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February 3, 2015
For my first Winter Term I wanted to conduct research in economic history, my primary academic interest.
Back to Basics
October 5, 2014
Gather around, everyone, it's story time. Uncle Simba has a confession to make.
Present and Represent
July 15, 2014
Tupac once said, "I'm a reflection of the community," and this is how I apply that mentality to my Mellon research.
Confessions of an Undergraduate Researcher
July 3, 2014
So here's a bit about undergraduate research at Oberlin, some personal thoughts and some new directions for my own personal, community-engaged research.
The Mellon Dive: Part II
June 4, 2014
Diving for more Mellons?? Here's more updates on research at Oberlin and all the wonderful ways it can evolve.
The Mellon Dive
February 22, 2014
Research at Oberlin is a truly unique opportunity and starts with our own personal journey. Well, here goes mine. Let's go on a Mellon Dive.
Switchin' It Up and Movin' It Down South
January 7, 2014
Winter Term swept me up in a snowstorm and transported me down South. Now that I am here in New Orleans I have all these cool things to do, like...
Make It or Break It Week: The Mellon Chronicles
December 5, 2013
It's make it or break it week with the impending announcement of the new Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Cohort and well... you'll just have to read on.
Learning and Labor: The Oberlin Factory
September 2, 2012
At Oberlin we make stuff, things that last. This place is a factory of ideas, knowledge, art, and music. As it turns out, our annual output is actually quite impressive—and we are committed to sharing it freely with the world.
ResearchStuck: The Oberlin Summer Adventure Game
August 13, 2012
Your name is TESS. You are a SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANT at OBERLIN COLLEGE. You are also a LIFEGUARD and a BLOGGER. Currently you are contemplating writing your next blog in the style of a TEXT-BASED GAME.
Honors: The View from the Far Side
June 16, 2012
There are a lot of stories that I could tell about the process of writing my thesis, but I'll just share one piece of advice: if you doze off during a late night in the library, when the building closes you will get locked in.
Ah, you'd like two tickets to the laser show?
January 11, 2012
The gun show is sold out for now. While you wait for the next time we tour, please enjoy a description of my Winter Term/honors project. Since you're so accommodating, let me also offer you two tickets to the potassium show.
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