Now that I’ve been able to meet my mentor I understand more about the scope of my project and about aerosols in general. Having no background in atmospheric chemistry there was quite a lot of background research I had to do to develop my elevator speech. I think I did a good job in the… Read More

This week was pretty productive for my culturing. I made a bunch of solutions and finally seeded my plates. So far only one plate is one condition has grown anything but we are waiting until Monday to see what my other plates produce. I’m hoping by week 5 I can start sequencing the DNA and… Read More

Wow, it has been an incredible week! I came into the program not really knowing what to expect and a little nervous to start my project and meet my fellow cohorts. After this first week, I feel much more confident and I could not have asked for a better group of people to spend the… Read More

My first week here with RECCS has been eventful, to say the least. I feel much more confident about my project than I was before this week and I’m looking forward to getting started. I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to be here, learning new skills, gaining new experiences, and meeting new people. It’s… Read More

This first week with the CIRES RECCS program has been a whirlwind of new experiences. My only hesitation going into the first day of the program was that, being a non-traditional student, I would not have much in common with the other interns in my cohort. I was wonderfully surprised. I found myself being a… Read More

W H A T A W E E K ! ! While learning some crucial skills through workshops and a thorough introduction to the CIRES curriculum, I found myself feeling more prepared and less nervous about my summer research. The overnight trip to the Mountain Research Station did a lot to build a strong foundation… Read More

Howdy! It’s been so nice to meet and hang out with you guys this week. Everything has been super fun and informative. I hope everyone has a fantastic start to their project! We had the first day with our mentors today and for me it was awesome and informative. I learned a lot more about… Read More

First of all, what an amazing group of people! I feel so fortunate to be a part of this amazing cohort! So, before I get to rambling, I just want to thank each and every one of you for everything you bring to the group and our collective experience. You have all made this a… Read More

Now, we all have had little time to become acclimated to the new work environments we are about to join. Many of us have read up on the subjects that we will be working on and are enthusiastic about the work we will be doing. There is one more thing that ought to be considered… Read More

Welcome to the 2019 RECCS program. We, at the CIRES Education and Outreach team as well as your science mentors are looking forward to working with you this summer as you navigate your own research project and learn important communication skills. Enjoy and make the best of the opportunity! Blogging is a great way for… Read More