Class of 2024
Portfolio.
Parks and Recreation Fan Favorites
In my computational methods class, we created and executed a project using quantitative data in order to present the findings to the class.
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I chose to analyze data from IMDb and episode data related to the sitcom Parks and Recreation. My goal was to find which aspects of the show was most popular with audiences. In this project, I showcased skills such as data manipulation/cleaning and visualization, as well as gained experience presenting data and findings.
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This is just one example of class projects that showcase the data and programming skills I have learned. Check out this project and more on my GitHub page!
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"People Still Feed the Squirrels"
While working at the Red Cedar Log, MSU's official yearbook, I had the opportunity to write about different aspects of student life and projects happening at the University.
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The yearbook has existed on MSU's campus since 1887 and the only existing complete collection lives in the University Archives. In a partnership between the MSU Libraries and the University Archives, a fundraising campaign and subsequent digitization project aimed to create an online database of yearbooks for research, genealogy, and personal reflection.
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I interviewed staff members about the project to be published in the 134th edition of the Red Cedar Log. I also took photos of the first part of the project which was published alongside the story and shared with donors.
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Small Business Grants Research Project
As an Undergraduate Research Assistant, I wanted to study the impact of small business grants from local Lansing business owner's perspective.
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I partnered with Lansing Economic Area Partnership (an economic development organization) to obtain contact information and designed a survey using Qualtrics, informed by the literature on the topic. I then analyzed the results using Excel and presented at MSU's Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences.
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I received full marks in the categories of "Clearly states the hypothesis or question(s) addressed," "Effectively explains the justification/significance of the project," "Explains why this study is needed," "Good balance of text and graphics," "Exhibited professionalism," and "Used time effectively."
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"Splashes of Color"
In the publication management course I took, my classmates and I were responsible for editing and writing all content for the quarterly online publication entitled The Current.
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For one of my articles, I wanted to explore the murals of the Lansing region and the role of public art, specifically in the area surrounding my University. I had the opportunity to interview professional artists and the city employee in charge of the local art commission. Each mural that I investigated had a thoughtful history and intentional message. Everyone I interviewed for this project was passionate about their art and community and for that reason has remained one of my favorite pieces.
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The finished article was published in the Summer 2022 edition of The Current and republished as part of the magazine's Throwback Thursday series.
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