At the research fair I talked to someone from the College of Arts and Sciences, who was doing research on the correlation between ADHD and highly concentrated soil areas, like Eastern Omaha. They collected data by having parents test their kids using the Conners ADHD Rating Scale Parent Short Form. The data they ended up receiving showed several correlations between ADHD and tasks related to EP like memory and attention. I thought this was an interesting study and the title caught my eye so that's what lead me to asking questions about what this study was about.

At the research fair, I was at the Chemistry booth with some people and two professors were talking to us about their research and what to expect. Them knowing that most of us were freshmen saw the moment as an opportunity to advise us about what to expect from research, what to gain, and the amount of time and dedication put into such research. The professors told us to pick one that is of interest to us and if you do happen to find one, talk and work under the professor who is head of such research to give notice of your interest. Many professors are very knowledgeable and experts when it comes their field of research. Lastly they advised us that many students do want to research, so the amount of space is very limited, the harsh reality might be that some may never do research.

When I went to the Research Fair today I was able to talk to someone with an interesting experiment in Psychology.  She did research on people that are on probation.  These people were studied to see the treatment plan of the study would impact them in a positive way.  Most were able not to fall back into their old habits, which showed their treatment worked.  I was able to learn more the psychology department which was helpful because I am considering that for a minor.

Research

Today at the research fair I talked to someone who is majoring in something I find interesting. She did an experiment on what therapy treatments do for people on probation. She found that when given therapy options, people on probation were less likely to recidivate. I talked to her about her major which was more in the forensic side of psychology. I find this to be something I'm interested in and talking to this researcher really gave me an idea of what that field would be like. She also recommended a professor to talk to about it in the event I ever decide to enter that field!

Research Fair

Today, at the research fair, I was at the Chemistry Department Booth.  There was somewhat a crowd, so they decided to speak to us as a whole, then individually.  Since they knew a majority of us were freshmen, they gave us a lot of advice about doing research.  When deciding to do research, they advise us to pick a topic that we are very passionate about.  They explained that research is a very long process that requires us to sacrifice a ton of hours. Therefore, why waste a lot of time on research that is meaningless and uninteresting.  They also advise us to talk to the professor we want to do research under and show them that we have an interest.  Many of the professors are experts in their field and are constantly doing research.  If we continually show them our interest in their studies, they could ask us to join them on their research.   Everyone probably wants to at least plan on doing some sort of research during their college career.  But they gave us the harsh reality that not everyone can.

One of the more interesting things I have experienced during my time at Creighton is my sociology class. I went into the first day very confused and unsure of myself since I had never taken a preliminary class. We discussed some of the introductory information of sociology and I thought to myself "Oh crap. Why I am here." After that first class I decided that I was going to take very detailed notes on the 30 paged chapter. I got my colored pens out and went to town on that chapter. As I was reading more into the concepts and understood the examples used in the book I realized that I found sociology very interesting. I went to the next class very prepared to start discussion with my professor, who I also find interesting. He looks like Jesus but talks like Matthew Gray Gubler in Criminal Minds, both people I find to be very influential. Now I would have to say the class I thought would initially be my least favorite and most confusing is one of the classes I look forward to the most and feel most confident in. I chose this to be my interesting thing because it reminded me that first impressions are truly not everything. Being in such a new place and situation, remembering that is essential to keeping an open mind.

10 Days to Live

These first weeks have been some of the most hectic of my life. Going from such a structured life style and suddenly being handed so much freedom is an incredibly jarring change. There's so little time to figure out how to put the pieces together. It's almost as if your entire life you were putting together a puzzle with your parents guidance with them gently showing you where to place the unknowns. By the time you finish high school, you're nearly complete, but all of a sudden the puzzle is packed up and moved and tossed in your face. That's my advice to next year's students. Remember where the pieces were.