In March 2009, the White House lawn was broken and plowed: First Lady Michelle Obama planted an organic farm in front of the White House (TheWhoFarm, n.d.). This organic farm served as an educational display for youth to understand the importance of “consuming healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables” (Regenerative Organic, 2021). The practice of organic farming in the … [Read more...] about Organics ≠ Sustainability: Sustainability Needs Genetic Modification
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California, Pay Your Jurors Fairly: Low Juror Compensation Harms Defendants of Color
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees all criminal defendants the right to an impartial jury—a body of twelve unbiased citizens chosen from a fair cross-section of the community (“Impartial Jury.”). At trial, the jury should ideally operate as a safeguard against injustice on the basis of identity, but this body of people has repeatedly failed to … [Read more...] about California, Pay Your Jurors Fairly: Low Juror Compensation Harms Defendants of Color
Water Channel Dye Visualization Experiments – Fall 2023
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
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