Activity

Skills Learned

Personal Development

Research

-the obvious (The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds)

-technical literacy

-understanding complex phenomena

-statistical analysis

-time management

-multi-faceted project management

-money management

-crisis management

-technical software mastery

-internet research

-trouble-shooting

-self-discipline

-self-motivation

-initiative-taking

-maintenance of intense focus over period of years

-independence

-Muhummad Alism (ability to triumph over obstacles repeatedly)

-flexibility

-observation

Writing papers and thesis

-analysis and synthesis of complex and extensive material into concise, logical, comprehensible reports

-co-authoring

-technical writing

-documentation software mastery

-project completion

Supervising other students and TAing

-group dynamics management

-mentorship

-teamwork

-leadership skills

-lesson-planning

-pedagogy

-mediating conflict

-professional demeanor

-self-confidence

-responsibility

Giving Talks

-presentation conception

-presentation writing

-presentation software mastery

-presentation tools mastery

-public speaking skills

Attending Meetings

-networking skills

-poster creation

-graphics software mastery

-poster presentation

-understanding political structure

Journal Club

-probing analysis of technical data

-heading of small discussion groups

-skepticism

-integrity