Liz Garlow:"Manifesting Outward: A Prosopography of the Feminist Spirituality Movement in Central Texas" explores the creation of a women's pagan community in Austin through interviews with founding members of various congregations and practices. Celebrating pluralism and inspired by the 1970s Women's Liberation Movement, a generation of Texas women rejected mainstream faiths to create a religion and a community of which they wanted to be a part.

Molly Mandell:

My research in Cuba examines DIY culture, spawned by a lack of resources, on the island. Over four trips, I sought out and photographed Cuban “makers,” from taxi drivers who have kept their 1950s American cars in working condition with a slew of substitute parts to people using USBs to create a network of media and information sharing in lieu of the Internet. DIY culture amongst the Cuban people is much larger than pastimes or Pinterest projects; it is a way of life and a testament to the Cuban people’s resilience, self-reliance, and creativity.  For my thesis, I am creating a photo book to published both digitally and physically. My hope is that by documenting DIY culture in Cuba, I am able to provide a more comprehensive understanding of modern, everyday Cuban life. As the United States and Cuba work towards restoring relations, there has been a flurry of media attention that continues to either demonize or romanticize the island 90 miles south of Florida. Ultimately, my goal is to provide an authentic glimpse into the lives of Cuban people.  (Please note: Molly's work will take the form of a prepared 15-minute Powerpoint because she is in Copenhagen this semester.)