Author: Jakin Zhang

Hi all, This is a final update from me over here in Ohio. It’s hard to imagine that next month is August, which I often see as an informal end to “summer.” The last two weeks have been incredibly busy for me, but with the program winding down, I’ve been able to catch my breath…

On a day-to-day basis, time moves quickly. But in hindsight, time has passed slowly. On a day-to-day basis, time moves slowly. But in hindsight, time has passed quickly. This is the paradox of quarantine, the anthem of 2020– what have I done all day today? Even writing this post, I struggle to put the right…

Hi folks, As we continue with our research-from-home, I can’t help but reflect on the many privileges that have allowed me to (virtually) work and learn alongside peers and mentors alike. This summer has undoubtedly been far different from what any of us had expected, but I’d like to applaud everyone for getting here as…

Hi all! The program has only started about two weeks ago but I already feel like it’s been a month of full work days. That’s the thing about stay-at-home life– time blurs, blends, and burns slowly. I’d like to spend most of my time focusing on the positives though. I’m sure many of us may…