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ePortfolio display various projects accomplished throughout my time at IUI

Records an Honors Project from spring of 2024 where I illustrated and assembled of book of botanical illustrations. Includes a Sea Hibiscus, Rattlesnake Plant, Common Lantana, Metallica Palm, and Crown of Thornes with their scientific names and facts ... about the plants. Read more

I am a returning college student, so this is an overview of my professional career as well as the coursework towards my major.

Looking back on my past 4 years of college, my ePortfolio explores projects and skills I have developed. I showcase my capstone project along with my hobbies from outside an academic setting. I hope to one day be an archaeologist and explore the worl ... d. Read more

Foster children in Indiana face serious educational obstacles, which contribute to their ongoing instability. Frequent placement changes disrupt their education, raising dropout rates and lowering academic achievement. This research project aims t ... o examine the educational experiences of foster children in Indiana and the relationship between these experiences and increased rates of homelessness aftercare. It will examine state-level data and previous literature to determine the main factors influencing these results. Only 54.2% of foster adolescents graduated on time in 2021, compared to 86.7% of all students, according to data from the Indiana Department of Education. Foster children also have a higher chance of being disciplined, expelled, or held back a grade, all of which might impede their academic advancement. The results imply that educational disruptions have a major effect on foster youths' stability and chances for success in the future. The analysis suggests extending foster care services past the age of 18, establishing focused educational assistance programs, and offering stable housing choices both during and after care in order to address these problems. Read more

This study examines sociological factors affecting access to mental health services for minority communities in Hamilton and Marion County, Indiana. Key findings reveal that stigma, cultural barriers, economic inequality, provider shortages, and stru ... ctural challenges hinder equitable care. Recommendations include expanding Medicaid, increasing culturally competent training, reducing stigma, enhancing telehealth, and improving community resource navigation to promote better access and quality of mental health care. Read more