised strategies to prevent these hurdles from hindering my research. Firstly, I understand that limited accessContinue reading “Wendy Rodriguez: The Recruitment Hurdle”

Rosalyn Wadsworth: Honing My Skills

This summer I have been striving to continue my professional development as an archaeologist not only through my IDEA Grant project but also in participating in an Archaeological Field School focusing on submerged landscapes in the Aucilla River with Dr. Jessi Halligan and continuing to assist Dr. Geoffrey Thomas in the FSU Anthropology Native AmericanContinue reading “Rosalyn Wadsworth: Honing My Skills”

Anna Speer: Giving Myself Time

I have just begun my project and have now experienced a sensory deprivation float tank for the first time. I thought that being in an environment with absolutely no sensory input would be a bit stressful at first because of how stark the difference is from daily life, but after I got over the initialContinue reading “Anna Speer: Giving Myself Time”

Ian Bridges: Addressing Challenges in Research and Enjoying Growth

As I have grown from high school into college, my mindset on personal growth has changed substantially. I previously regarded personal growth as off-putting and difficult, but now it is one of the major motivators in my day-to-day life. This is because personal growth is highly fulfilling and offers a permanent source of positivity inContinue reading “Ian Bridges: Addressing Challenges in Research and Enjoying Growth”

Human Practices: The Hard Truth

“Human Practices is the study of how your work affects the world, and how the world affects your work.” — Peter Carr, Director of Judging Trimethylaminuria, TMAU for short, is a disease most have not heard of, including us, until about 6 months ago. TMAU is a genetic condition where your body is not ableContinue reading “Human Practices: The Hard Truth”

Amoy Robinson: Hitting the Ground Running

My time at the North Florida Innovation Labs has been nothing short of amazing. The days are filled with meetings and tasks that align perfectly with my career goals. The executive director Bill Lickson has been a great resource for when I need more guidance or just want to ensure I’m on the right path.Continue reading “Amoy Robinson: Hitting the Ground Running”

Teonna McCullum: A Good Start in Tampa

My first official day at Tampa Bay Wave was on Monday, May 22nd. I had moved into my new apartment a week prior, so I had time to get accustomed to the area. My apartment is around 20 minutes away from office, but traffic is so bad in Tampa so it’s always best to leaveContinue reading “Teonna McCullum: A Good Start in Tampa”

Eli Butters: Challenges to My Next Steps

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: Challenges to My Next Steps”

Janeen Green: New Senses of Justice

This summer, I will collect narratives from various Yemeni women activists in Dearborn, Michigan and, via Zoom, from Yemen, to perform a thematic analysis to understand the range of standpoints that inspire their activism. Approaching human rights discourses from the perspectives of Yemeni women will show how they create new senses of justice in andContinue reading “Janeen Green: New Senses of Justice”