Week One - Malak

 1. What were some of the things you did to prepare for the Young Scholars Program?

  • One thing I did to prepare was review some of the computer science and medicine-related science content I previously learned, like chemistry, biology, and psychology. 

2. What are your first thoughts on the research projects that you have been assigned and your mentors?

  • I really appreciate how beginner-friendly these projects are. As someone with limited previous engineering experience, I was able to quickly pick up on concepts I was unfamiliar with. 
  • I also liked how interactive this workshop was! Learning through experimental trial and error helps me learn new concepts well, and this workshop is filled with hands-on activities. 
  • I like how my mentors have experience in the fields they teach, and have the knowledge necessary to adequately guide us during the workshop. I also appreciate how they try to create an inviting environment for everyone in the workshop. 

3. What are you looking forward to for week two?

  • I am looking forward to learning more about the computer science/software aspect of this workshop and going deeper into my group's project. I am especially excited about the intersection of healthcare and tech in this workshop, and working on my group's project is a great way to experience this. 

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