What better way to start the week off than with a picnic in honor of the Fourth of July? The cooks typically perform well, but on that particular day, they excelled. Shout out to everyone who had some involvement in putting together the picnic. It was well-planned and a lot of fun. OIMB's staff, instructors, and students all seem to be close knit and act as a family. I was surprised to see that they decided to congregate, even if it was only for a short while, on a holiday. Most individuals would prefer to spend that day with their family, but OIMB seems like a family, so it makes sense. Tuesday was even more enjoyable since I had the opportunity to help Professor Richard Emlet collect sand dollars aboard a boat not too far off shore. It was a highly fascinating encounter that provided new information about marine biology. I was given the chance to pilot the boat back to the docks after collecting the sand dollars. Even though I've taken several boat rides, I've never been in charge of the steering wheel. It was a wonderful event that I will never forget. The rush was unreal for me because I have aspirations of owning my own boat. Compared to the first two days of the week, the rest was very normal. Dr. Aaron Galloway attended lunch with the REUs on Wednesday. Everyone was quite intrigued about his experiences as a marine ecologist and was really interested in what he had to say. Being mentored by someone so fascinating made me incredibly proud. On Wednesday at 4 PM, we had a seminar as well. Dr. Susanne Brander, who led it, gave an excellent lecture on microplastics. Although I worked on projects involving microplastics, I was unaware of all the other factors involved. Microplastics are extremely hazardous, and if we can't find a way to stop them or at least lessen their effects, it could have negative implications in the future. Thursday was a fairly relaxed day, and I spent the majority of it in the library researching. I made the decision to visit the gym after spending so much time in the library. I had a wonderful workout, and I then played some basketball. Friday concluded week three and I spent most of the day in the lab. The week was both entertaining and productive.
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Heather Wilcox
7/16/2022 04:17:48 pm
Hello J’mie, I just found your ID, money, and bank cards at Pony Village Mall! Give me a call: 707.321.3098 -Heather
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AuthorGreetings, blog readers! My name is J'mie Lawrence and I'm from the Caribbean island of Grenada. I've spent the last year at SWOCC (Southwestern Oregon Community College). My current objective is to earn a transfer degree so that I can enroll in a four-year university to study marine biology. Being able to do marine research with Dr. Aaron Galloway at OIMB is incredibly exciting for me because I've always had a passion for marine biology. Archives
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