Yume Nishi is in her final year of study in the 5-year Bachelor of Architecture program with a minor in Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California. After graduation, she hopes to go into healthcare architecture and is very interested in integrating data and design to help enhance people’s lives. She is an active member on campus and loves being a Teaching … [Read more...] about Crumpling Bad Hospitals with Evidence-Based Design
Archives for October 2016
Food for Thought: Kimchi
Kimchi is a traditional Korean ferment that is a staple side dish in many Korean households. While there are countless variations on how kimchi is made (each region of Korea has its own version, and recipes vary from family to family), the common denominator amongst ingredients in most kimchi recipes is the inclusion of hot red peppers (either fresh or powdered), crushed … [Read more...] about Food for Thought: Kimchi
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Maryam Mirzakhani
“The more I spent time on mathematics, the more excited I became. I can see that without being excited mathematics can look pointless and cold. The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers.” - Maryam Mirzakani Maryam Mirzakhani is the 1st woman to be awarded the Fields … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Maryam Mirzakhani
Mental Illness Among the Homeless and Incarcerated of Los Angeles
Homelessness is a longstanding problem in Los Angeles County, and the data shows that it is getting worse. Between 2013 and 2015 alone, the homeless population in Los Angeles increased by 12% (Jamison et al., 2015). In many cases, these homeless individuals are struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, or both. These problems often go untreated, which can cause the … [Read more...] about Mental Illness Among the Homeless and Incarcerated of Los Angeles
Food for Thought: Carob
Carob (also known as locust bean and St. John’s bread) is a legume from the pea family and a good plant to know about if there is ever any sort of crisis that threatens the food supply. You have likely seen the large, flattened, dark brown pods produced by carob trees littering the streets, as carob is ubiquitous in Los Angeles. In particular, Pasadena and its surrounding … [Read more...] about Food for Thought: Carob