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The Psychology of Interior Design
No full textThis research project delves into the intriguing intersection of interior design and psychology, with the overarching goal of crafting spaces that deeply resonate with people on an emotional level. The primary objectives of the study were twofold: first, to enrich my comprehension of interior design, and second, to glean personal insights from the process. Initially, the project envisioned the creation of ten bespoke rooms, each meticulously tailored to individual clients while seamlessly integrating my own unique design style. Over the course of eight weeks, I devoted a total of 113 hours to this endeavor, as illustrated in Figure 11. In my research, I employed a multifaceted approach, including apprenticeship, mood board creation, and deep exploration of environmental and interior design psychology. I aimed to build a portfolio showcasing how rooms could evoke emotions and enrich experiences. Nevertheless, unforeseen challenges derailed my initial goal of mastering digital design software, as a significant amount of time was redirected towards exhaustive research on materials and the exploration of innovative room concepts. In addition, I invested substantial time in a thorough study of five influential interior design books: "Home Therapy" by Anita Yokota, "The Interior Design Handbook" by Frida Ramstedt, "Design Portfolios" by Diane M. Bender, "MOOD" by Anne Hepfer, and "Inviting Interiors" by Melanie Turner. These texts yielded valuable insights and served as the bedrock of knowledge for the project's creative pursuits. Additionally, I undertook an online course by Ula Burgiel, a renowned modern luxury interior designer based in London, to further my expertise and career prospects
Jefferson Poland, The East Bay Area Sexual Freedom League, and the Language of Liberation
No full text37p.In the mid-1960s, Jefferson Poland, Sam Sloan, and Richard Thorne led a group in which (mostly white, mostly heterosexual) men and women were able to indulge in free love and self-discovery. Interviews with League members show that a great number remember it fondly as a key part of their personal development. But even in its heyday, the League struggled with a dark conundrum in rationalizing how one could free individuals from anti-sexual brainwashing without coercion
META Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate
No full text8 p.This paper focuses on my learning experience through the online courses led by Coursera by Google (the link to the course will be on the last page of this paper.) Each part of the paper is in order of the 5 different courses that I took online, starting with an introduction to marketing on social media, how to navigate through and post on META’s different platforms, how to advertise using META ads manager, how to collect data using tools such as the META pixel, how to present your findings and fine tune ad campaigns to reach greater success. I will then discuss briefly how I will use what I learn for opportunities down the line
Behind Genre : Unveiling Fleabag
No full textix, 39 p.My project analyzes the TV show, Fleabag, in order to look at the use of humor in media to navigate guilt, trauma and grief, self-doubt, avoidance, and self-misunderstanding. It engages with existential philosophy by referencing Martin Heidegger’s Being and Time to understand the main character’s relationship with herself and how she skillfully maneuvers through the world. Her comedic relationship with the fourth wall/audience centers the paper in its relativity to how comedy is consumed and it’s shockingly therapeutic nature. What is beautiful about film and TV as forms of storytelling is that they are fairly accessible
Towards the Synthesis of Neuroprotective Dictyoquinazol Derivatives
No full textix, 19 p.The need for more efficacious neuroprotective pharmacophores has been in high demand during recent years with 795,000 people suffering from strokes every year in the United States alone. Dictyoquinazols may help lead to the answer of this demand as they have proven neuroprotective capabilities as seen in recent studies. These studies, however, are rather limited thus making this an area of research that needs to be looked into on a greater scale. This study looks deeper into the synthesis of Dictyoquinazol derivatives in an attempt to produce new neuroprotective compounds by working towards the synthesis of 2,6, and 4′ substituents. The reduction reactions of nitro benzaldehydes have also proven effective with yields upwards of 64%. The initial synthesis of quinazolinone derivatives has proven effective and leads to decently high yields with both phenyl (42-74%) as well as methyl (76-100%) substituents on carbon 6. Further synthetic analysis has proven difficult while attempting to convert the oxazinone moiety to that of a pyrimidinone while not only ensuring this substitution occurs but also verifying the recyclization of the pyrimidinone
"Buds"
No full textvi, 101 p.“Buds” follows Lily, a socioeconomically disadvantaged young teenage girl navigating the tension between familial responsibility and increasing opportunity for independent choice that comes with growing up. As the story traces this character’s arc, however, it also explores the interactions between systematic oppression and Nietzschean existentialism. At the close of the story, it ends with the moral that only through the freedom to confront one’s past and situate oneself within existential meaning can one actively and meaningfully engage from under oppressive systems
An Ugly Guide to Beauty : A Sociological Analysis of Beauty Constructs, Economy, and Resistance
