Weekly Report #15 (1/5)

This week in ISM has mainly been about the winter research showcase. On Tuesday, I attended the showcase and shared with others what I have learned in ISM so far. I really enjoyed the showcase as I was able to meet new people and tell them about ISM. As well, I was able to see the work my peers have done in ISM so far and was thoroughly impressed. Lastly, from the showcase I was able to think about what I need to improve upon for our final presentation night. I think for final presentation night, I want to have some type of food at my board and also I need to smile more. In class this week, we wrote thank you notes to all our teachers who came to the showcase. As well, we reflected on our showcase experience. Overall, I would consider this week a success as I felt the showcase went well. Over the break, I plan on doing another research assessment and also starting on my S.M.A.R.T. goals. By making my S.M.A.R.T. goals, I will be able to set up a frame work for the second semester of ISM. Finally, now that I have found a mentor, I look forward to working with Dr. Lao after the break to continue my studies of optometry. 

Weekly Report #14 (12/15)

This week in ISM I have completed another interview assessment and have also finished my board for the upcoming winter research showcase. As well, I have made my portfolio showcase ready by making sure all the fonts and formatting matched. Through my interview assessment, I reflected on my interview with Dr. Quach and the things I learned. From the interview, I learned about the pros and cons of optometry as well as the skills all optometrists must have. Finally, I received advice on what I should do in college in order to become an optometrist. In class, we prepared for the research showcase by asking each other potential questions that we might be asked the day of the showcase. As well, we went over what to do if we can’t answer a question or get stumped. Overall, I would say I was successful this week as I was able to finish my board and prepare for the showcase. I feel well prepared for the showcase and am sure that it will go well. Next week, I will be gathering some final materials to help create an optometry related atmosphere around my board. As well, I will do another research assessment and may even start on my original work.

Weekly Report #13

This week in ISM I have completed an interview assessment, original work proposal, a presentation board, and handed out invitations to our upcoming research showcase. Through my interview assessment, I reflected on my research interview with Dr. Lao and learned about what a typical day of an optometrist is like and the causes of vision loss. For my original work, I am planning on conducting a survey to determine if there is a relationship between your lifestyle and your vision. I specifically want to know what effects diet, sleep, and time spent on electronics have on your vision. This week I have also created my presentation board which I will showcase at the winter showcase. In class, I received critiques on my board and will work on implementing the suggestions that were made on my board. Next week, I will also be working on writing up my fifth research assessment and preparing for the winter showcase. As well, I will work on finalizing my portfolio and making a few stylistic edits. In the end, I would say I was successful this week in that I was able to complete all my assessments on time and create a rough draft of my display board.