It has been really fascinating to learn more about ovarian cancer, oviduct and ovary function, and the different roles that Pax genes play. Going into this lab, I knew there would be a steep learning curve because I was working with complex tasks and procedures that were new to me, such as detailed microscopy and…
Category: Blog Posts
Here are some suggestions on how to write an effective blog:
– This is not an essay or scientific paper! Use first person, contractions- your own personal voice. While you want to use proper spelling and grammar, don’t feel like you need to confine yourself to the standard essay format you’re used to in other classes.
– Use links. If you reference an interesting magazine article, link it in your blog. If you want to show a relevant youtube clip, go ahead and include it in your post. http://writetodone.com/new-style-blog-writing/
– Use pictures when relevant. They make your post more visually appealing and interesting to read.
– If you prefer to create a podcast or video, feel free to do so. If you have any really creative ideas you want to try, let me know and we can discuss it.
– Please be respectful in your posts and comments. Do not use any offensive or derogatory language.
– While there is no word count for written blog posts, please make sure your posts are insightful and contain all the necessary information. For those of you who aren’t sure where to start, 250-500 words is a good range to follow.
– The target audience is you prior to taking this course
– Here are some suggestions on how to write a good blog post. http://writetodone.com/new-style-blog-writing/
My Research Project: potential impacts
The direction of my research project for WAGSFP is still hanging in balance, but I am excited as to what possibilities are ahead. I am gearing up to apply for an honors thesis under Psychology in August and my WAGSFP project may serve as an introduction to what I will spend the next year dedicating…
My Research Project – Zara Bedella
The research project I am working on is with Dr. Soofi, and Emily (another student in WAGSFP!), on the role of the Pax2 gene in ovarian cancer. We are looking at the oviduct in order to study the gene. My role in the research includes a lot of experimental work such as PCR and staining.…
My Research Project – Olivia Morreale
Project title: “Caregiving, Complex Family and Kinship Ties, and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)” Over the past three weeks, I have learned more about focus groups and other related research methods than I thought possible. Though I was apprehensive about coming into this fellowship as someone without research experience, Dr. Patterson gives me ample…
My Research Project – Beatrice Hadiwidjaja
My research involves professional discussion boards which exist as a platform allowing working professionals to share their opinions with anonymity. It is certain that abuse of said anonymity exist within the platform, with many people posting inappropriate and discriminatory messages. The objective of my project, otherwise known as the Blind Project, is to use Text…
A Letter to Your Future Self – Olivia Morreale
Dear Future Olivia, Hi! I am writing this letter to you during the second week of the fellowship. The past few days have been so exciting: engaging in skill-building workshops, meeting with my mentor whom I think very highly of, and starting to chip away at research projects has been pretty surreal. I feel fortunate…
A Letter to Your Future Self – Zara Bedella
Dear Future Zara, I’ve just started my summer research through the Women and Gender Summer Fellowship Program! In the few days I’ve had so far, I have already learned so many new skills and gained a lot of new experiences. Though I did research during the school year just a few months ago, this research…
Letter to Your Future Self – Beatrice Hadiwidjaja
Hi Future Beatrice! Congrats on finishing the fellowship! Right now, my project has just started, and it marks the beginning of a great relationship between me and my team. I know we’ve done research before this, but this project touches a realm of science we’ve not yet had any experience in, right? Even so, given…
A Letter To Your Future Self-Rowan Klar
Dear Future Rowan, I’m proud of you. I’m proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something kind of scary. I’m proud of you for creating a research project that you are truly passionate about and dedicating your time and energy to creating something super cool. I hope you’re proud of…
A Letter To Future Lauren
Dear Lauren, I know we have have been well-aware transitioning into my senior year of college that this summer would be important to us. I would be a bridesmaid for the first time, I would begin a new volunteer position at the humane society, and I would cherish the memories of being with our college…