No full textvi, 54 p.Glamorous, symbolic, and defiant beauty often emerges as a theoretical abstraction that resists precise definition. Simultaneously, perceived beauty, or its absence, can serve as a tangible locus of control and consequence on the body (Armstrong, n.d.; Bourdieu, 1984). This research grapples with the power and privilege vested in beauty and its contingency on "the Other" (Collins, 1991; Keng, 1997; Perea, 1997). In the United States, White European settlers defined a standard of beauty that favored their own supremacy, leading to the formation and perpetuation of a hierarchy based on physical attributes, including race, gender, and class (Bourdieu, 1984). The establishment of this appearance-based hierarchy facilitated the standardization and conferral of power and authority onto White masculine bodies. An abundance of pseudo-scientific endeavors, supported by racist ideology, served as an instrument to legitimize the imposition of violence, control, and dispossession of bodies that deviated from the White masculine standard (Bourdieu, 1984; Nudson, 2021; Wolf, 2002; Johnson, 2009). This historical grounding realizes beauty as more than a self-determined participation, but as a system deeply entrenched in identity, politics, and power (Nudson, 2021; Wolf, 2002). Despite the presumption that beauty primarily concerns women, it is men who are the primary benefactors of beauty (Nudson, 2021; Wolf, 2002). The prevailing patriarchal social structure has historically and contemporarily employed beauty as an obstruction to women's economic, social, and personal mobility (Nudson, 2021; Wolf, 2002). Consequently, a woman's preoccupation with her appearance may not be superficial or vain but rather, a means of survival within a system that restricts the imagination of what a woman should or should not look like (Nudson, 2021). In the defiance or inability to meet these expectations of beauty and behavior, many women face the risk of social punishment (Nudson, 2021; Wolf, 2002). The tools used to achieve beauty are also deeply rooted in patriarchy (Arsenault, 2021; Kwan and Traunter, 2009; Marx, 2015; Nudson, 2021). The beauty industry profits off of manufactured flaws, which contribute to a culture of insecurity, particularly amongst young girls (Marx, 2015). Engaging in the beauty economy becomes near mandatory to access the social, economic, and personal benefits associated with beauty (Marx, 2015; Nudson, 2021). Despite the presence of oppression in beauty frameworks, it is powerful, possible, and important to resist, detract, and reimagine beauty (McMillian, 2019; Reischer and Koo, 2004). Beyond perceiving the body merely as a reflection of social order and oppression, it can be recognized as an active agent in social action (Koo and Reischer, 2004). This perspective acknowledges the tangible impacts of body hierarchies, where certain bodies become targets of subordination, while simultaneously urging us to broaden our analysis of the body beyond the influence exerted by systems (Armstrong, n.d.; Koo and Reischer, 2004). This philosophy encourages exploring the potential of bodies as vehicles of resistance (Bourdieu, 1984; Jacobs, 2016). In short, this research contends that beauty saturates human existence and posits that beauty holds the power and possibility to simultaneously oppress, privilege, and resist
Planning for Ecological Resilience in Urban Landscaping
No full textii, 11p.The rise of climate change and adverse weather patterns threatens both human and nonhuman life. With so much of the human population living in cities, it is necessary to re-evaluate traditional concepts viewing urban and rural environments as mutually exclusive, and find methods to bring ecological perspectives into urban design. To this end, methods such as multiple purpose zoning and regenerative land management serve as clear, proven methods to achieve such ends and help safeguard flora and fauna from deleterious effects of climate change and transition into a more sustainable, ecologically friendly method of living
Reflection of Medical Scribing in the Emergency Department
No full text14 p.As a pre-medical student, one of the most important things that I can do to become prepared for my journey to medical school is to become involved in clinical experience. Having clinical experience demonstrates that one is serious about entering a career in medicine and helps pre-medical students understand the mindset of doctors. There are many ways that one can choose to do this: becoming a medical assistant, emergency medical technician, nursing assistant, phlebotomist, and many more. When pondering what I would want to do there was one choice that stood out to me: medical scribing. This is different compared to other jobs in the fact that as a scribe, one does not directly care for the patients. However, scribes provide value to the health care system by aiding doctors in their charting and overall making the emergency room, clinic, or hospital that we work in much more efficient. Students who are planning on going into medicine have the benefit of working directly with a physician every shift. This is extremely valuable as we get to understand what it really means to be a doctor before applying to medical school and understand if this is truly the career path we want to choose. Making an appropriate and well-informed decision regarding this is important as medical school is both a large financial and time commitment
Organic Farming at Unadilla Community Farm
No full text1 Broadside. 48"W x 36"HI have always been interested and engaged in gardening, agriculture, and plant biology, so this past summer I wanted to learn more as well as apply what I already know. I decided to intern at Unadilla Community Farm in West Edmeston, NY for a month. They provided an immersive and well- balanced approach to learning sustainable and organic farming skills. I learned how an organic vegetable farm works and about various topics related to organic farming including food forests, permaculture, dynamic accumulators, and pest management with beneficial organisms. I also saw how the local community was involved with the farm. Overall, I gained more insight into how biology is integrated into farming, as well as what kind of career I would like to pursue in the future.Kalamazoo College. Department of Biology. Diebold Symposium, 202