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When I started Part 2 of Upheaval by Jared Diamond, I was struck by how vividly he applied his personal and national crises framework to...

This November, the Tap Initiative took things to the next level! Starting bright and early at 10 a.m., we hosted one of our biggest trips, with 30 enthusiastic new freshmen members bringing along their friends. The energy was incredible, and it was clear this would be a day to remember.    This time, we were to dig up the soil and transport it to designated sections for planting. To tackle this ambitious job, we divided into two teams. One group grabbed shovels and got straig

Hi everyone! I'm excited to share an update on the Science Alliance's second meeting. Let me tell you—it was just as amazing as the...

This October, my high school’s chapter of the Tap Initiative hosted another amazing trip! Almost 10 of us showed up, ready to roll up our...

When I began reading Upheaval by Jared Diamond, I didn’t expect such a straightforward connection between personal and national crises....

Hey everyone! It’s been a wild ride these past few weeks, so I thought I’d drop an update on all the crazy but awesome stuff happening....

Hi everyone! Today, I'm talking about the Science Alliance's first meeting, which was packed with energy, excitement, and some science magic!     For those who don't know, Science Alliance is about hands-on learning and fostering a real connection between high school mentors and their 5th-grade "buddies." We've got a 1:1 buddy-mentor system going strong, and each 5th grader gets personalized guidance from a carefully selected mentor. Our rigorous application process ensures t

Hello everyone! I'm excited to share that I've been awarded the NSHSS Advocacy & Activism Scholarship. It's incredible to be recognized...

The Tap Initiative had one of its most productive trips this August! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., we spent the day clearing out a massive...

Hey everyone! Have you ever wondered why some civilizations thrive while others fall apart? Jared Diamond tackles this question in his...

Hey guys! Jared Diamond's Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed  is a fascinating look at why some civilizations thrive while others crumble. In this blog post, I'm focusing on the book's third part, which dives into the moments when societies face collapse and the choices that lead them there.  In Collapse , Diamond examines several societies, like the Norse in Greenland and the people of Easter Island, to show how they fell apart. What's striking is how often th

Attending the UCSB SRA Capstone Seminar was like running a marathon, but instead of miles, it was presentations. And there were 39 of them. The day felt like it would never end, with the parade of PowerPoint slides nearly lulling me into a deep sleep more than once. Yet, despite the monotony, my presentation, titled "Simulating the Effect of Single vs. Cocktail Antibiotic Treatments on the Normal Flora in the Human Gut Microbiome," was the highlight of my day.     Sitting thr

Hey guys! I am so sorry for being late to this blog post as well! I have been swamped with my work from the UCSB SRA program and...

Hello everyone! Sorry for not posting in a while. I have been busy at the UCSB SRA program researching antibiotic resistance and will...

Hey guys! I highly recommend Collapse to anyone interested in the evolution of humans and anyone who has enjoyed Guns, Germs, and Steel...

Hey everyone! As promised, I will be talking about my time at the Native American Center, which is the Tap Initiative’s cultural center,...

Hi guys! Last month, I attended my third Tap Initiative Trip at the same local temple that I went to before. However, this trip was the...

Hey guys! I have started reading my new book, Collapse, and I am pleased to say that it has been amazing so far! As usual, I will have...

Hey guys! As I have discussed, I am a part of Science Alliance, an after-school program in all my district's high schools created to pair...

Hey everyone! It's been a while since I last talked about my non-profit organization, AnthroMinds, so I thought I'd update you on what...