Log 10/27/10

Today my group had a meeting with DA and CMcD. We talked about where each of us stood and we discussed what each of our responsibilities were. Prior to this meeting there was some confusion as to where our individual jobs ended and the next person's began. I also though about possible alternative solutions.
 

Log 10/25/10

So far this week I finished my background/summer research and I uploaded it to this blog. I also got a mentor (CR), a former MAST student who CMcD recommended.

(CR is an MIT graduate with degrees in Urban planning and Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences. CR has has also worked in basic research as a programmer, and is currently in law school.)

Log 10/22/10

I haven't heard from any possible mentors that I have contacted. I'm finishing up the background information and getting the pictures for the background information ready to upload.

Log 10/19/10

On 10/15 (after I posted my log) LB, who was at the actual oil spill site in the Gulf, let me look through the pictures she had from her trip. She allowed me to use some of the pictures for my blog. Yesterday I contacted a possible mentor. Today I am writing out my background information/summer research by hand.

Log 10/15/10

On 10/13 (after I posted my log) I met with DA. We talked about how far I am with the project and he helped me figure out what to do in the areas where I needed the most help. Since the meeting with DA I have edited my design brief to reflect the model and I have gotten further along on my background information/summer research. I have also started working on a mentor contact, but I haven't finished writing the email.

Log 10/13/10

I have started working on the background information. I am still working on alternative solutions. I also edited my calendar. Yesterday I emailed possible mentors.

Log 10/8/10

Today I worked on my alternative solutions on CAD. I also added my individual specs and limits. Other than that, not much else happened.