This week consisted of many new tasks.
First of all, I began researching for my original work. I started finding articles that were related to microorganisms, enzymes, and bioremediation processes. Then I compiled these articles into a document and began analyzing each document. In addition, I also was planning on incorporating a survey and interactive map in my original work, after I run the ideas by Mr. Speice. This is because I want to add an interactive perspective to my work for my audience that allows the readers to assess environmental problems and how people in the community help the environment. Afterwards, I found areas around the world that used bioremediation processes to incorporate in the map and survey. This week I also began reviewing over past interviews in search of possible mentors. I must find a mentor that is nearby Frisco but also someone who is available to help guide me along my original work process. Some possible mentors are Dr. Bob Patel from EliteMed laboratories and Professor Gabriele Meloni at UTD. Likewise, as I interview more professionals in the field of biochemistry, my possible mentor list will grow. Next week, I plan to keep analyzing research for my original work as well as learn different methods on how to create a map and survey. In addition, I plan to reach out to many professor and biochemists for interviews and mentors.
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This week primarily consisted of preparing for my research presentation. I already knew the thoughts and ideas that I wanted to incorporate into my presentation. Yet, the question remained how to arrange my ideas into a presentation.
To begin, I laid all my thoughts onto paper. Then I composed my research section and then branched out my ideas from there. For example, in my presentation, I analyzed environmental biological chemistry experiments and then connected that to a interview with a biochemistry professor and described how the interview led to a better understanding of biochemistry. This allowed me to efficiently communicate my journey throughout ISM so far. Next, I had trouble creating an engaging introduction. However, after watching previous research presentations, I understood how to combine traits about me with my ISM career study. This week was also challenging in finding new professionals to cold call. This was because most laboratories are unavailable for interviews and most professors are to busy. So to find new professionals, I had to search up different types of biochemists and labs. However, this provided a great learning experience as I realized how to orient the search engine to fit my needs. This in turn will help to create a network of contacts for mentor and interview purposes. Overall, I look forward to contacting these professionals and creating future research presentations. |
AuthorWritten by Khushi Borikar Archives
April 2019
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