Department
History and Political Science
Major
History
Research Advisor
Ahmad, Diana L., 1953-
Advisor's Department
History and Political Science
Funding Source
Self
Abstract
"Unhappy Feet” is an examination of the environmental impact of human settlement in Antarctica, and the effects that human-influenced Global Warming have had on some of its inhabitants. As told through the perspective of Fred, an Emperor Penguin, who developed a personal relationship with the author of this project during his nineteen month stay on the Southern Continent. It also points out flaws in the Non-Interference policies surrounding interaction with animals that have been put in place by the United States Antarctic Program. The aforementioned flaws are discussed through the use of primary sources, eyewitness accounts and pictures taken from the author's personal collection.
Biography
Brian Lafser comes from a small family from St Louis Missouri. He is a Marine Corps Veteran and Senior Undergrad with a major in history at Missouri S&T. He has a two year old German Shepherd named Eden that demands most of his attention, and has a passion for painting miniatures, tabletop games and video games. He has a strong fondness for the cold and visited the South Pole a couple times, and once shook the hand of President Barack Obama.
Research Category
Arts and Humanities
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Presentation Date
28 Apr 2017, 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Included in
Unhappy Feet: Fred's Experience with Americans in Antarctica
"Unhappy Feet” is an examination of the environmental impact of human settlement in Antarctica, and the effects that human-influenced Global Warming have had on some of its inhabitants. As told through the perspective of Fred, an Emperor Penguin, who developed a personal relationship with the author of this project during his nineteen month stay on the Southern Continent. It also points out flaws in the Non-Interference policies surrounding interaction with animals that have been put in place by the United States Antarctic Program. The aforementioned flaws are discussed through the use of primary sources, eyewitness accounts and pictures taken from the author's personal collection.
