Join the Center for Well Being for Origami with Joyce on November 13th and December 4th from 4-6pm! 

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Monday, November 4, 2024 · 7 - 9 PM

Allison is a senior majoring in Spanish, with a Latin American Studies minor, and Law and Justice minor.

Title of your research project: Mexican Feminist Movements and the Role of Social Media: Civic Participation and Transnational Solidarity

Describe your project: How social media can help spread knowledge and awareness of issues important to Mexican feminists and engage participants across borders.

My mentor is Thania Munoz Davaslioglu, Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication. My mentor has been my advisor for my major, I have known her the entire time I’ve been at UMBC! I was very eager to work with her on her next project.

This was a topic that was presented to me when I took an Individualized Study class with Dra. Munoz last spring. While researching hashtags on social media on March 8 (International Women’s Day), I noticed events being held in the United States that were inspired by events and movements in Mexico. These featured the same colors, symbols, and hashtags, and oftentimes were advertised in Spanish and held at Mexican embassies or consulates. We wanted to investigate further and expand on this idea!

What has been the hardest part about your research/what was the most unexpected thing about being a researcher? 

This being my second research project, I was used to the general procedures of research. However, this time, I was using social media as my primary tool - which meant I had to sift through more posts than I ever thought possible! This turned out to be the most fun and rewarding part of it, however, as it was amazing to see the amount of people standing in solidarity with each other. It was also the “breakthrough” moment of our project!

Getting to work with my advisor on such an important project and topic. I have known her for years now and I hope she’s proud of me!

I will be presenting my research at the National Women’s Studies Association Annual Conference in Detroit, Michigan on November 17, with a Travel Grant from the Undergraduate Research Office. I also really want to bring this project to URCAD this spring!

Please do it! It’s so, so rewarding, and the skills you will learn are ones you will keep for life. Be brave!

I hope to be a paralegal, and expand on my legal knowledge. Although, doing research permanently does sound pretty appealing! I will never rule it out.

Be a Researcher of the Week! Contact: aprilh@umbc.edu

Scott Morgan has been teaching leadership and communication for over 30 years. His seminars, workshops, retreats and private coaching support science institutions, think tanks, universities, corporations, peace and research organizations from around the world.

Session will be held both in-person and webex. 

As we're wrapping up National Disability Awareness Month, we're excited to announce that nominations are open for the Faculty Accessibility Trailblazer Award! This award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and student support.

Do you know a faculty member who goes above and beyond to ensure an inclusive learning environment? Nominate them today! 

Submit your nominations here. The deadline to submit is December 11.

Stay tuned for more details and don't miss the opportunity to highlight those making a difference!"

OGSL is excited to be participating in Trick or Treat this Thursday in The Commons. Stop by room 336 before visiting us in 308 for a sweet treat!