Sadness Abounds
I finally feel the end. I have returned most things I must return before the conclusion of this REU. Now I sit in Howe Hall alone. An interesting feeling… Logging in prompted me with a kind option just now. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: REU|2018
August 3rd (Fin)
Today is the last day. Topic I’m currently thinking about: connection, growth, disconnection. It’s likely that I will never see some of these interns again, but I’m touched by the accumulated gestures of open kindness that they’ve offered. I’m glad … Continue reading →
Time Crunch
Before this REU I had already planned on getting an MS. Thanks to inspirational talks from Eliot and crew I have been more and more interested in the idea of pursuing a PhD. However I am near the end of … Continue reading →
Val Nehls’ Hot Wheels
I went over to Val’s shop again today, must’ve been the fourth or fifth time. I left around 9:40 AM. I just recently got back and it is now 5:10 PM. I jumped at the opportunity to accompany her on … Continue reading →
August 2nd (Penultimate)
Some things that I’ve learned (or relearned) this summer: A positive workplace environment can dramatically improve how much you like your work. Furthermore, good team rapport keeps communication easy (meandering conversations and action plans both have their place). At the … Continue reading →
Welp
Dear Diary, Today’s Rating: 6 The days of this REU are coming to an end and I only wish that I had realized how to be helpful sooner. It looks as if we will not have what I consider to … Continue reading →
Short Post
I’ve being working today in my past web development projects and my resume. I don’t plan on doing anything else besides that. … Continue reading →
Week 10: Finishing Up
We got our poster printed! It feels so nice to have that out of the way. We’re now just working on the oral presentation and the paper. Here’s what they look like right now: Despite having so few days left, … Continue reading →
Teandre’s Post: Blog Catching Up
Since I’ve been slacking on the blogs since 7/26 have a blog for each day leading up to day. 7/27 – Billiards On Friday we made the order for piano wire so that we can clean the biosensors. Aidan and … Continue reading →
Weekend 9: A Quick Family Visit
I went to Cedar Rapids last weekend to visit an aunt, uncle, and 3 cousins that I used to see regularly. Unfortunately, I don’t feel like I have much in common with my cousins anymore. We went to an 80s-themed … Continue reading →