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In Another Life
No full textIn Another Life follows college student Iris Larkin in the aftermath of her breakup with her long-term boyfriend, Henry. She feels as though Henry did not get the whole story about who she was in their relationship and why she was who she was, and she feels if he had known, maybe they wouldn\u27t have broken up. In an effort to maybe get him back, she writes about the most harrowing, life-changing, experiences of her life with former lovers, family members, friends, teachers, and more, influenced by her time abroad living in Europe. Each chapter takes place in a different European city where Iris recounts how that experience changed who she was as a person and why that event led her to the person she was in her relationship with Henry. As Iris writes, she is able to come to terms with the fact that she will never be able to get over her relationship with Henry and will always love him. But she is able to do this and progress in her life
The Art of Language: A translation of 《胡笳十八拍》
No full textThis project was an exploration of the intersection of technical and creative language use through the translation of an 18-stanza poem in Classical Chinese from the Eastern Han Dynasty, utilizing skills I\u27ve acquired through the past years of Chinese and linguistic courses as well as my own personal passion for translation and ancient Chinese culture. Throughout the process of doing this translation, I gave particular attention to conveying the author\u27s original intentions and emotions in my own interpretation of her words. I also aimed to do justice to the nuances of Classical Chinese through my translation, as much as is possible within the constraints of the English language
Lost in Adaptation: A Christmas Carol Through the Ages
No full textThis paper examines film adaptations of Charles Dickens\u27s 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol. It dives into what adaptations change as the story moves from page to screen, and the impact these changes have on the story and themes. This paper underscores the beating heart of Dickens\u27s original tale, which was grounded in messages of not only redemption but awareness of one\u27s social responsibility. The ways adaptations have often inadequately translated these themes through changes to characterization, dialogue, and elimination of pivotal scenes within the novella, are examined and explored
Understanding Weaponized Incompetence
No full textThe objective of this quantitative study was to explore what is meant by “weaponized incompetence. The usage of the term has been steadily increasing on social media, particularly in feminist circles and to describe cisgender, heterosexual relationship behaviors. However, the assumed meaning of weaponized incompetence is not within the psychological literature and seems to be distinct from related ideas, like strategic ignorance. This study used a focus group design to ask participants to describe what they know of the term and how it is applied. Data gathered from these focus groups were analyzed using a process of thematic analysis which entails the coding and theming of focus group content. Based on findings from these focus groups, I defined weaponized incompetence as an intentional performance of incompetence to avoid accountability, shift labor, and maintain personal comfort. This is based on six themes developed from the focus groups: Context and Power Dynamics, Gendered Patterns and Socialization, Intent and Manipulation, Motivations, Harm and Consequences, and Self-Perpetuation and Normalization
What Do You See in the Sea? (A Brief Anthology of Marine Organisms of the Salish Sea)
No full textUnderstanding how we relate to the world around us is incredibly important, and this begins with our relationship with the ocean. To that end, this anthology seeks to give the reader a brief overview of some of the most pertinent marine organisms of the Salish Sea. The combination of creative writing and scientific literature is meant to establish that ecological connection and provoke understanding about living around the ocean and, consequently, these organisms (as well as others)
Discovery of a New Chemical Reaction: the Formation of Oxygen and Silicon Containing Rings from a Non-metal Catalyst
No full textAlkene hydrosilylation reactions have been performed for over 75 years. However, since 1957 all reported alkene hydrosilylation reactions have utilized metal catalysts. In this essay, I detail how I made the discovery of doing this type of reaction using the non-metal catalyst called TBAT (tetrabutylammonium difluorotriphenylsilicate). While I unfold the discovery I also go into detail on some of the laboratory techniques I use as an organic chemist such as column chromatography and proton NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance). The second half of the piece is dedicated to detailing how I was able to trouble shoot the chemistry when the TBAT started to get exposed to water and the alkenes were reduced
