In this research project, I studied how Viking geography, cultural beliefs, and social structures contributed to societal development. By using historical resources and visual evidence, I looked into the connection between the environment, ideology, and material culture. I also investigated how religious beliefs, like the Norse idea of Valhalla, shaped warrior culture and societal values, influencing both behavior and identity. I examined cultural issues such as class divisions, slavery, and religious conflict, showing how these elements created social tension and affected long-term cultural change.
Additionally, I assessed how Viking culture still impacts modern fashion and media, highlighting the enduring influence of historical societies on contemporary design. Through this project, I gained skills in research, critical analysis, source evaluation, and the ability to organize complex information into a clear argument. I used academic sources and visual evidence to analyze the cause-and-effect relationships between environment, culture, and material practices.
In this interdisciplinary research paper, I analyzed the systemic factors contributing to postpartum depression (PPD) and evaluated strategies for prevention. The project integrates perspectives from clinical psychology, social sciences, and neurobiology to develop a comprehensive understanding of maternal mental health. The project followed a 10-step analytical framework, including problem identification, interdisciplinary analysis, data collection, and solution development (page 8).
I used a structured research process that included literature review, comparison of disciplinary perspectives, and primary data collection through interviews. By comparing different academic perspectives, I demonstrated that PPD is not caused by a single issue, but by a combination of systemic and individual factors. I supported my analysis using peer-reviewed research and expert studies, while also incorporating primary data from interviews with mothers to connect academic theory to real-life experiences. This project strengthened my skills in interdisciplinary research, critical analysis, data synthesis, and evidence-based problem solving, particularly in addressing complex real-world issues.
In this team based analytical project, we applied the design thinking process to examine how workplace feedback impacts employee relationships and performance. Our goal was to identify communication challenges and develop a solution that promotes more positive and effective feedback practices. My role in the team involved contributing to the research process, analyzing interview responses, and helping translate user insights into a practical solution.
As a team, we conducted interviews to gather real-world data on how feedback is experienced in the workplace. We then organized this information using an empathy map to identify patterns, emotions, and key challenges. This project strengthened my skills in collaborative problem-solving, user centered research, data analysis, and applying design thinking to real-world challenges. Our prototype demonstrated how small, consistent feedback interactions could be tracked and incorporated into performance evaluations.