Looking back on these 6 weeks, I can really appreciate what Senior Project has done for me. Before I began this project, I was just a picky kid that has[…]
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CR #4 – Georgina Barnhill
Connect to outside sources (article/book/podcast/ted talk/blog/website/etc) This is a Text investigation. Consider your essential question in the context of at least two outside sources you have identified that connect to[…]
Zander Lu-Critical Reflection #6
“there is not always, all things considered, a best thing to do.”-Kwame Anthony Appiah Revisiting my essential question, I’ve realized how broad I made my project. I don’t know how[…]
CR #5 – Luke
CR 5 What have you discovered about your process, your habits? I’ve learned that in my process when I slow down and step back a bit the product is far[…]
Documentation Week 5 #1
https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1rG1SZhKQqBFqjAoVS5yN8DM4hbAqO93E?usp=sharing This is a general mapping of my project.
CR #6 – Ruthanne
This reflection (a double-length reflection) is an in-depth look back at the past 6 weeks in particular, but can also address aspects of the Senior Project that took place before[…]
Spencer Rosenblum-Critical Reflection #6
I think that one of the big things that happened during my senior project was a sort of deviation from the initial path I had developed. Initially, I wanted my[…]
Documentation Week 6 #1
After this morning’s meeting with Arian Ghousi, I realized I hadn’t done much thinking about how the clock can fit into my design, and instead I’ve been sort of treating[…]
Mika’s Critical Reflection #6
Take a look back at your essential question. Did you answer it? Do you think that question was a good frame for your Senior Project? If not, how would you[…]
Zander Lu-Critical Reflection #5
“a value is like a fax machine: it’s not much use if you’re the only one who has one.” -Kwame Anthony Appiah This week I finished reading my outside materials,[…]
Documentation Week 4 #2
Initial brainstorm sketch from a while ago.
Documentation Week 4 #1
Reading Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space by Jan Gehl has been transformative in how I see my project and how I view public space. One of the main points[…]
Weekly Reflection for 5/10
This week I just thought I would give a very straightforward, barebones look at my day-to-day life onboard Intrepid and what I thought of the experience. Most days I wake[…]
Mika’s Critical Reflection #5
What have you discovered about your process, your habits? I have discovered that my dancing takes a longer time to choreograph than I had previously believed. I like to work[…]
Weekly Reflection for 5/3
For this weekly blog post I thought I would write about thee USS Growler (SSG-577). The USS Growler was one of 2 submarine designed to carry the Regulus class nuclear[…]
Spencer Rosenblum-Critical Reflection #5
Metacognition: What have you discovered about your process, your habits? One of the things that I have noticed about my process is that when I am not working in person,[…]
Henry Boone – Critical Reflection #5
Metacognition: What have you discovered about your process, your habits? Now, what do you know you don’t know? Circle back to your essential question. It’s really interesting to compare[…]
Henry Boone – Critical Reflection #4
This is a Text investigation. Consider your essential question in the context of at least two outside sources you have identified that connect to your essential question. How do these[…]
Cr #1 – Georgina Barnhill
Assignment: As Confucius said “True wisdom is knowing what you don’t know” and Socrates said “Wisdom is knowing what you don’t know.” This assignment is asking for the story of[…]
CR #3 – Georgina Barnhill
Now that you’re three weeks (half way) into your senior project experience, are you answering your essential question? How are you exploring your essential question; is it different from what[…]
CR #2 – Georgina Barnhill
Describe a moment and analyze: “Write about a single experience or moment, and ask: how does this moment, experience, or encounter relate to my essential question?” You can also compare[…]
Documentation Week 3 #2
In order for me to make the lot environmentally sustainable, I need to plan for it to be resilient against flooding and rising sea levels. I’ve discovered that the neighborhood[…]
Documentation Week 3 #1
Components to incorporate or consider to be part of my design: movable furniture green collaborative elements: compost bins, community gardening planter boxes dog park public restrooms open space for public[…]
Progress week 4 part 2 – Luke
Using a pen I drew a design onto the deck of the board, I erased (sanded off) the initial one. There is more on the board now than seen in[…]
Progress week 4 part 1 – luke
Planned out fin placement and then carved out the slits to insert fin boxes using a dremel (these are imperfect but I did my best). I used a method of[…]
Progress week 3 part 2 – luke
Shaped rails (not complete in this photo but they are not). These type of rails are more commonly seen on shortboards for more responsive turning.
