Wow, I can’t believe it’s almost over. This has been such an incredible experience and I’m just going to try and take full advantage of it for this final week. This summer has truly gone by so fast and I’m excited to see the product of everyone’s work.

Right now, we’ve been finishing up our poster and I’ve been putting together the code for collecting our data streams. It feels like everything really is coming together!

We had our final ethics talk with Eliot yesterday too. These talks have really made me think about the way I see ethics and question the decisions id make in certain real life situations. It’s interesting how extra information can make you rethink your own morals, and the way Eliot pushed us to reconsider our choices. It made me realize that no story is truly simple, and there are so many layers to consider when determining if something is “ethical”. I’m looking forward to the ethics of algorithms course I’m taking in the fall, as I’m hoping it’ll act as a continuation of this REU course.

Yesterday, I had my one on one talk with David about the program and it was only then where I truly realized how special this program is. The amazing speakers we’ve had, the people I’ve gotten to know and meet, the classes we’ve had, the projects we’ve poured ourselves into, it’s a lot to gain from one summer. I truly hope to continue building the relationships I’ve built here and continue applying the skills I’ve acquired.