NSF REU INM Introductory Day for RET Participants - July 5, 2016                                       Presentation Overview
          Brief overview of presentation
             Introducing myself
             Background – high school to college
             Previous research experience
             This summer’s research laboratory
             Expectations for summer research accomplishments
             Positive and negative experiences so far
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  NSF REU INM Introductory Day for RET Participants - July 5, 2016                                                  Introduction 
         Introducing myself
         Education
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           Turner High School (very small, I graduated with 18 other people!)
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           East Central Oklahoma University (Rising Senior)
                   Majoring in Physics
                   I plan on studying Mechanical Engineering in graduate school. Still deciding 
                    between getting my Master’s or Ph.D. 
                   Relatively small university and does not offer any type of research program 
                    for my field. 
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  NSF REU INM Introductory Day for RET Participants - July 5, 2016                                                   Influences
          Influencing Factors for choosing your field
              Getting my degree in Physics was never something I planned!
              I decided my major on enrollment day before my freshman year having 
               no idea what I was getting into.
              Even though I go to a small university, my professors are incredible. 
               They’re a big part of why I stayed so interested in my field of study. 
              I love physics, but I feel that Mechanical Engineering is more beneficial 
               to my career plans.
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  NSF REU INM Introductory Day for RET Participants - July 5, 2016                                       Research Experience
          Previous Research Experience
          This is my first official research experience!
           
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  NSF REU INM Introductory Day for RET Participants - July 5, 2016                                     Summer Research
         This Summer’s Research Experience
             Lab name: Precision Engineering Research Lab (PERL) RM 712
             Project Title: Adaptive Biological Microscope
             I feel that at this point I am pretty up to speed with the process for this project, 
              although I still do not have all the tools to complete every step.
             My personal goal is to be able to correct an actual aberration such as defocus or 
              astigmatism using liquid lenses and deformable mirrors
             I got interested in research because it’s not something I’m exposed to at my 
              university! Also, I feel that it is a crucial part of education in STEM fields.
             I hope to leave BU with the confidence to perform research in graduate school. 
             I definitely plan on continuing my education once I complete my undergrad! 
              Eventually I do want to go into industry though. 
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