Discussing Binder Check #2

Today I talked to Mr. Engholm about my binder.  I am going to get started ont the Kinect this week.

I don't even know what research day this is

Today Mr. Engholm was going around having one-on-one discussions with people about their binders. I didn't get mine today. I am nervous because I am not sure how I did.

Thinking About Readers

     I had the reader conversation with Mr. Engholm today about me starting to think about possible readers.   Obviously Mr. McElveen is a possibility because I think he would provide amazing feedback amongst other things and provide an interesting perspective.  However, everyone (and I mean everyone) wants Mr. McElveen.  That's okay.
     Another option was Ms. Kelly.  She would be the cheerleader reader for me, someone to give positive feedback.  Mr. Engholm brought up a good point about when I defend my thesis it would be good to have a friendly face there.  Ms. Kelly was my advisor for two years and we still have a good relationship.
I would need a reader to compliment Mr. Bowman's technical part.  For this I was thinking Dr. Reuter or Ms. Szczpanik.  I  have really good relationships with both of them because of robotics.  I guess it comes down to availability.
     I am going to try to meet with them over the next week to see how they feel about my thesis.

Research Portfolio Two

Today I turned in my second research portfolio.  I had the most trouble with revising my proposal.  I listed out the three things (what, why, and how) in a separate document to help me focus on what I am trying to accomplish.  Ashley helped me reorganize my proposal by telling me something really simple that I was just overlooking.  I was going to get the Kinect from the robot lab tomorrow, but since we need it this weekend for robotics I was going to wait so I wouldn't mess it up for the competition.  I will continue my research and notecards.

Research Blog 13

Today I am organized my notecards to try to get a plan for what I need to do to prepare for the binder check on Monday.  I'll update later.

Research Blog 12

Today I missed more than half of the class because of my ESTAAR phone interview with Dr. Webb. That went well I think, but then I don't like missing seminar because I lose valuable research time AND we have a research check due next Monday. Time to freak out. I am so worried that I am getting behind. I am also really worried about being ready. Does that make sense? I know I shouldn't but I am started to question whether I can really do thesis. I want to, don't get me wrong! But, I just wonder if I can do it. I have so much other activities and classes going on and while it is a top priority other stuff gets in the way unfortunately. Oh dear. Time to have a deep conversation with myself.

Research Blog 11

Today I was trying to find more pure computer science articles like Mr. Engholm suggested. It is kind of hard, but I think it's just that I haven't found what to search for. I am still looking because I will miss class tomorrow. I am trying to keep up with notecards so that I am not scrambling when the next research check rolls around.