Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Summer Goals
I am very excited for this upcoming summer. It is the first time I am really doing anything to prove my ability in a research/lab environment. I hope to demonstrate my determination and skill set that I bring to the table. These are very respected people who's insight can teach me so much. Learning from very qualified professors might give me ever lasting connections that can build me to the path of success. Asking questions is always a smart thing to do to stand out. Proving to them that I am more than capable to complete any task at hand is my main goal. I am very passionate about engineering, and know that one day I will chose a career geared towards it.
Not only do I hope to make connections with the people I work with, but keep a positive attitude throughout my experience and learn not to procrastinate, even with the most simplest of things. Waiting until the last minute to finish my homework and project was something that I always had a hard time with. I understand how important it is to hand things in on time, even early. The chance the CRISP Internship has given me is something I cannot take advantage of. The people are relying on me to do my job; if I cannot provide what they need everyone is let down. Throughout my experience working at the SCSU Physics Lab, I hope to maintain my bright and optimistic outlook despite the setbacks that are inevitably waiting. It is very easy for myself to get angry and frustrated, but remembering to stay calm and breath will help me maintain my focus. It is going to be hard but in the end it will all be worth it.
Monday, June 6, 2016
My Goals and Expectations for this Summer
Hello all,
My name is Mahdeen Khan, and I am a rising junior attending James Hillhouse High School. I will be interning for the first time at Dr. Kathryn Miller-Jensen's lab this summer.
Through this internship, I hope to gain more knowledge about biology, specifically about the human cell and genes. I also want to be able to do well in the lab and meet my PI's expectations. I will accomplish these goals by reading scientific articles about the topics I am researching and paying attention to Dr. Miller-Jensen. By asking questions, I can further understand my research. Hopefully, through my internship, I will also be able to acquaint with the other students in my lab and be able to network, all to improve my social skills and gain contacts.
On a more personal note, I wish to improve my procrastination and laziness and become more dedicated to the field of science. When Dr. Miller-Jensen asks me to do assignments, I will need to do them immediately. I need to make this a habit, so I will always get my work done on time. This measure is not the only way to solve my procrastination problem. Motivation and an interest in what I'm researching will also help me procrastinate less. By being more interested in my work, I will feel more inclined to do it, and therefore get it done faster.
Hopefully, I will achieve these goals and become one step closer to figuring out what I want to do in life.
-M.K.
My name is Mahdeen Khan, and I am a rising junior attending James Hillhouse High School. I will be interning for the first time at Dr. Kathryn Miller-Jensen's lab this summer.
Through this internship, I hope to gain more knowledge about biology, specifically about the human cell and genes. I also want to be able to do well in the lab and meet my PI's expectations. I will accomplish these goals by reading scientific articles about the topics I am researching and paying attention to Dr. Miller-Jensen. By asking questions, I can further understand my research. Hopefully, through my internship, I will also be able to acquaint with the other students in my lab and be able to network, all to improve my social skills and gain contacts.
On a more personal note, I wish to improve my procrastination and laziness and become more dedicated to the field of science. When Dr. Miller-Jensen asks me to do assignments, I will need to do them immediately. I need to make this a habit, so I will always get my work done on time. This measure is not the only way to solve my procrastination problem. Motivation and an interest in what I'm researching will also help me procrastinate less. By being more interested in my work, I will feel more inclined to do it, and therefore get it done faster.
Hopefully, I will achieve these goals and become one step closer to figuring out what I want to do in life.
-M.K.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Expectations & Goals for the Summer
Hi, my name is Patricia Acorda, a junior and rising senior at the Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS). This summer I will be doing the CRISP internship through Evolutions. This is my second internship so far, and my first engineering-based internship. Though I will also be participating in the Yale SCHOLAR Residential Program at the same time, I will make sure to not fall behind in my lab work and commit to spending my available time at the lab.
Through this internship, I hope to find out more about what I'm interested in, and hopefully narrow down my choices a bit before I start applying for colleges. I also want to do more independent work, and to practice speaking out and asking questions to people I am not familiar with. I will take advantage of every day spent in the lab to work on my "people skills" by asking questions when needed and never hesitating to talk to other lab members when appropriate. I will also put my best foot forward and put my best effort into this internship so I can get the most out of it and gain a genuine experience. I look forward to learning a lot about engineering and getting more hands-on experience in this lab as well as working hard this summer!
Through this internship, I hope to find out more about what I'm interested in, and hopefully narrow down my choices a bit before I start applying for colleges. I also want to do more independent work, and to practice speaking out and asking questions to people I am not familiar with. I will take advantage of every day spent in the lab to work on my "people skills" by asking questions when needed and never hesitating to talk to other lab members when appropriate. I will also put my best foot forward and put my best effort into this internship so I can get the most out of it and gain a genuine experience. I look forward to learning a lot about engineering and getting more hands-on experience in this lab as well as working hard this summer!
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