This summer, I had planned on learning more about the intersection of politics and business, and how they fit into a broader societal issue, which in my case, was food insecurity. I planned to learn from the disciplines of business ethics, finance, political science, and psychology, and how they interlay into such a complex issue…
Author: logankauffman
I am a Junior Dual Degree student at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing degrees in Finance and Political science, with a minor in Economics. I am an Honors college Fellow and a David Berg fellow and will be conducting formal research on stakeholder networks for Food21, a local non-profit focused on combatting regional food insecurity. University organizations like the Panther Equity portfolio group, and the Enactus consulting group have allowed me to build foundations in insight-driven research and client focused entrepreneurial solutions. I have a strong background in clientele outreach, as for a short period I created and ran my own aerial photography business for realtors, to capitalize on a trend of lacking property presentation in my area.
The Purpose of My Research
For many years, Larimer, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, has faced issues of food insecurity revolving around deficiencies in the built environment. Government action and projects neglected Larimer, while improving nearby areas considerably. Meeting with longtime members of Larimer brought my research to life. The purpose of my research is to address and examine the built…
Community Research Fellowship: The Journey Begins
Hello all! My name is Logan Kauffman, and I am a rising junior from Baltimore, Maryland. I try my best to live with humility and compassion, and take pride in helping others achieve in all aspects of life. I love sports of any kind, and my friends would describe me as competitive, even in non-competitive…