I’m sure some of you have seen me post about an upcoming trip to Panama that I call People Centered Engineering. Since February 2021, I’ve prayed, organized, re-organized, and sought invaluable guidance on all aspects of this experiential learning program. I hope that this program provides people a glimpse into…

Opening note: I’ve briefly discussed migration to and through Panamá with friends and family living in Panamá, but not enough to represent or iterate their opinions. Additionally, I don’t like referring to people that live in the United States as Americans, because people that live in Central and South America…

I’ve only been in Panama for roughly a week, but compared to previous trips, I can feel a shift in the way I’m experiencing the country. Regarding Covid-19, Panama has several measures, rules, and restrictions in place that we never had in the U.S.. But besides that, it feels different…

Fútbol, el deporte más hermosa del mundo, is known to have an extensive network of academies around the world to scout talent. European clubs are constantly looking for promising youth they can add to their development academies. We’re familiar with the “successful” journeys of South American and African wonderkids like…

As I have mentioned in a previous article, Fútbol is Culture and Global Studies, I’m interested in the aspects of fútbol beyond what happens on the field. I’ve discussed my interest in the fashion, culture, and migration surrounding fútbol, but it’s also important to cover the negative aspects of the…

This semester changed the way I approached computer programming. Since beginning university, I knew it was extremely useful in complex engineering applications, but I always thought it was too difficult to be used by individuals or small organizations. However, completing my Scientific Computation course changed my perspective. Programming can really…

I grew up seeing the world through the eyes of soccer (fútbol, football). During the 2004 World Cup, I visited my family in Colón, Panama. All summer long I tried to emulate what I saw on TV in my tía’s backyard. By the time I returned to the States, I…

The Caribbean is composed of wonderful cultures, languages, and food. The region can be defined geographically, culturally, or a mix of both, but however you define it, migration (forced and unforced) is a key component. It is at the heart of the definition of the Caribbean. The movement of people…

Since spring break started in March, I’ve finally found time to read up on some themes and topics that have been bouncing around my head the past couple years. Practically all of the books I’ve read since March have been about race, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa or a combination. I…