Wednesday, 8 January 2014

Introductions (Coco, W14)

Hello everyone, my name is Coco and yes this is my real name! I am currently in my final year in Kinesiology and I am interested in studying human biomechanics. Having spent countless hours in scientific laboratories (in paediatric and spine labs), my familiarity of research is mainly in the scientific realm. Thus, I was very intrigued when Professor Bell mentioned that we conduct research in our day-to-day lives without even realizing it. I would definitely like to broader my understanding of research and learn as many tips as possible for becoming a better researcher!

I have never used information management software but I am excited to learn how to! The main research tool that I currently use for research is Web of Science. I believe that this is a great academic tool as it allows you to easily browse through various research articles regarding a similar topic. A fun tool that I use in my free time is one that is growing increasingly popular today, Reddit. This tool is a great source of information that has forum for just about ANY topic you are interested in!

I do not have any experience with radio or podcasting so I am definitely feeling very intimated (and somewhat excited) about creating a podcast episode! For my episode, I am interested in emulating Everyday Einstein.  After listening to a few episodes by Everyday Einstein, I feel that this is the perfect podcast to emulate. This podcast explains topics in science that may be difficult to understand in a simple and meaningful way, as well as giving us tips on how to use science in our everyday lives!

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