Week 1 - Anthony

    Before the program started, I wasn't able to really prepare much due to the SAT taking over my life. I generally tried to learn the basics of C++ beforehand. The program started out simple and fun with a game that describes how computers use code to complete tasks. We then learned about machine learning and how self driving cars use them. I really didn't understand the vocabulary or the topic at all. Luckily, I was able to gain some understanding as Dr. Joseph Young explained it and answered my questions about them. After machine learning, we learned about neuroscience the day after, circuitry the day after that, and then MRIs and scanners on the final day. I am grateful that Dr. Young explained the various topics in a way that was in simple language where I understood it. I was generally shocked to know that there are still advancements being made in areas where I thought that humanity has peaked in.

    During this week, I was able to learn about the programming language C, Arduino, and circuit design. For programming and Arduino, it was a challenge to me to learn, because I didn't have much experience in them. Circuit design, however, was easier for me, because I had taken AP Physics 2 during my junior year which gave me a good foundation in circuitry. Learning about coding, Arduino, the TinyWatch sensors, and circuit design gave me the chance to put what I learned in school into practice which I haven't been able to do for a while. Overall, this week already increased my knowledge in technology, engineering, and programming before the program started. Starting out, I did not understand anything relating to coding or hardware; after the first week, I have a good foundation in C and C++ as well as Arduino.

    I am looking forward to be able to conduct research into a world health issue and gain more knowledge into coding and the various hardware at my disposal. I want to be able to complete more projects of the Arduino Kit as well. I am hoping that week 2 will have a campus tour and that the tour will include other aspects of Rice University that isn't presented in the campus tour anyone can sign up for.

    

Here is one project I completed with Sparkfun.


Here is the finished circuit we designed.






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