NCUIRE Event 4/20/23

 Hello everyone! In hope you week is going well.

I wished I was able to stay at the NCUIRE research symposium but I had a doctor appointment later. I was not able to network or talk to mentors. But I did get to see some of the presentations and it was so cool. I was really intrigued their research. 

I dislike how awkward networking can be, I feel like after talking it's like "what's next?". Do I have to continually talking to them? If I had any questions for the person I want to network with, I would forget it before asking them. 

I think some good strategies for networking is to first think of the reason you are wishing to network and find a person who would fulfill your goals. Also write down all the questions you have and ask the person. Also don't forget to advertise yourself if it's a position you're trying to aim for.

Cultural Intelligence

Dr. Renee Bhatti-Klug gave a presentation on cultural intelligence and the strategies taken to be more inclusive.

My understanding of cultural intelligence is the knowledge and the actions taken to understand people from other cultures. My understanding of cultural responsiveness is the actions we do in response to being inclusive for other cultures.
In my future professional and personal life, I would incorporate asking people how can I accommodate them to be more inclusive. 

Professional Identity

    Ms. Dakota Webber from ASU’s Career and Professional Development Services presented to us on making a good LinkedIn profile and networking. My understanding of a professional identity is how you appear in a professional setting online and in person. 
    The professional identity needed to successfully pursue a career in STEM is networking and an updated profile. I saw the importance of networking but never really actually tried to network. I was always shy and just didn't know what I was doing. Now that I learned LinkedIn makes networking easier, I'll definitely use it more often. Some ways that networking is made easier is that you could request to follow people in your fields of interest and even people in organizations that interest you as well. It never hurts to shoot them a message if you want information or opportunities.

TRAIN Mixer 2023

    I did come late to the train mixer due to traffic when I took the shuttle to the West campus. So I did not get the pleasure of talking to any of the new TRAIN transfer students.

    But I can offer helpful tips on relieving anxieties about transferring. I would say to embrace the change. It would be helpful to talk to advisors and get a tour of the campus. Joining clubs to meet people is a very good idea to not feel alone on campus. In the area of stress and anxiety, getting a support system is very important. There were a lot of times in my academic career where I wanted to give up and drop out from school but it important to remind yourself why you are here to keep going forward.

About Me 2023

    Hello! My name is Burabari Akeeh. I am a currently a senior at Arizona State University. I am a Biology major.

    This semester is my last semester. This semester, other besides this STEM Success class, I am taking a internship class and a class about the Mexican Foods in the Southwest. I am excited I already got assigned to ASU's Wellness Center to help make wellness resources available for the ASU community. The class on Mexican food in the Southwest is a B sesion class, but I am very interested on how the class will be conducted and learn more about the cuisine.

My goals this semester is to finish strong and be more active in the on campus clubs I have signed up for but never got to attend. Another goal of mine this semester is to rest and take it easy since obtaining this degree has very stressful.