Profile of Student: Alexandria Herr, Class of 2017!

Princeton University Graduate Student Alex Herr Conducts Oral History Interview

Alex Herr, a graduate student at Princeton University and a member of the class of 2017, has recently conducted an oral history interview with a student at El Centro, a local organisation that provides English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to workers in the community.

Although Alex Herr's academic focus is primarily in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, with plans to pursue certificates in Computer Science and Latin American Studies, the interview was not related to any specific class or research project. Instead, it focused on the experiences of the student in the United States.

In the past, Alex Herr has been involved in various projects that have allowed them to develop their interviewing and fieldwork skills. For instance, they took part in a freshman seminar titled "Earth's Environments and Ancient Civilizations" which involved a trip to Cyprus. Additionally, they have conducted interviews and field trips for journalism projects, such as visiting a detention center and a local Princeton pick-up spot for day laborers.

One of Alex's past projects involved working on a research project with Egyptian scarabs from the art museum archives. The aim was to identify their origin and authenticity. Interestingly, one of the scarabs initially labeled as a fake was argued to be authentic by Alex.

In another project, Alex, along with a partner, analysed gypsum deposits from Cyprus, taking high-resolution photographs and using a program to count distinct layers. However, the current interview was not related to either of these projects.

The interview was transcribed by Alex Herr and was not mentioned in the previous bullet points. People in journalism projects may sometimes withhold certain information or get nervous about publication, especially on topics related to immigration.

In journalism research, a different toolbox is required, including a notebook and recorder, and obtaining and checking contact information and proper noun spellings. Journalism research also involves more interviews, personal field trips, and dealing with ethical questions.

Alex Herr taught ESL to local workers every week at El Centro, but the interview was not related to this activity either. There are no relevant search results specifying what Alex Herr is currently researching at Princeton University.

Despite the diverse range of projects Alex Herr has been involved in, their passion for learning and exploring new experiences remains evident. Whether it's conducting oral history interviews, analysing archaeological artifacts, or teaching ESL, Alex's commitment to understanding and documenting various aspects of the world around them is clear.