Progress week 3 part 1 -Luke
Decided on and shaped bottom contours, more towards the tale of the board. This is a double edged nose with a concave in the middle. I would like it to[…]
Critical Reflection #4 – Luke
Part 1: I read Keel Nation, a book about the designs of a famous surfboard shaper from back in the day. He shaped the type of board which today we[…]
CR #5 – Ruthanne
Metacognition: What have you discovered about your process, your habits? Now, what do you know you don’t know? Circle back to your essential question. Post your reflection to the blog[…]
CR #4 – Ruthanne
Connect to outside sources (article/book/podcast/ted talk/blog/website/etc) This is a Text investigation. Consider your essential question in the context of at least two outside sources you have identified that connect to[…]
Mika’s Critical Reflection #4
This week I worked on directing Isabella’s monologue. The monologue we are doing is originally an essay so I had to think of creative ways to move the essay to[…]
Weekly Reflection for 4/26
For this post, I thought I would share some of the history that I learned onboard Intrepid, particularly relating to its sinister nickname in WWII, the Ghost Ship. Intrepid first[…]
Spencer Rosenblum-Critical Reflection #4
This is a Text investigation. Consider your essential question in the context of at least two outside sources you have identified that connect to your essential question. How do these ideas resonate[…]
Zander Lu-Critical Reflection #3
“Even if by the utmost effort the goodwill accomplishes nothing it would still shine like a jewel for its own sake as something which has its full value in itself.”-[…]
Kate Startsev CR #3
How do cities balance people’s needs, environmental sustainability, and corporate interests? What part do various stakeholders play when designing public spaces? How can we design around people’s habits and behaviors?[…]
Process Documentation Week 2 #1
Reading “How to Study Public Life” and researching ethnography. I’ve been prepping for interviews as well. Here are some of my interview questions, separated by general and more specific: […]
Process Documentation Week 1
I spent the week mostly reading Happy City, which I felt was a really good introduction to the topic that I’m working with. I learned a lot of interesting information[…]
Progress week 2 part 2- Luke
I planned out and designed the outline for my board. Then I shaved the blank down to my desired outline, it isn’t exactly as I drew it, but I like[…]
Progress week 2 part 1 – Luke
I sanded one of my unfinished boards to the final smoothened finished as well as adding a leash loop to that board (a step that I had forgotten while making[…]
Progress Week 1 – Luke
The first week of senior project I shaped a small fish style surfboard. This board didn’t take too long and came out very nicely compared to my past boards. I[…]
Mika’s Critical Reflection #3
I feel the most comfortable dancing when I am doing hip-hop styles. However, one of my contemporary classes allowed me to start to answer the second part of my essential[…]
Spencer Rosenblum-Critical Reflection #3
How are you exploring your essential question; is it different from what you expected? If you don’t feel like you’re answering your essential question, what is happening that’s different from[…]
Henry Boone – Critical Reflection #3
Now that you’re three weeks (half way) into your senior project experience, are you answering your essential question? How are you exploring your essential question; is it different from what[…]
Ruthanne Staskowski Documentation Post (Updated Twice Weekly)
Week 1: This week I did pre-work for my project by watching many documentaries and then analyzing the techniques that they used to tell a story. Took notes on this[…]
CR #3 – Ruthanne
Now that you’re three weeks (halfway) into your senior project experience, are you answering your essential question? How are you exploring your essential question; is it different from what[…]
CR #2 – Ruthanne
Describe a moment and analyze: “Write about a single experience or moment, and ask: how does this moment, experience, or encounter relate to my essential question?” You can also compare[…]
Acadia and Lily Senior Project Blog
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Lily P and Acadia S Critical Reflection 2- Senior Project
Critical Reflections #2: “Write about a single experience or moment, and ask: how does this moment, experience, or encounter relate to my essential question?” An experience that relates to[…]
Midweek reflection – Paper Airplanes
This week, I finished up a series of lectures on Aeronautical engineering. This particular series was on the structures and actual design of a plane. At the end of the[…]
Critical Reflection #2- Luke
CR 2 \Describe a moment and analyze: “Write about a single experience or moment, and ask: how does this moment, experience, or encounter relate to my essential question?” You can[…]
Kate Startsev – Critical Reflection #2
An experience that relates to my essential question is one that happened in the ‘sustainable cities’ course I took last summer. The last project of the program was to find[…]
