Last quarter I embarked on a journey that I’m very excited about. I’d like to invite you to come along!
After 3+ years of [more or less] traditional college coursework, most of this year will be spent on my senior thesis. I know I’m still stuck with myself and the real world and stuff like that, but I’m really excited! It actually seems a little too good to be true so far. Two of my favorite profs have agreed to work with me as advisers, I received an undergraduate research grant which will provide some funding, and I have a topic that I’m genuinely excited to pursue.
The clearest description of my project so far is the research grant I wrote up last quarter.
Interested? I’d love to make room for this project to be shaped by the community around me. Here are some ways you can participate:
- Share your thoughts on why you think this matters (or doesn’t). What do you hope to get out of this undertaking?
- Suggest specific project ideas. Do you think it would be cool to do infrared pictures underwater? I may be able to actually make it happen.
- Tip me off to resources. Have you read or seen something relevant that inspired you? Do you know someone with connections (e.g. access to interesting places, imaging expertise, or personal submersibles) who might be interested in helping?
- Volunteer to help. A lot of the ideas I already have could benefit from extra hands.
- Respond to project updates here on the blog. Ideally, this could become a forum for some interesting conversations.
Think of something brilliant? Let me know!
I can’t promise fame and glory, but I’ll be sure to acknowledge you however I can.
Tech Specs on the Project:
Project type: Comparative History of Ideas (CHID) Senior Thesis
Time frame: January-June 2010
Advised by: Paul Berger (Winter) and Phillip Thurtle (Spring)
Project Description: online here
