Browsing LEAP Symposium Archives: Presentations and Abstracts by Issue Date
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Immunotherapy: Altering the Immune Response to Combat Food Allergic Reactions
(2014-05-28)Ingestion of certain foods results in an adverse immune response to a protein contained therein. This allergic response occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly identifies a protein as harmful when it actually isn't. ... -
Lessons from Beyond the Classroom: a Personal Reflection on my Summer at the City Paper
(2014-06-06)I thought I had scored my dream internship. I got the job at the Pittsburgh City Paper, writing for the Arts & Entertainment section. I fantasized about my summer at the weekly paper, picturing a June full of front row ... -
Experiencing Media: The Boston Marathon Bombings
(2014-06-06)My independent research this summer as a summer intern at Harvard University’s Pluralism Project began efforts to understand the impact of the mainstream news media on Muslim Americans – specifically, how young Muslim ... -
Marriage Migration in Singapore and South Korea Reflections on Field Research
(2014-06-06)There are various motivations that compel individuals to move from one place to another. Within the last few decades, there has been a surge of women primarily from Southeast Asia migrating to marry men in other economically ... -
Chantilly: An International Treasure of Art & Culture
(2014-06-06)This past summer I interned in France as an English tour guide at the Musée Condé in the historic Château de Chantilly. As an intern I studied the collection at length, conducted tours daily, welcomed guests, as well as ... -
A Taste of the Auction House
(2014-06-06)As an intern specialist, I worked at Chinese Works of Art Department in Sotheby’s New York this summer. One of the most prestigious auction houses in the world, Sotheby’s taught me how to be a perfectionist in work. We ... -
Be Careful Who You Dig For
(2014-06-06)My presentation will focus on choosing the proper field school for students who want to go into archaeology. Specifically, I will be presenting on two separate field school experiences, one positive the other not so much, ... -
Second class citizens in the Islamic Republic: The persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan
(2014-06-06)This summer I was a research intern at the Jinnah Institute in Islamabad, Pakistan. I was carrying out independent research on the persecution of religious minority groups in the country. Over the past few years incidents ... -
Connecting Past and Present: Exploring a Career in Museums While Working as a Curatorial Intern
(2014-06-06)This summer I worked as a curatorial intern for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia. I worked with the Curator of Toys, conducting research and updating catalog entries for items in the collection. ... -
I'm Not an Academic but that's Okay: Embracing My Inner Fox
(2014-06-06)Performed independent research to begin a thesis on a particular foreign policy case: the growing relations between China and Latin America and what security implications it has for the United States. Throughout the process, ... -
Navigating an Unfamiliar Industry
(2014-06-06)This summer, I interned in the newsroom at WAMC, an affiliate of National Public Radio based in Albany, NY. I will talk about why I chose WAMC despite having no background in radio; what working in a newsroom was like; and ... -
Baby Steps and Reality Checks: My Experience with Museum Accessibility
(2014-06-06)This summer I was the first ever Accessibility Intern at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Ma. This meant meeting with staff members at PEM and access departments at other museums and institutions. I also learned about ... -
Architecture as a Means for Empowerment and Transformation
(2015-08-24)Architecture is typically misunderstood to consist mostly of design. However, the reality of architecture is more complex, involving the morphing of science, anthropology, sociology, geography, politics, economics, religion, ... -
Revolutionary Mathematics: Transforming Urban Math Classrooms
(2015-08-24)African American students are deterred from STEM education, especially mathematical education and mathematical careers. The systematic blueprint of the urban education system has resultantly pipelined students into a ... -
Getting Intimate with Law
(2015-08-24)Whenever you watch a legal drama on T.V., you are immediately drawn in by the glitz and glamour that accompanies the legal profession. It is suppose to be fun, economically fulfilling and absolutely perfect. Nonetheless, ... -
Grow Where You Are Planted
(2015-08-24)Experiences that deepen our passions and stir us in new directions do not happen every day. My internship at a law firm in Boston, MA this summer was one of such experiences. From the opportunities I had, people I met, and ... -
Examining Galaxies and Goals
(2015-08-24)“What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a Five College Astronomy Research Intern, I hoped my research experience would lead me to solidifying my path of becoming a professional astrophysicist. In my daily research, ... -
Selling the Seas: Global Marketing at Royal Caribbean
(2015-08-24)Royal Caribbean International is a leading cruise line with 16 markets spanning across the globe. One of the challenges large corporations face is the lack of communication across their global offices. As a Global Sales ... -
Self-Identity: It Follows You Everywhere
(2015-08-24)Easter Island is known for its mystery. Although the traditions and the location can be a mystery to certain people, for Rocío Ramírez, her identity was no mystery while interning in Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Rocío self ... -
UNICEF Viet Nam: Is This the Right Place for Me?
(2015-08-24)Have you ever thought about working at UNICEF, a very large and well-established international organization? Do you know how UNICEF operates and what people do there? Is UNICEF a great place for you to hone your skills and ...