Freedoms and Rights of Academic Citizenship are Essential. Reflections on the Situation at Universities in Denmark
No full textRecently, the idea of academic citizenship has become a popular topic of debate. Citizenship is a political issue that has to do with power and freedom as expressed through constitutional rights and obligations, and such considerations are also relevant in relation to science and scholarship. Originally, many universities were recognized as independent legal entities with their own constitution and jurisdiction, just as it is customary to name university officials with the same titles as republican officials in antique Rome. While the idea of academic citizenship may thus have historical roots, there are also systemic and normative issues that may be worthy of consideration. Constitutional rule is a way of mediating between conflicting parties, and just as interests may conflict, so may power and knowledge. Hence, when the desire for power, or the fear of it, is allowed to dominate human relations, controversial truths are less likely to surface. Drawing readers’ attention to historical facts and the valuable UNESCO Recommendation Concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel, my overall claim is that the constitutional rights and freedoms of republican government are essential to science, scholarship, and higher education. The horizon that makes this claim important is a sad case, namely that of contemporary Danish university governance, to which I will relate the article’s general claims along the way. Denmark thus serves as an example of a country where the legal protections safeguarding academic citizenship have become very weak, and it is therefore also worth considering how this situation might be changed
Satellite and UAV Remote Sensing of Snow Algae and Cryospheric Features
No full textAdvancements in remote sensing technologies are rapidly transforming the way we monitor and understand the cryosphere. This thesis integrates two complementary studies to evaluate the potential of emerging platforms – low-cost uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and commercial small satellites (SmallSats) – for surface characterization of snow- and ice-covered environments, including the identification and mapping of snow algae. The first study investigates the applicability of a relatively low-cost, commercially available UAV for capturing fine-scale spatial and spectral variability across cryospheric surfaces. This UAV was tested at three field sites: the Lemon Creek Glacier on the Juneau Icefield, Alaska; the Easton Glacier, Mount Baker, Washington; and Bagley Basin, Mount Baker, Washington. These field deployments demonstrate the UAV’s capability for mapping the spatial distribution of snow algae, assessing the timing of snowmelt and changes to suncup morphology, and classifying glacier surfaces. The second study focuses on the capabilities of commercial SmallSats in detecting and mapping snow algae at unprecedented spatial scales. High-resolution sensors such as SkySat are capable of visualizing fine-scale features, including individual algae blooms on Mt. Baker, in far greater detail than traditional, government-funded satellite sensors. This study also explores the tradeoffs and limitations associated with SmallSat imagery. Together, these studies highlight the shift toward more accessible, accurate, and customizable approaches to remote sensing in polar and alpine regions. The findings underscore the critical role that new airborne and spaceborne sensors can play in advancing our understanding of cryospheric processes
Barefeet Farms Teaching Intern
No full textMy learning goals were to develop my skills as an educator and assist in designing emergent curriculum. The summer school was for ages 3-7 years and set at two different classrooms, one nestled in the forest and the other in the field next to the horse and donkey pasture. Also on school property, there were several “adventure areas” we’d visit. There was a hill, a pond, and two spots in the forest with trees and logs fit for kids to climb on
Montana Conservation Corps Intern
No full textFor this internship, I had learning objectives that I planned to complete. The first of these was that I wanted to learn hands-on skills. Two of the skills I anticipated were using a crosscut saw and hand tools to maintain trail. Besides these two, I also learned how to care for mules and horses. I aspired to learn hands-on skills to be better prepared for a career in trail work; as well as determining whether it was a potential career path for me. One of my other learning objectives was to understand the process of and participate in Forest Service conservation projects. This was to get a glimpse into the work a federal agency does and determine whether it is work I’d like to participate in. Furthermore, I wanted to understand specifically how the Forest Service balances these projects with the need to generate revenue. Finally, I wanted to develop my ecological restoration skills and take my first step toward becoming a steward of wild lands