Monthly Archives: July 2015

Changes…

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My fellowship showed how important it is to let students fail and figure out solutions to the problems encountered.  I think it is very important to let students problem solve.  They have become accustomed to being handed the answers instead of finding the answer themselves. My students will be responsible for their own learning.  I plan to act as a… Read more »

Internship is over, but it is just the beginning…

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My fellowship in nanotechnology with ASSIST was a great experience.  I am so thankful to have the opportunity to work with NC State. The most interesting moment was participating in motion capture.  We were able to tour the motion capture studio on Centennial Campus.  I was put into the motion capture suit, including a hat that acted as my avatar’s… Read more »

Product Development

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We have been asked to create multiple products as part of the nanotechnology fellowship, including two lesson plans, a demonstration, and poster.  The lesson plans are based on engineering design and sensors.  The demonstration is for energy harvesting.  The poster was based on a group project about wearable devices. The poster was fun to create and see printed.  I will be… Read more »

Benefits

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My internship this summer with NC State’s ASSIST Center will bring publicity to the center.  I will integrate the knowledge gained this summer into my classes, including information about the ASSIST Center and its projects.  I hope to increase awareness of the ASSIST Center through my teaching.  I would like to continue my relationship with Dr.Jur and the ASSIST Center after my… Read more »

Personal Goals

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I will integrate the knowledge and skills learned during my internship into my sciences classes and after school theater. Many of the concepts of nanotechnology and wearable devices align with the curriculum of biology, chemistry, and physics.  In my biology classes, we will explore wearable devices as part of the biotechnology unit.  Chemistry classes will focus on the thermochemistry involved… Read more »