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Upheaval - Part 3
As I got into Part 3 of Upheaval by Jared Diamond, I was really struck by how he takes his crisis framework beyond just countries and...
Arjun Patel
Mar 162 min read
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The Third Science Alliance Meeting
Hi everyone! It’s time for another update on the Science Alliance journey. The momentum keeps building, and this meeting was nothing...
Arjun Patel
Jan 261 min read
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The Tap Initiative December Tap Trip
This December, the Tap Initiative continued its mission of making an impact, and while I wasn’t able to join this time, the incredible...
Arjun Patel
Jan 122 min read
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Upheaval - Part 2
When I started Part 2 of Upheaval by Jared Diamond, I was struck by how vividly he applied his personal and national crises framework to...
Arjun Patel
Dec 311 min read
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The Tap Initiative November Trip
This November, the Tap Initiative took things to the next level! Starting bright and early at 10 a.m., we hosted one of our biggest...
Arjun Patel
Dec 15, 20242 min read
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The Second Science Alliance Meeting
Hi everyone! I'm excited to share an update on the Science Alliance's second meeting. Let me tell you—it was just as amazing as the...
Arjun Patel
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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The Tap Initiative October Trip
This October, my high school’s chapter of the Tap Initiative hosted another amazing trip! Almost 10 of us showed up, ready to roll up our...
Arjun Patel
Nov 30, 20241 min read
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Upheaval - Part 1
When I began reading Upheaval by Jared Diamond, I didn’t expect such a straightforward connection between personal and national crises....
Arjun Patel
Nov 9, 20241 min read
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School Update
Hey everyone! It’s been a wild ride these past few weeks, so I thought I’d drop an update on all the crazy but awesome stuff happening....
Arjun Patel
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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The First Science Alliance Meeting
Hi everyone! Today, I'm talking about the Science Alliance's first meeting, which was packed with energy, excitement, and some science...
Arjun Patel
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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The NSHSS Advocacy & Activism Scholarship
Hello everyone! I'm excited to share that I've been awarded the NSHSS Advocacy & Activism Scholarship. It's incredible to be recognized...
Arjun Patel
Oct 13, 20241 min read
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The Tap Initiative August Trip
The Tap Initiative had one of its most productive trips this August! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., we spent the day clearing out a massive...
Arjun Patel
Sep 22, 20241 min read
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Collapse – Part 4
Hey everyone! Have you ever wondered why some civilizations thrive while others fall apart? Jared Diamond tackles this question in his...
Arjun Patel
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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Collapse – Part 3
Hey guys! Jared Diamond's Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed is a fascinating look at why some civilizations thrive while...
Arjun Patel
Aug 11, 20242 min read
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The UCSB SRA 2024 Capstone Seminar
Attending the UCSB SRA Capstone Seminar was like running a marathon, but instead of miles, it was presentations. And there were 39 of...
Arjun Patel
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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My Online AP Calculus AB Course
Hey guys! I am so sorry for being late to this blog post as well! I have been swamped with my work from the UCSB SRA program and...
Arjun Patel
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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UCSB SRA & A Lumiere Update
Hello everyone! Sorry for not posting in a while. I have been busy at the UCSB SRA program researching antibiotic resistance and will...
Arjun Patel
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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Collapse – Part 2
Hey guys! I highly recommend Collapse to anyone interested in the evolution of humans and anyone who has enjoyed Guns, Germs, and Steel...
Arjun Patel
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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The Tap Initiative April Trip #2
Hey everyone! As promised, I will be talking about my time at the Native American Center, which is the Tap Initiative’s cultural center,...
Arjun Patel
May 23, 20241 min read
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The Tap Initiative April Trip #1
Hi guys! Last month, I attended my third Tap Initiative Trip at the same local temple that I went to before. However, this trip was the...
Arjun Patel
May 6, 20241 min read
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