The purpose of this study is to describe the wellness and supports of UCLA students who identify as genderqueer and Autistic. The study used an anonymous online survey with quantitative and qualitative questions to assess for self reported well-being as well as campus supports such as the CRC. Based on prior studies, it was expected that respondents may identify with various levels of wellbeing, areas where supports exist on campus, as well as areas where supports could added. The study identified that there are supports on campus, and there are opportunities to increase supports. The study also identified that there are various struggles experienced by the respondents, such as discrimination, related to their well being and supports of their identity on the UCLA campus. This study is significant because it identifies specific areas of wellness and supports to better understand and uplift the genderqueer Autistic community at UCLA..

The UCLA Waystation Initiative houses a collection of archaeological artifacts, including a bronze qilin figurine presumably from third-century CE China. In Chinese mythology, a qilin is a unicorn-like creature that symbolizes good fortune. While thermoluminescence dating places this object in the Han Dynasty, and a previous owner claimed it was discovered along the Silk Road, prior provenance and material analyses have not definitively resolved questions of its authenticity and origin due to its extensive restoration and unique style. To address these uncertainties, I implemented a multi-faceted analytical approach to determine whether the figurine’s materials and construction match known Han Dynasty manufacturing practices or indicate modern alterations. Integrated analysis of the corrosion, pigments, and repairs resolved ambiguities regarding the artifact’s chronological and geographic context. An investigation of cultural heritage laws and provenance records, and consultations with experts yielded a more thorough comprehension of the qilin’s origin and historical framework. The examination thus far reveals that the figurine is composed of leaded bronze and contains modern pigments, suggesting it is a pastiche piece incorporating authentic ancient materials alongside modern restorations. This multidisciplinary approach to provenance research will serve as a model for evaluating other puzzling artifacts of uncertain origin, while strengthening existing standards in archaeology, conservation, and cultural heritage fields.

Black women are incredibly overrepresented when it comes to dealing with a high maternal mortality rate. It has been historically researched that Black women are constantly dealing with health related pain and not just in the maternal world but with various health issues. For instance, Henrietta Lacks paved the way in medicine just by her cells being harvested without permission but used in furthering medical research and cures to cancers. Physicians refused to thoroughly explain what was going on with Henrietta lacks because they saw as uneducated. There have been other instances like the 25 year old youtuber Nicole Thea who died in London after constantly complaining that she felt her baby was eating at her. She was told by physicians it was normal whereas it was in fact due to genetic disorder and so the baby did not have room to move and grow in the womb. Nicole Thea was listened to when she felt something was wrong with her body and the physicians overlooked her because of her race. Therefore, the research question asks: How does the way Black women communicate affect the access of quality healthcare( literacy contribution of racism in healthcare)? How does the way physicians respond netigate to ignorance? I seek to understand the exact language barrier that has been latched between Black women and their physicians, seeing they speak the common language english. Previous research has focused on the patterns in which black women pass away even after seeking treatment from physicians.

Answering ‘How do deportation related family separations shape women’s caregiving burdens, mental health strains, and socioeconomic vulnerabilities? What structural factors magnify these experiences?’. This research project explores the multifaceted impacts of deportation on women within family dynamics. Deportation disrupts family structures, often resulting in emotional, psychological, financial, and relational stresses for women remaining or those who are separated from their loved ones. Mothers whose spouses are deported face the dual hardship of single parenthood and economic struggles. The strain of balancing work and childcare under such circumstances can lead to diminished familial bonds and an increase in stress. Other members of the family like daughters endure emotional trauma, experiencing a form of grief and having to also take over caregiving roles. These compounded stresses lead to mental struggles like anxiety and depression. This study emphasizes the urgent need for immigration policies to consider and protect families from these long term consequences on familial stability and well being as a result of deportation or detainment. This study will use qualitative methodology, including interviews with affected women and analysis of existing narratives from affected families. This research will address long term consequences of family separation, the intersection of immigration policies with family dynamics, and the unique struggles faced by women in situations where family members are detained or deported.