Makaela Kingsley

I wanted to study the lack of accurate Black representation in video games and use my skills in Computer Science and coding to address this issue. Like many other Black gamers, I grew up without any main playable characters that looked like me. Part of what makes playing a video game fun is the ability … Read more

I created a website that tracks legislation, candidates, and local groups that work at the intersection of immigration and K-12 educational policy. This is intended for campaign staffers, community organizers, and anyone who wants to learn about this intersection of public policy at local (Boston-specific), state, and federal levels. Sponsor: Tonya Todesco, Campaign Director for Kendra … Read more

Education Azimuth Check is a podcast the highlights programs and services that help support military-related students pursue their goals in higher education. I started this semester by diving into research covering the implementation and impact of various student service-related programs, emphasizing those focused on military-related students. I then shifted to interview individuals who work within … Read more

Antisemitism is any perception that sees Jews with a negative connotation. It has manifested in the US as anything from an undercurrent or a “cold shoulder,” to mass shootings at synagogues and bomb threats at Jewish day schools. As demonstrated by the Holocaust, during which 6 million Jews and 11 million people overall were exterminated … Read more

This past summer I had interned for a biotech company in Madrid that studies life expectancy using telomere analysis technology. I had worked in the company’s commercial sector, and helped them target companies from across the world that can serve as potential clients. This opportunity has inspired me to delve deeper into the world of … Read more

For my engaged project, I studied reproductive and sexual health for women of color, specifically undocumented women, in Los Angeles, California. Years ago, women in my town were illegally sterilized without their knowledge and consent. This has led to distrust between women and health care providers. I created content that can teach women of color … Read more

My engaged project consisted of researching campaigns and understanding roadblocks to voter engagement. My goal was to compile useful information so citizens can quickly get involved in politics, no matter their previous level of civic engagement. After consulting with my sponsor and professors and doing extensive research, I built a “one-stop-shop” website for helping people … Read more

My Engaged Project focused on health and wellness with a combination of healthy and easy food recipes along with tips and resources for an organized and happy lifestyle centered on individuals in or right out of college. I published an ebook that served as an extension of my instagram account (@happi.healthi) and a website to … Read more

For my Engaged Project, I collected quarantine stories and experiences from friends and family as well as strangers from all around the globe. Stories were sourced in person, over the phone/voice message, and through the quarantinestories.com blog. My collaborators and I turned these stories into monologues and performed them for a virtual audience in order … Read more

This engaged project is a concise yet thorough beginner’s guide to the coronavirus pandemic. It covers essential information about the virus, including origins, transmission, how we can protect ourselves, and the current state of the pandemic. There is also a section at the end of the project called “FACT or FICTION” which is devoted to … Read more