Welcome back. This week, I hope to continue our break from the regular hydrodynamic stability program and share a project I worked on last fall. This work involved water channel dye visualization experiments to reveal the locations of flow separation and reattachment on the cambered NACA 65(1)-412 airfoil at transitional Reynolds numbers Re ∈ [104, 105]. These experiments fit … [Read more...] about Water Channel Dye Visualization Experiments – Fall 2023
Archives for November 2024
Corset Culture
Corsets, once a symbol of feminine constraint, have undergone a transformation in fashion history. These garments, designed to shape the torso, originated in the 16th century and reached peak popularity during the Victorian era. Women of that time wore tightly laced corsets to achieve the coveted hourglass figure, often at the expense of their health and comfort. After all, … [Read more...] about Corset Culture
The Masculization and Animalization of Black Female Bodies
Throughout history, Black women have faced harmful stereotypes that have sought to dehumanize and diminish their identities. From being portrayed as overly masculine to being compared to animals, the black female identity is under constant attack. These harmful narratives, rooted in systemic racism and colonial ideologies, continue to influence perceptions, interactions, and … [Read more...] about The Masculization and Animalization of Black Female Bodies
The Turk Under Attack: Anti-Colonialism in Atatürk’s Rhetorical Construction of the Turkish National Identity
Introduction The Republic of Turkey emerged from the ruins of World War I after an embittered struggle through the War of Independence. Concepts of Turkishness and Turkish identity began long before that, even before the Ottoman Empire. But like any nationalist movement, a building of momentum, public support, and a charismatic and well-spoken leader were necessary to … [Read more...] about The Turk Under Attack: Anti-Colonialism in Atatürk’s Rhetorical Construction of the Turkish National Identity
Hapa Honey Farm Visit to Nature’s Most Fascinating Workers
Sunday afternoon, I visited Hapa Honey Farm in Fullerton, where I gained a newfound appreciation for bees. Before visiting the farm, I hated bees and strayed away from those buzzing around me, but after wearing a bee suit and holding a hive of bees today, I fell in love with the way bees work. Watching the bees work their magic in the farm's flowering gardens was … [Read more...] about Hapa Honey Farm Visit to Nature’s Most Fascinating Workers