I worked on a team with two other Pitt students, Kayla and Maggie, within the larger Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative cohort throughout this semester. My team members and I worked on this initiative as our project for the Sustainability Capstone class. This project was no easy feat and it required extensive communication and hard work,…
Author: Zoe Spaide
From County Canteens to Capitol Conferences: A Journey of Presentations and Impact
This semester, I had the enriching opportunity to collaborate with several other students from diverse interdisciplinary backgrounds as part of the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative. Our collective efforts were dedicated to fostering economic development in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Engaging in community-based research throughout the semester, we delved into various aspects of the local economy, aiming…
Fostering Community Engagement and Economic Development: Insights from Fayette County
Last weekend, the ACRI cohort visited Fayette County, Pennsylvania to conduct community-based research. This trip proved to be invaluable. We were able to meet with a plethora of community members, many of which were very involved with their local community. Our visit encompassed the towns of Uniontown, Connellsville, and Brownsville. Each individual group spent the…
Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative 2023
My name is Zoe Spaide (she/her), and I am a senior Environmental Studies major at the University of Pittsburgh, where I am also pursuing a certificate in Sustainability. As I approach my graduation in December of this year, I am filled with excitement about the opportunities and experiences my final semester will bring. Something unique about…