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
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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
Computing Finite-Time Lyapunov Exponent Fields around Airfoils
Welcome back. In this blog, I was hoping to take a short break from hydrodynamic stability, and share an old essay I have written about computing finite-time Lyapunov exponent (FTLE) fields to analyze Lagrangian coherent structures (LCSs): My project was to develop numerical integration code that could compute particle trajectories in unsteady flows. While previous … [Read more...] about Computing Finite-Time Lyapunov Exponent Fields around Airfoils
Heroin Chic: How Kate Moss Shaped (and Shocked) the ‘90s
"Kate Moss, a rockstar trapped in a supermodel's body." This famous TikTok sound captures the essence of Kate Moss—cool, rebellious, and undeniably iconic. Moss reshaped the fashion industry, leaving an impact that extends far beyond the runway. Her rock 'n' roll attitude, often reflected in her personal life and style, added a layer of edge that set her apart from the … [Read more...] about Heroin Chic: How Kate Moss Shaped (and Shocked) the ‘90s