Seeking Shelter: An Interactive Experience of Homelessness in NC

I began this project with a desire to focus on poverty and power differentials within society, and then found myself confronting the topic of unsheltered homelessness.   I recently spent 5 … Continue reading Seeking Shelter: An Interactive Experience of Homelessness in NC

Looking Toward Utopia

The sun’s tingling radiation penetrated my cheeks and warmly nudged me from a hypnotic lull. As my bed rocked me back and forth in a steady, calming rhythm, I peeked … Continue reading Looking Toward Utopia

Solar Spring Break Part 2: Installation

(see Solar Spring Break San Diego Part 1: Arriving in Cali, here). Once again, I cautiously slipped out of my creaky air mattress and tiptoed into the kitchen to brew … Continue reading Solar Spring Break Part 2: Installation

Solar Spring Break Part 1: Arrival in Cali

As we dropped our luggage on the wooden floors, an illuminating echo filled the reservation ranch house, rousing it from its rainy Sunday eve slumber. In the span of a … Continue reading Solar Spring Break Part 1: Arrival in Cali

Summer in Copenhagen Part 5: Blockchain Workshop at CBS

“The Fintech Lab often threw events, inviting outside companies and representatives to come in and participate. Among the ambiance was the crack of beer cans opening, both at events and around 3 … Continue reading Summer in Copenhagen Part 5: Blockchain Workshop at CBS

To San Diego! Volunteering to provide low-income tribal homes with solar access

In a little less than 3 weeks, I will be in San Diego installing solar panels on low-income homes, to help families in the San Pasqual tribe access affordable alternative … Continue reading To San Diego! Volunteering to provide low-income tribal homes with solar access

Summer in Copenhagen, Part 3: Housing & Internship

“The city of Copenhagen is a walkable, bike-friendly haven offering a network of pedestrian streets and wide, devoted bicycle lanes.  In the pedestrian only sections of town, people dine in … Continue reading Summer in Copenhagen, Part 3: Housing & Internship

Summer in Copenhagen, Part 2: To Vancouver first!

“….I applied to intern with a startup company matching my interests in sustainability and smart technologies. I had a hunch that working directly within the community and experiencing the process … Continue reading Summer in Copenhagen, Part 2: To Vancouver first!