Our Superstars!

Did you know that Jane Park and Tina Tran have been accepted into Masters programs? Or that Amber Stephens has now finished her Masters degree and wants to share her thesis with us? Every semester, past and current members of the Interactive Measurement Group are one step closer to achieving their academic and career goals.Join us in celebrating their accomplishments!

My Day Offline
by Francesca Alonzi

Have you ever wondered how much time you spend scrolling through social media and how it impacts your life? You may be surprised with how much you can accomplish in a day when you put your efforts to better use. Read about Francesca’s experience on taking a social media break and how it affected her productivity.

A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way
by Jelsy Cadenas Santos

A simple greeting. A warm smile. An expression of gratitude. These small extensions of support can help the people around us more than we might think. Look Me in the Eye by John Elder is a self-biography of a man with Asperger’s Syndrome. Some people were understanding of his differences and treated him kindly; others didn’t. In this article, Jelsy explains the importance of kindness in John’s life and in our own lives.

Apps to Improve Time Management
by Lindsay Denecker

Time is precious, and so we carefully plan how well we use it. However, implementing those time management plans is hard. How can we keep focused on tasks during the time we have allotted to them? Lindsay Denecker describes three apps that help her ensure she uses her time the way she wants. These apps improve her focus, increase her productivity, and help her wake up with more energy to take on the day.

Cultivating Authenticity: Rediscovering a Hobby with Stephen King’s On Writing
by J.D. Watt

Writing can be both a hobby and an essential professional skill. However, writing is not easy. J.D. shares how Stephen King’s book On Writing improved his academic and non-academic writing and taught him a larger lesson about how to live one’s life.

Driving and Spotting: What Four-Wheel Driving and Research Have in Common
by Kim Barchard

Drivers and spotters. Students and mentors. These roles have more in common than you may think. In this article, Kim explains what four-wheel driving can teach us about learning to do research.

Facing the Future
by Jennifer Frazee

Summer research opportunities can offer more than laboratory experience. They can help you grow as a scholar and as an individual, introduce you to lifelong friends, and guide you towards a fulfilling career. Read about Jen’s experience as an undergraduate researcher in the BuG ReMeDEE program.

Making Art as a Form of Emotional Therapy
by Bryce Robinson

Have you ever felt anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Art might help you work through your emotions. Research shows that drawing can help in processing negative emotions. In this article, Bryce shares how he uses art to relieve stress and find tranquility.

Relax Your Shoulders: The Benefits of Journaling and Meditation
by Asia Chapa

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. It is important to have ways to relieve stress in order to process our emotions and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Asia shares how she combines meditation and journaling to manage the stress in her daily life.