Mellon Research Fellow: Audrey Crenshaw
Elusive Energy—How unseen forces influence our experience
College: Brightpoint Community College
Faculty mentor: Sean Castleberry
Project summary: This book explores the "invisible energies"—ranging from the Earth's electromagnetic fields to the internal gut-brain axis—that influence human health and mental well-being in the modern world. It combines scientific research with personal anecdotes to argue that reconnecting with natural elements like trees, rain, and planetary frequencies can help mitigate the stress and imbalances caused by a disconnected, technology-driven lifestyle.