Qualitative
Qualitative:
USC Security & Political Economy LabInvestigated the causal pathways that supposedly link natural resources, specifically hydrocarbons, to the onset, duration, and intensity of civil conflict. Conducted a replication study of Michael Ross’ (2004) seminal paper, critically assessing his research design, investigating for observables and coding for hypothesized mechanisms, analyzing these hypothesized pathways in terms of the limits they pose on explaining the causal chains (focus on Algeria’s civil conflict in the 1990s).
Participatory & Creative:
Embodied Storytelling & Immersive Docu-Narratives CoursePracticed utilizing a worldbuilding methodology in collaborative workshops in order to ideate and create a multimedia exhibit/installation (converted online due to COVID). Attended & analyzed exhibits. I created/led 3 workshops for student organizations to practice this speculative futures/science fiction method of change-making (ie Novus Think Tank, Wrigley Ambassadors).
Media Arts & Practice Thesis
My thesis can be found here. It explores imagination, change-making & investigates the influence of auditory environments on behavior. Throughout the process, I practiced various prototyping activities as seen within the piece.
Storyboarding/wireframing for more creative projects can be found on the Creative Artifacts page.
Research Synthesis:
USC Spatial Sciences InstituteSynthesized research on the state of global material flows, governance, economies, socio-economic life cycle assessments, extended producer responsibility, government procurement, circular economy, sector initiatives and product/packaging design for Dr. Robert Vos’ upcoming book on the 12th SDG.