Overcoming Challenges: The Journey of Karla Vega Cervantes at UC Berkeley Karla Vega Cervantes, a fifth-year student at the University of California-Berkeley (2024 USNews Ranking: 15) , embodies resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Her journey through higher education has not been without its challenges, particularly as a first-generation college student from a […]
COVID-19 Impact
The Intersection of Volunteer Service and Personal Growth
The Transformative Power of Volunteer Work in Healthcare: A Case Study from Duke University On August 28, 2024, Duke University reported on the inspiring journey of graduate student Kevin Gao, who has made significant commitments in the field of children’s health. Kevin’s experience volunteering for four months at a small center in China, where he […]
The Success and Future of the Penn State East Residence Hall Renovation Project
The Completion of the East Halls Renovation at Penn State University: A Milestone in Student Housing The recent completion of the East Halls renovation project at Pennsylvania State University marks a significant milestone in the university’s ongoing efforts to enhance student housing. Announced on August 7, 2024, this project has been a decade-long endeavor that […]
A Summer Place: The Fusion of Contemporary Art and Nature
A Summer Place: Nature, Personal History, and Intergenerational Themes in Contemporary Art On July 17, 2024, Boston University opened a new exhibition titled “A Summer Place” at the Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery. This exhibition features the works of artist Nancy Wissemann-Widrig and Breehan James, an assistant professor at the College of Fine […]
Infrastructure Investment Enhances Community Resilience: The Detroit Experience
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on communities across the United States, and Detroit is no exception. According to a study conducted by the University of Michigan, the pandemic has significantly altered how Detroit residents perceive their communities. The study reveals that while overall community satisfaction in Detroit declined during the pandemic, neighborhoods […]
Risk Aversion in Human-Robot Interaction: Applications of Behavioral Economics Models and Prospect Theory
Human-Robot Interaction: Risk Aversion, Behavioral Economics, and the Impact of COVID-19 In a groundbreaking study conducted by a team of mechanical engineers and computer scientists at the University of California-San Diego (UCSD), researchers explored human risk aversion in interactions with robots. The study, which utilized behavioral economics models, revealed that humans often underestimate the risks […]
