Cam Estella Senior Project

Tuesday, May 24, 2022  Senior project has come to an end. As I reflect on what I have completed in the past two weeks, it is extremely rewarding to see the culmination of every aspect of my concentration. Today, was the finalizing day for my paper as I worked with Heidi to add additional citations. I left this meeting completely finished, with nothing else to complete. Tomorrow, I look forward to Express Fest and sharing the research I conducted.  Today’s Hours: 2  Total Hours: 58

Monday, May 23, 2022  Today was a major day for my senior project: I achieved the hour requirement and completed my concentration. I started this morning by attending the anatomy and physiology class. After last week's presentation, the class suggested they make pamphlet-style brochures of my research. Therefore, I worked with the class today to create their project. Later, in the afternoon, I had my exit review for my STEM concentration. This exit review marked the conclusion of my concentration and completion of every task on the checklist. Looking back at all of the hours I have put into completing the various tasks of the concentration program, I am proud of what I have accomplished. It feels a bit strange to not have any further work to complete, but I am enjoying how rewarding it was!  Today’s Hours: 4  Total Hours: 56

     I can not believe that another week of senior project has passed. Looking back on the past two weeks, I am able to witness the extent of what I have completed. Prior to senior project, I was concerned with the amount of work I left to complete. Utilizing my time management skills allowed me to complete the elements of my concentration that were still unfinished in a timely manner. Starting this week, I began the revision process of my essay. Since this essay is fifteen pages long, editing was a time-consuming task. Over the course of a few days, I produced the final draft of my essay, which I am very proud of. Additionally, this week I completed the public demonstration for my concentration. Presenting to both the anatomy and physiology class, as well as the sports medicine class was a very rewarding experience. Having students be inquisitive about my research, reassured me of the importance of the work I completed. The students in the anatomy and physiology class we...

Friday, May 20, 2022  This morning, I presented my research to the anatomy and physiology class. Teaching the students in the class about my studies of the correlation between female anatomy and athletic injury was extremely rewarding. After my presentation, there were a plethora of questions asked sparking an extended discussion regarding my concentration and the research I conducted. This conversation initiated the class to suggest that they construct a pamphlet of my research to educate others. I look forward to another presentation tomorrow morning to the sports medicine class! Hopefully, it goes as well as today.  Today’s Hours: 5  Total Hours: 52

Thursday, May 19, 2022  Today was unlike any other day of senior project: I did not work in the library with Katherine and Nora. Instead, I decided to work at home, as a change of scenery was necessary. Yesterday, I completed a draft of my presentation for my public demonstration. Therefore, today was spent making final touches and practicing the way in which I will present my research. I have come to realize that over the past year I have read an astonishing number of articles, concluding with an intense amount of research gathered. Throughout the day as I practiced my presentation, I homed in on which information is the most vital to share. My main goal for this presentation is to inform the audience while maintaining a level of engagement. After many rehearsals and fine-tuning my slideshow, I am now ready to present to the anatomy and physiology class tomorrow! Today’s Hours: 5  Total Hours: 47

Wednesday, May 18, 2022  After completing my annotated bibliography, I began working on my presentation for the public demonstration aspect of the concentration program. As previously mentioned in other blog posts, I plan to present my research to the anatomy and physiology class as well as the sports medicine class. I believe that my concentration, studying the correlation between female anatomy and athletic injury, is a topic that can be addressed in both of those two classes. As I began the slideshow, it was extremely difficult to limit myself, as I could talk about my research endlessly. Therefore, I spent the majority of my time today solely figuring out the most important information for my presentation and how to address each topic in an engaging manner for the audience. By the end of the day, I completed a draft of my presentation that I look forward to sharing!  Today’s Hours: 5  Total Hours: 43  

Tuesday, May 17, 2022  Today was an exciting day in terms of my concentration, as I have started to see the culmination of my work. After spending time editing, I began adding my sources to the annotated bibliography. This process consisted of making citations as well as writing why each source was reliable, what information I gained from it, and how the articles were implemented into my essay. After many hours, I completed my annotated bibliography, allowing me to begin my presentation for the public demonstration element of my concentration. For my public demonstration, I will be presenting to the anatomy and physiology class on Friday and the sports medicine class on Saturday. I look forward to sharing my research.  Today’s Hours: 6  Total Hours: 38

