I have absolutely loved my summer experience both as part of my Kenan Fellowship programs and my work at NC State and the ASSIST center. I came into the program knowing very little about nanotechnology and wearable devices, but I knew that it is a concept that is growing very quickly in the tech world and that I should somehow relate this to my classroom. Now I am hooked and keep trying to find more articles about nanotechnology and I keep coming up with new ideas to implement in the classroom.

Both Dr. Jones and Dr. Jur have been wonderful to work with. They definitely kept us on our toes and Dr. Jones constantly made us laugh. I really wish that we had more time so we could go into greater depth in the subject and really refine some of our projects and concepts. I can’t wait to implement my lessons in my classroom and use some of the awesome technology and tools that we were given through the program. Plus I am going to try really hard to get a field trip approved to take my kids over to the textile building and try to get Dr. Jur to give my students a tour…they would love it!

I have really loved my Kenan retreats as well and the incredible people I have had a chance to work with and will continue working with! I have learned so much already from all of the other Kenan fellows and the PD has been wonderful, especially some of the new technology I have learned of.

Honestly, I have nothing but positive things to say about this summer. While it has been a crazy one (moving houses, jobs, getting married etc),  I have truly enjoyed all of my Kenan experiences thus far and am exceptionally grateful for my work in the ASSIST program.