Greetings! I would certainly call last month the best for “getting things done” so far in this project. Tuesday, July 16th, was the first lab day of our attempt to isolate cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) from our dried and partially grinded Sargassum muticum samples. I worked with Dr. Joel Smith, a chemistry professor who graciously lentContinue reading “Progress and Ambitions in Extraction of CNF’s from Sargassum muticum”
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Exploring Copper-65: Using Gamma Spectroscopy To Unveil the Secrets of Atomic Nuclei
Hello reader! I hope you have been having a restful summer and mentally preparing for the next school year to start. I can’t believe it’s August already and the summer is over. It’s my last summer as an undergraduate. It feels very bittersweet. As excited as I am to (hopefully) start graduate school next year,Continue reading “Exploring Copper-65: Using Gamma Spectroscopy To Unveil the Secrets of Atomic Nuclei”
Understanding Venom: Insights into Evolution and the Natural World
The featured image above is a flatty spider (Selenops insularis) that the author found on a invertebrate collection trip this July down to the Florida Keys. I am thrilled to share my project at the President’s Showcase, as it offers a unique opportunity to share what I have learned about the fascinating world of venomContinue reading “Understanding Venom: Insights into Evolution and the Natural World”
Taste Testing the “Research Life”
Featured image is of members of the the Laboratory for the Study and Prevention of Suicide-Related Conditions and Behaviors. It goes without saying that the biggest high of the entire IDEA Grant process was receiving the award itself. By the time the IDEA Grant application was due in February 2024, I was already into the prospectusContinue reading “Taste Testing the “Research Life””
Learning to Introduce Isotopes and the Role of Oysters in Economics
Hello! As the President’s Showcase gets closer, I am looking forward to presenting my work on this project in the same place that it started. When I first began as a UROP student, I was completely unfamiliar with soils and environmental science. I struggled to understand the context of the results I would obtain, andContinue reading “Learning to Introduce Isotopes and the Role of Oysters in Economics”
Getting Ready for the President’s Showcase with Tina Tian
As summer is coming to an end, I am excited to begin preparing for my poster presentation at the President’s Showcase in October. This will not be my first time presenting a poster on my project; last spring, I had the opportunity to talk about my work at the CS Expo hosted by the DepartmentContinue reading “Getting Ready for the President’s Showcase with Tina Tian”
The Importance of Niche Sciences!
Overall, I can’t wait to present my findings to the public and other researchers because I am planning on moving labs after the summer. I love the lab that I am currently in, I’ve attached a picture below, but our primary focus is on inorganic physical chemistry. Though this is a very interesting topic, IContinue reading “The Importance of Niche Sciences!”
Writing in Your Head
When I was younger, a writer told me that once he had been asked to give a speech at a college graduation in a few months. Just a few days before the event, he finally sat down to write his speech. I asked him why he procrastinated, but he insisted that he had not beenContinue reading “Writing in Your Head”
Overcoming Nerves (again)
Considering my topic, creating a poster to represent my research will likely prove challenging. With there being few tasteful imagery online to suit my piece, I will be using the next month or so to illustrate my own graphics. Still, the process of parsing out what sort of imagery may be acceptable presents its ownContinue reading “Overcoming Nerves (again)”
Creating Impact: Conducting Research On An Issue In My Community
As I made considerable progress on my research project throughout June and July, I spent a good deal of time reflecting on the potential impact of my research project, which explores the human and civil rights implications of data-driven and predictive policing practices. Being intentional about the impact of my project, both in and outsideContinue reading “Creating Impact: Conducting Research On An Issue In My Community”
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