The first part of this blog post is written on Wednesday and the 2nd part will most likely be written tomorrow.
As the last week of this REU, I thought it would be fitting to explore more of the campus and the lab. I currently want to keep helping around the lab, with whatever I can. Today I’m going to help clean up the lab, especially clean up what I used. I am getting help from almost everyone in the lab and they’re going to explain to me the disposal process of acids, contaminated waste, viles, glass pipettes, sharp glass, etc. It was my idea and I feel like it’s the least I could do for everyone who helped me out but also it gives me a new learning opportunity in how waste is handled which I am very interested in. I already talked to Joe and got confirmation on what I can/ can’t throw away as some of my samples could be used in future work. In addition, I’ve already sent Joe all the files he requested such as the sample pictures / CZI files and all related work. Ive been having a lot of fun at lunch especially with all the people I’ve met, hopefully by tomorrow I’ll upload a new group picture of us. Also, a lot of my lab members are coming to see my poster on Friday, I’m very nervous as even with their super nice attitude I want to show my understanding. I’ll write the rest of the post tomorrow with updates on the lab and poster presentation!
Update-
Cleaning went well and I was able to take the industrial elevator and get spare waste buckets and sharp glass containers. It was surprising how many extra floors they have, it’s not just 5 floors, there’s way more. In addition, I put away all my stuff in my coat, so the pincers, sharpies, pens, tape, etc. It was very fun being able to help people with the POM equipment since Joe would be busy sometimes I would be asked for help or supervision which was incredible and helped build bonds. I met with a few people today at lunch which was fun to have like a final day to fully talk to everyone.
