Meet the Fall 2024 Athena Fellows Cohort!

I will tackle the issue of ethical and inclusive public education in the humanities within museum spaces by challenging discriminatory and biased exhibit designs in museums across New York City.

I will address the disparity of political education in low-income Hispanic immigrant communities.

Inspired by the desire to enhance quality of life and improve access to vital resources, my project aims to create a comprehensive database of New York City resources for individuals in urgent need. This database will provide essential information to support those facing challenges such as houselessness, food insecurity, immigration issues, sexual violence, and more.

I strive to increase multilingualism in the United States by reforming language education programs in schools.

I want to improve financial literacy among international students, specifically focusing on managing finances in the US.

I will address the issue of women, particularly those from marginalized minorities, being dismissed in the medical field, leading to misdiagnoses, inadequate treatment, and systemic malpractice that perpetuates sexism and racism.

I will be working towards addressing the lack of information regarding the parole process for inmates within the New York incarceration system.

I will explore the mental disconnect between the virtual world and its material consequences, focusing on AI's environmental impact, such as water usage by processors and server farms.

I will tackle the impact of consumerism on family structure.

I will focus on collaborating with BIPOC farmers and the dining hall committee to establish contracts that empower these farmers.