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NOW and Then: Women in the 1980s and Present Day
This presentation brings together the position of women and women’s rights in the 1980s and their position today. Discussion points include progress, stagnation, and changes still to be made. -
The Now of Then
This presentation explores the approaches and progress and lack of progress of feminist movements in the 1970’s and in 2016. It uses analysis to make suggestions about the best ways to combine the progressive movements in ... -
Off the Grid: Survival Ideas for Sustainable Living
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Olympic Legacy:Flexible Architectural Strategies for Boston's 2024 Olympics Proposal
The Olympics present the perfect opportunity for host cities to show their value to the world. This opportunity introduces immeasurable pressure to create an impressive display of entertainment for the spectators. The ... -
Onward Echoes the Story: The Study of Religion amid Miami’s narrative of Justice & Change
Since the protests following the death of George Floyd in 2020, we see changes on a global to a local scale. In January of 2021, Apple committed to a $100 million pledge to challenge systematic racism including a new ... -
Outdoor Educational Center for Talawanda High Shool
(2013-04-29)For my Tier 3 experience, I will be designing an outdoor educational center for Talawanda High School. The new high school site includes a natural area consisting of wetlands, forests, planes, and agriculture. The high ... -
The Paper Person: A Comparative Analysis of Rhetoric and Truth in Environmental Economics, Literature, and Policy
Environmental issues such as deforestation and climate change are some of the most pressing concerns today and require a concentrated global response. How does the rhetoric surrounding these topics affect how people ... -
Perception and Function in Occupant-Space Relationship
(2012-09-14)How can architects improve the relationship between the occupant and the space in regards to offering the occupant and enjoyable experience, which also fulfills their needs and expectations of function? Among many design ... -
Perceptions of Female Students Safety: The Buddy System
What are the factors that effect the perceptions of safety at night of female undergraduate students who live on-campus? The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions of safety of female undergraduate students ... -
Piloting the Classroom: Teaching from Multiple Perspectives
(2012-04-27)ABSTRACT Piloting the Classroom: Teaching from Multiple Perspectives By: Nicole M. Gilmore This honors thesis serves as a teaching portfolio based on my lessons and experiences with teaching in the classroom and with ... -
Pipe Bend Tester
The purpose of this project is to improve an existing pipe bending testing procedure for HDPE 3”-6” diameter pipe. Instead of a manual, unstandardized process, there will be an automated, standardized one more efficient ... -
Planting Urban Buildings: Cooling and Connection in the Built Environment
Urban architectural design and construction is advancing toward greater symbiosis with the natural environment. A complex and promising trend situates plants on the building exterior, encouraging absorptive surfaces and ... -
A Poetic Martian Habitat
In August 2013, I learned that anyone from all around the world could register and volunteer to be a member of first Red Planet Colonist project. I wanted to register the same night, but when I checked the website the ...