The University of Southern California has been my dream school since I was a freshman in high school. At fourteen years old, a family friend asked me what my dream career was, and I told her that I wanted to be a film director. She then recommended that I go to USC, because it’s the best film school in the world. So, I worked tirelessly throughout high school to affirm … [Read more...] about S.C. vs. ‘SC: an Investigation of the Relationship between the University of Southern California, and South-Central Los Angeles
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Prisoner Reentry & Employment: Re-evaluating Self-Efficacy
In the United States, a large number of prisoners face urgent employment barriers for reintegration upon their release. The United States imprisoned the greatest number of its citizens than any other country, and it houses approximately 25% of the world’s total incarcerated population (Welbeck 1). No other country at the current moment or in the recorded history has put these … [Read more...] about Prisoner Reentry & Employment: Re-evaluating Self-Efficacy
A Crash Course in Thermodynamics (With Some Fluid Mechanics)
Welcome back. I hope that all of my readers had a restful weekend, and are having a smooth return to classes. In today’s blog post, I look forward to sharing some of the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics. If we were to define thermodynamics, we could say that it is the study of energy and the ways in which energy can be transferred. Therefore, we will begin our discussion … [Read more...] about A Crash Course in Thermodynamics (With Some Fluid Mechanics)
VR as a Third Place
The concept of the Third Place, popularized by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, refers to spaces beyond the home (first place) and the workplace (second place) where people can gather, socialize, and build a sense of community. Common third places include: community centers, the rock climbing gym, even your local coffee shop (like Central Perk in Friends- you get the idea). These are … [Read more...] about VR as a Third Place
The Role of Aesthetics in Serving a Brand
When you land on Zara’s website, the polished visual design immediately evokes a sense of modern style and sophistication aligning with their brand image. But does aesthetics play a crucial role in actually serving all brands? Or are functionality and simplicity more important in many cases? In a User Experience (UX) case study by Mouchumi Gogoi analyzes and redesigned … [Read more...] about The Role of Aesthetics in Serving a Brand