Academic Projects
Spring 2024
Arts at NC State:
Art2Wear
Through participation in Art2Wear, a design focused course within the College of Design, I expanded my creative practice by developing a wearable collection centered on sustainability and environmental storytelling. My project featured an underwater inspired collection constructed from recycled textiles and hand dyed materials, emphasizing both artistic expression and responsible design practices. The course challenged me to integrate conceptual development and material experimentation while considering environmental impact throughout the design process. By combining sustainability principles with innovative textile techniques, I explored how fashion can communicate ecological awareness and promote circular design thinking. This experience strengthened my creative problem-solving skills and demonstrated how design can serve as both an artistic and socially conscious practice.
Fall 2023
HON 296: Religion & Bioethics
The Religion and Bioethics course examined how moral reasoning surrounding healthcare and scientific advancement is shaped by religious belief systems and cultural values. Throughout the semester, we analyzed ethical debates related to medicine and human responsibility, emphasizing interdisciplinary perspectives. My final report compared Smith’s “Is Protection against HPV Ethically Required in the Garden of Immunity?” with Whitehead and Perry’s “How Culture Wars Delay Herd Immunity: Christian Nationalism and Anti-Vaccine Attitudes.” Through this comparative analysis, I explored how ethical obligations surrounding vaccination intersect with religious identity, political ideology, and public health outcomes. The project allowed me to evaluate competing ethical frameworks while considering the broader social consequences of belief driven decision making, ultimately deepening my ability to analyze complex ethical questions through both philosophical and sociological lenses.
Fall 2022
HON 202: Data and the Human
In Data and the Human, I explored the complex relationship between people and the data systems that increasingly shape everyday life. The course examined how humans track behaviors, preferences, and identities through digital technologies, encouraging critical reflection on data collection and surveillance in modern society. As part of the course, I completed a research paper that incorporated artificial intelligence as both a research tool and a subject of analysis. Through this project, I investigated how AI systems collect, interpret and utilize personal data while also considering how individuals knowingly and unknowingly contribute to data ecosystems. The experience strengthened my understanding of digital ethics and the societal implications of emerging technologies, while helping me critically evaluate how data influences decision making and human autonomy.
Fall 2025
FTM 487: HR Management
For honors credit in Human Resource Management, I applied organizational theory and leadership concepts to a real-world professional context by designing a comprehensive professional development program for my role in the Dean’s Page program. The project focused on improving skill development and long-term career preparation for student participants. Drawing on HR frameworks related to employee engagement and performance development, I created structured initiatives aimed at fostering leadership growth and professional readiness. This experience allowed me to bridge academic theory with practical application, strengthening my strategic planning and leadership skills while contributing meaningful improvements to a program supporting student professional advancement.
Fall 2025
FTM 483: Global Trade and Sourcing
In Global Trade and Sourcing, completed for honors credit, I analyzed globalization as a dynamic system shaped by trade agreements, supply chain networks, brand strategy and ethical responsibility. My Global Dynamics report examined how international sourcing decisions are influenced by environmental and labor standards and global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic. I concluded that successful participation in global markets requires adaptability, transparency and ethical oversight alongside strategic expansion. Based on my research, I proposed recommendations including implementing systematic supplier transparency tracking, investing in traceability technologies to combat cross border counterfeiting and adopting flexible sourcing strategies that balance global reach with regional resilience. This project strengthened my understanding of international business strategy and demonstrated how companies can responsibly navigate the opportunities and risks of globalization.