Mentor Visit #4

Because I had already given my Original Work speech on February 17th, I spent most of my time this week in ISM studying for tests in other classes and working out the details for my Final Product. As other students were still giving their speeches during class, I was able to organize my portfolio and all the assignments I've done so far this year. Looking through some of my older research assessments, I could clearly see just how much I've grown and learned since then. Even though I've only been in ISM for a few months now, it's very apparent that I've not only become more knowledgeable about biomedical engineering, but I've also increased my self-confidence and comfort in professional settings. One of the greatest things about ISM is the fact that I'm able to witness my fellow classmates learning about their own fields, and it's truly amazing to realize just how diverse our interests are. Also this week, I had another mentor visit with Mr. Wilson at UT Southwestern. During our meeting, we went through and finalized minor details from both my Final Product Proposal and calendar. We're already ahead of schedule, so I'm glad that I'll have plenty of time to make sure that my product is completed to the best of my ability and truly reflects all the information I've learned about prosthetics. This upcoming week, I want to fully update my blog with all the assignments I've completed so far and schedule a phone call with Mr. Wilson to iron out details for after Spring Break.