Tariq's Homepage

Welcome to Tariq's Homepage!



I am an undergraduate at the University of Maryland at College Park. I am currently pursuing a degree in electrical engineering at the A. James Clark School of Engineering.

This web page is being constructed as an exhibition of a series of projects for HONR 159J: American Suburbia. As the semester progresses you will be able to view my projects concerning the suburban phenomenon.

American Suburbia Projects


Suburbia is a phenomenon that developed from complex social circumstances. Its origin and development are often misunderstood. These projects will provide a glimpse of several aspects of American suburbias.

Project 1: The Fireplace as a Suburban Artifact

Project 2:Suburbia Defined-Gender and Television Commercials of the 1970s


Project 3:
Development of Greenbelt

Recommended Sites


If you like to know what is going on in the world take a look at the CNN World News web page.


The American University, in nearby Washington, D.C., has an interesting site that allows you to find out about the nation's capital. Just click here to get there.


Read a good book lately? Check out the

For more exhibits on history, try the Smithsonian Museums Homepage.




If you would like to send me e-mail, you can find me at

ms04@otal.umd.edu