Weekly Report #8 (10/27)

This week in ISM I have completed a research assessment, interview assessment, and display board plan. Through my research assessment, I was able to learn about the parts of the eye and was fascinated by its complexity. By doing this assessment, I was able to establish a better foundation in optometry so it will be easier for me to understand what optometrists are referring to. Through my interview assessment, I reflected on my experience interviewing with Dr. Christa Kim. Through the interview, I was able to learn about how the typical day of an optometrists is like, what the pros and cons of being an optometrist are, and the difference between working in a private practice vs. hospital setting. In class on Tuesday, we learned about the importance of creating a display board and how it is one of the only representations of our work that other people will see. Therefore, I worked extremely hard on designing a layout for my display board and thought carefully on what work I want to showcase. I would consider this week a success as I was able to learn more about the eye and also create a plan for my display board. Next week, I will be preparing for my research speech, and complete a research assessment as well as interview assessment.