Monday, May 16, 2022 I can not believe that a week of senior project has already passed. Last week, I was very productive as I completed a rough draft of my essay. Therefore, I was able to start this week with the editing process. This morning, I began editing my paper at my house, later arriving on campus for a change in scenery. When I arrived on campus, I situated myself in the library, seeing Katherine and Nora again. In addition to making edits and revisions, I continued to work on my annotated bibliography. I look forward to continuing my work tomorrow!  Today’s Hours:  5 Total Hours: 32  

This week was an extremely productive and educational few days. Starting on Monday, I was excited to begin the challenge of the daunting fifteen to twenty-page paper. Accumulating the research and work I have completed in the past year, I addressed my outline and began writing. Every day this week consisted of me waking up and arriving on campus by 9:30 AM. The early start allowed me to remain focused in the library, most mornings with Katherine and Nora, and continue progressing with my essay. Overall, I learned the importance of time management. When originally tasked with completing this assignment, I was nervous about the time in which it would take me to construct a draft. By making myself a schedule and sticking to it, I was able to write the first version of my essay this week. Finishing this draft allows me to spend an adequate amount of time editing and revising, while also making my slideshow for the public demonstration next weekend.  Due to my passion for the sciences...

Friday, May 13, 2022  After working for 5 hours today, I have completed a draft of my fifteen-page research paper. Completing this draft was a very rewarding moment, as I was able to see how all of my hard work and research were able to contribute to the end goal. For the next few days, I will work on editing this essay and constructing a final draft. Today, I was also able to see Lily, who just returned from Maine. I learned all about her trip and the blueberries she saw for her project. After I finalize my essay, I will start my slideshow to present my research. I look forward to sharing! Another great day of senior project.  Today’s Hours:  5 Total Hours: 27  

Thursday, May 12, 2022  Identical to the previous days this week, I worked on my essay. As I have every morning, I met Katherine and Nora in the library to continue our concentrations. Today, I was extremely productive and hope to have a draft of my essay completed soon. Once I complete a draft, there will be many hours put into editing. This concentration had allowed me to delve further into my passion for medical sciences. In the upcoming week, I will have the opportunity to present my work and share my research. I am excited to see what people think of the work I have completed!  Today’s Hours:  6 Total Hours: 22  

  Wednesday, May 11, 2022  Another day of Senior Project has passed. Today was an extremely productive day, as I made great progress on my essay. This morning, I arrived at the library to work with both Katherine and Nora again. We worked diligently, as we have been very invested in our concentrations. Throughout the morning I continued writing on the correlation between female anatomy and athletic injuries. Throughout my concentration research, I have gained an immense understanding of the topic, and I look forward to sharing it through my essay and other events. Senior Project has been great so far, and I look forward to what is to come.  Today’s Hours: 6  Total Hours: 16

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 (10:00 PM) Day 2 of Senior Project is now complete. Today, I spent the morning working in the library with Katherine and Nora, who are also completing a concentration. Throughout the day, I continued adding to my essay, striving for the goal of a fifteen to twenty-page paper. In addition to my research, I began my annotated bibliography for the plethora of sources I have used throughout the process of my concentration. Yet again, the sun was shining and the weather is beginning to feel like spring. I enjoyed the sun in the afternoon, as I spent time reading medical journals and taking notes for upcoming sections of my research paper outside. I look forward to the rest of Senior Project and working towards finishing my concentration! Today’s Hours: 5  Total Hours: 10 

  Monday, May 9, 2022 (7:30 PM) Today was the first day of Senior Project! For my Senior Project, I am completing my academic concentration. My academic concentration is STEM-focused, studying the correlation between female anatomy and athletic injuries. Over the past year, I have made progress with my research, working towards the end goal of a fifteen to twenty-page paper. Over the course of Senior Project, I will be working on completing my paper and the public demonstration of my studies. Today, I worked on beginning the essay and meeting with Heidi to make sure I head in the right direction. Since the temperature was warm and the sun was shining, Sahsa, Lily, and I worked on our projects outside. I look forward to sharing the progress I make over the upcoming weeks.  Today’s Hours: 5  Total Hours: 5