Concise overview of things learned:
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Technical area: R programming, Basic knowledge of bioinformatics like microarray sequencing, PPI network, KEGG pathway
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Tools: R and RStudio, GEO database, Slack, Asana
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Soft skills: Online meeting communication skills, such as discussion of research paper with teammates.
Three achievement highlights:
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Get 2 points in “Heads Up!” game in the Happy Hour of the first week ( A great challenge for me because I am not familiar with American pop culture lol )
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Learn R starting from zero
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Start using LinkedIn and make multiple connections with STEM-Away teammates and classmates.
List of meetings/ training attended:
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All the team meetings, Happy hours, Technical training webinars and the Logistical webinar
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All the R training workshops
Goals for the upcoming week:
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Be more active in discussion and happy hours
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Improve R programming skills
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Get to know my teammates well