Zander Lu- Critical Reflection #2
“It will know everything. And yet it will not busy itself about knowledge.” Oscar Wilde Morality is more complicated than I thought. There are principles defining how to act. The[…]
Zander Lu- Week 2.2
Libertarianism, on the other hand, respects the right to choose. It values the individual. The fundamental right is to live as we please, as long as it doesn’t inhibit others[…]
Zander Lu- Week 2.1
Utilitarianism believes that the moral thing to do is to maximize pleasure over pain. This means that while some may suffer, as long as most prosper, it is worth it.[…]
Critical Reflection #1 Luke
What do you know? Explain what you already know about your essential question. Explain why the topic is important to you, and what is motivating your inquiry. I want to[…]
Henry Boone – Critical Reflection #2
Describe a moment and analyze: “Write about a single experience or moment, and ask: how does this moment, experience, or encounter relate to my essential question?” You can also compare[…]
Henry Boone – Critical Reflection #1
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve played some type of sports. From my very first tee ball league when I was five years old to being a team captain[…]
Final Project Proposal- Luke
Final Project Proposal: Project Title: Surfboard Design Essential Question(s): What are the limits of surfboard design? What is surfing to me? Statement of Purpose For my Senior Project, I will…[…]
Mika’s Critical Reflection #2
This week I wanted to start choreographing the dance. I had originally picked River by Bishop Briggs. I love how powerful this song is and how it has a lot[…]
Mika’s #1 Documentation
This first week I got a chance to interview Jermaine Browne. He is an established hip hop and lyrical dancer who choreographed works such as Love Don’t Cost a Thing[…]
Spencer Rosenblum – Critical Reflection #2
It was a cool night, in contrast to the day before. My dad had left the door slightly open in his office, and the moist air and cool breeze combined[…]
Intrepid work log reflection
Hello, welcome to my work diary. Here I will be documenting my day by day work on board the USS Intrepid as a volunteer, so that I can easily remember[…]
Zander Lu-Week 1.2
I started reading the Ethics of Identity by Kwame Anthony Appiah. I was introduced to the ideas of individualism and autonomy as philosophical concepts. The book is more engaging than[…]
Zander Lu-Week 1.1
I have just started. I have read an essay on Indian Moral Thought. I have read This Is Water by David Foster Wallace. These have just started me on the[…]
Kate Startsev – Critical Reflection 1
Essential Questions: How do cities balance people’s needs, environmental sustainability, and corporate interests? How are project proposals created and submitted? How can we design around people’s habits and behaviors? […]
Mika’s Critical Reflection #1
What do I know? My questions are how can I utilize theatre and dance to create a performance piece that explores my artistic identity? What is my artistic identity? I[…]
Zander Lu-Critical Reflection # 1
Zander Lu Critical Reflection #1 April 12, 2021 “All I know is that I know nothing” -Socrates I have just started. I have read an essay on Indian[…]
Ruthanne – CR #1
My overarching essential question is: how can I use film/photography to tell a story? After this week, which was filled with a lot of reflective work I now also know[…]
Spencer Rosenblum – Critical Reflection #1
As I start this project I think it is a powerful tool to reflect and look back on both the things I already know about Aerospace engineering and the history[…]
Henry Boone – Final Project Proposal
Project Title: Fitness and Nutritional Cookbook Essential Question(s): How does living a healthy lifestyle affect someone athletically, and additionally affect other aspects of their life? How does changing[…]
Lily Parks and Acadia Schimmel- Final Project Proposal
Project Title: The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic Essential Question(s): How has covid impacted the culture of NYC? Statement of Purpose For our project, we will be exploring the ways[…]
Henry Boone – I-Search
Books: Bigger Leaner Stronger by Michael Mathews The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Complete Food and Nutrition Guide by Roberta Larson Duyff Food Resources:[…]
Acadia Schimmel and Lily Parks- Learning Goals & General Work Plan and Documentation
For our project, we will spend the majority of our time doing hands-on activities around the city. Most days will be spent going outside and exploring museums, restaurants, tourist attractions,[…]
Lily Parks and Acadia Schimmel- Action Items Post
To make our idea actionable we need to map out what parts of the city we want to visit and why. We need to learn about these areas pre covid[…]
Zander Lu-Final Project Proposal
Project Title: Contemporary Morality and Ethics Essential Question(s): What does society deem moral; what do we value? How does that differ across cultures? Statement of Purpose: For my Senior Project,[…]
Henry Boone – Learning/Work/Documentation Plans
