Workshop Reflection

Overall, I would definitely have to say that the seminars for this summer fellowship have been much more informative than the seminars during the school year. I like that the topics were applicable to a wider variety of types of research and to college students in general. I was worried I would have to sit through more endless panels of biologists that talk about their own research which pertains very little to my lab. 

The Career Development Workshop was really helpful because as a refresher of all the services the Career Center offers. Although I had seen the same handouts of a resume numerous time, I like learning about their practice interview and job connector opportunities. I also felt that the little tips, such as getting business cards and practicing an elevator speech, are pieces of advice that aren't immediately obvious. The seminar could also be even more helpful emails if it touched on aspects of etiquette in sending professional emails because I feel like that is something every college student should know. 

Although the Writing Academic Articles seminar wasn't necessarily from a science perspective, I still felt it was useful to introduce us to the possibilities of publishing. I had never even considered publishing as an undergraduate student, but at least now I know the intensive process I will have to undergo when that time comes. her basic advice for writing was applicable to any field, especially going to the Sweetland Center.