Cassandra Brown '22
Zoonotic Diseases in Latin America
This project uses online tools to visually show data and outline the importance of understanding Zoonotic Diseases in Latin America. Through interactive maps and information on specific country, I was able to outline the connection between ecological and human health. The diseases chosen for this project range from nonepidemic to epidemic scaled diseases, chosen by the resulting effect on communities. Both zoonotic diseases and neglected zoonotic diseases will be used within the project to compare treatment within these areas. Relative information can be found on each disease, as well as the history and pattern of transmission. Additionally, select ports and countries will be used to outline the importance of medical facilities and surveillance in these countries.
Yanyu (Lily) Li '21
Chinese Food in the U.S.: A Story About Cultural Adaptation
This project is about how Chinese food is affected by American society. The main idea is to tell a story about cultural adaptation through investigating the food industry, a big part of Chinese culture. The adaptation process begins when one culture enters another one. The society changes over the years, and so does the authenticity of the cuisine. Every Chinese immigrant brings a part of their culture into this foreign country. The Chinese cuisine brought to the United States has undergone a long process of evolution alongside this country. American Chinese dishes carry the traditions of China and the social characteristics of the United States. I hope my project generates more thoughts on how one culture adapts to another through looking at the evolution of Chinese food in the United States.
Morgan McMullen '21
Human Trafficking in the United States
This project is on human trafficking in the United States with a specific focus on the East Coast. When faced with the idea of human trafficking, a majority of people most likely conjure up images of people being kidnapped and shipped to various third-world countries. It feels like a distant issue, one that will never affect them in their lifetime. This project is meant to bring awareness to the fact that it does, indeed, happen right here in our country, under our noses. The project provides a resource where people are able to see the facts about human trafficking and just how prevalent of an issue it is, as well as show them what they can do to help combat it. The research questions I hope to answer are "what does human trafficking look like in the US", and "what can we do to stop it?"
Meredith Newman '21
Case Studies in Urban Sustainability: Los Angeles and New York City
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines sustainability as the notion to “create and maintain the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony to support present and future generations”. This project looks at Los Angeles and New York City, the two most highly populated cities in the United States. In the analysis of each city, key environmental issues, current sustainable design features, and the plans in place to become more sustainable are identified. From here we can measure our progress, and determine if we are being progressive enough in light of climate change threats. Research in this area can help us figure out the most effective ways to design and change our cities moving forward.
Meredith's project is currently offline
Aung Pyae Phyo '21
The Burma-Bucknell Connection
This project looks at the historical connection between Bucknell and Burma, where Shaw Loo, Bucknell’s first international student came from. Through the years, there have been numerous events like the Burma-Bucknell Weekends and attempts to keep the connection alive that have been scattered and not easily available to the general public. My goal this summer was to compile the information available and fill in any gaps in the narrative. I primarily found my information in the Special Collections and University Archives of the Bertrand Library. I hope this project will spark more interest in Burma, and in the international relationships that not only Bucknell but also other schools have with the countries of their international students.