Senior Project Goals: Figure out what is the optimal diet and exercise routine for my goals as a person. Create a cookbook that will benefit me and help me get[…]
Mika Foguel- Final Project Proposal
Project Title: Finding my artistic identity in dance and theatre. Essential Question(s): How can I utilize theatre and dance to create a performance piece that explores my artistic identity? What is my[…]
Spencer Rosenblum-Final Project Proposal Post
Project Pitch: Ever since I was little, planes, rockets, and pretty much anything that could fly has fascinated me. One of my earliest memories is of getting a model Saturn[…]
Spencer Rosenblum- Learning Goals & General Work Plan
Over the course of my senior project I hope to achieve the following goals: Have completed at least two coursera courses on aerospace engineering and related information. At least one[…]
Spencer Rosenblum – Action Items
Action Item Area: Intrepid Internship Reason for Item: Having an internship on board the Intrepid would give me unparalleled access to aeronautical and aerospace related equipment, and would add depth[…]
Ruthanne Final Project Proposal Post
Senior Project Goals: To show people another way of life that is very different from our own here in NYC To dispel any myths about ranching (it’s simple, does not[…]
Learning Goals and General Work Plan – Ruthanne
Senior Project Goals: To show people another way of life that is very different from our own here in NYC To dispel any myths about ranching (it’s simple, does not[…]
Henry Boone – Action Items
Action Item Area: Gym Reason for Item: I want to be working out almost every day to see the effects these diets have on my body. Notes: The gym I[…]
Mika’s Learning Goals & General Work Plan and Documentation
Learning Goals & General Work Plan and Documentation Learning Goals -Work on dance and acting skills -Learn about the lives of dancers and actors/directors -Learn about what artistic identity[…]
Mika’s Action Plan
Action Item: Dance classes Area: Timeline/Materials/Space/Connections/Budget/Research/Other: I can buy dance classes through Broadway Dance Center, Peridance and Steps on Broadway. Reason for Item: Classes will help me make a successful[…]
Zander Lu—Learning Goals and Working Plan
Over my Senior Project, I hope to achieve these goals: At the bare minimum, I will read and compare two books. One describing contemporary Eastern morality and ethics, one describing[…]
Ruthanne Staskowski – Action Items
The Action Plan Post: Action Plan bullet points Materials/Connections/Research/Budget Action Item Area: Materials (tripod/maybe mic for my camera?) Reason for Item: The tripod will help me with filming especially if[…]
Zander Lu-Action Plan
Action Item Area: Connections Reason for Item: I will need help navigating through dense material, hence the need for someone to talk through ideas with. Notes: I’m hoping for someone[…]
Luke C. Proposal Pitch
.What is your guiding, underlying question? What are the limits of surfboard design? Include any sub-questions you have identified. How do I create a brand around these boards and begin[…]
Mika’s Senior project pitch, Edited
For my senior project, I want to focus on dancing and acting. This project will help me answer these questions: How can I utilize theatre and dance to create a[…]
Spencer Rosenblum – Proposal Pitch
Ever since I was little, planes, rockets, and pretty much anything that could fly has fascinated me. One of my earliest memories is of getting a model Saturn V rocket.[…]
Proposal Pitch
What is your guiding, underlying question? How does exposing yourself to nature and “getting off the grid” affect your creativity? Include any sub-questions you have identified. How does Terry Tempest[…]
Ruthanne – Proposal Pitch Post
Essential/Guiding questions: Through these questions, I hope to combine my interests in art and storytelling. I would also like to combine my passion for business as well by looking at[…]
Mika’s Senior Project Pitch Initial
After I met with Joan, my project is much more developed. I want to preform a dance (that I will choreograph), also I want to act in a skit and[…]
Henry Boone – Proposal Pitch
I have been an athlete all my life and physical fitness is a very important thing to me. Additionally, I have been a picky eater ever since I was a[…]
Henry Boone – Revised Initial Project Plan
After talking about my idea with James French, he talked about how though this project will be useful for me, I have to be able to make it useful for[…]
Spencer Rosenblum – Revised Initial Project Plan
I spoke to Allison about the changes made here, and they largely include expanding on my backup plan Essential questions: What are the different design elements of a plane?[…]
Lily Parks and Acadia Schimmel- Revised initial Project Plan
We spoke with Karyn and Kara. Our idea for senior project is to do a deeper dive into the ways covid has impacted New York City. Both of us[…]
Luke- Working Draft Blog Post
Essential questions What are the limitations of surfboard design? How experimental and strange can I get with surfboard shapes and contours? Plan Continue shaping boards throughout the year In manhattan[…]