Mar
13
2009
Lessons learned
Author: Frank LaBanca, Ed.D.Experiences at science symposia and fairs not only teach us a great deal about how much we know about our projects, but they also teach us about life and ourselves. Reflect on your learning, both as a science student, and an individual.
March 16th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Much to my surprise the science fair was mentally and physically draining. Mentally by giving a 5 minute presentation 14 times. Physically by having to stand for 4 hours straight. The first judge that judged me I was really nervous and did terrible. After more judges came I relaxed more and did much better explaining everything. I was surprised the competitive nature of everybody, I felt that during the awards ceremony, all the serious nerds were not having fun and were to up tight. Me Dan, Charlie, and John had fun during the awards’s ceremony.
March 29th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Unfortunately, I have not had the pleasure to experience a science fair yet, as my project hasn’t been completed. Even besides that, I have learned from the experience in the class. I have learned that I should order things from a website and have enough time between ordering them and an up-coming science fair to get them in the mail. I have also learned that suit pockets are not fake, but sewn shut to avoid them become disheveled. I have also learned that the world of science does not start with an introduction and end with a conclusion/references sheet. It starts with an introduction and ends with the cleaning of Dr. LaBanca’s classroom.
March 30th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Throughout my experiences at the science fairs that we have attended, the most prevalent lesson and feeling that I have encountered is one of fascination and determination. I learned exactly how much work can go into a science project, both through my own personal project, and by seeing some incredible work done by other students. While reading on procedures and experimentation processes, I really gained a sense of the amount of work that others were doing on their projects. I admire that work a great deal, and I hope that the amount of work I did is at least close to the same as the others. I really am excited to start my next project, and I am determined to match and even hopefully surpass the amount of work and discovery that others have done before me.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:50 pm
My experience participating in a science fair was nothing but positive. I was able to get outside opinions on not only my project but life its self. Throughout the year I have learned how to appropriately conduct myself during telephone conversations with mentors. I have also learned not to procrastinate until the very last possible minute to do something productive with my time. One of the things that I have learned while doing my project “Extraction and Determination of Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin” is that my vegetarianism is justified and I will never return to eating beef or any other type of meat. I have learned how to bite my tongue and take criticism, and sometimes listening is better than constantly talking. Being the only girl in the class has taught me what its like to have brothers, which has made me a more well-rounded person. I feel the most important thing I have learned this year is to appreciate all that is done for me.
April 1st, 2009 at 8:50 am
The science fairs this year have given me only positive experience. My experience in the science fair has shown me what it means to show and experiment high quality work in a stressful environment and still look beautiful. When presenting in the finals at the Connecticut Science Fair, I found that knowledge of the information of my project should not only be what I present, but also the knowledge of the questions that might be asked by the judges who don’t know much on the subject. Seeing myself not know how to answer questions posed to me, I learned that knowing too much is not a bad thing, and being prepared beyond the minimum is a good route to take.
April 1st, 2009 at 8:52 am
The CSF was probably the most rewarding expierence in my science career. I not only got to see many students much like myself present their projects, I also got to show my own project. When I was informed I was a finalist, I was very excited. Seeing everyone elses projects i was very intimidated,but in the end i was quite proud of myself. The CSF was a very fun and enjoyable event and would very much like to do it again.
April 1st, 2009 at 2:38 pm
A note from up North.
I have read your blog posts and the final reports from the science fair you attended, and am very impressed! It has been a privilege to watch you create your projects, and I greatly enjoyed seeing you present your work in February. Each of you have a lot to be proud of!
April 1st, 2009 at 4:59 pm
The Connecticut Science Fair was more then I thought it would be. It was a compilation of some of the best work I have seen in a very long time. Also, this science fair was both very physically and emotionally draining. The four or so hours standing in front of our posters did not make things easy as well as the amount of judges that would show up, ready to listen as you gave your own information to them for the 5th time in two hours. The emotionally draining part came in when I won a $20,000 scholarship to Quinnipiac University, nearly passing out and then winning 5th overall in my own category. But outside of all of this, I learned things I didn’t think I would taking this class. Though I know I have no green thumb, I was able to grow my own peppers. I also must not forget that I learned the most amazing thing of all. That if you do not bring a towel for the second year in a row to a science event you knew you would need one for, it is just plain stupidity. But in all seriousness, I learned that even when something seems impossible to do, it is more then just possible but right in your grasp. You just have to keep reaching for it.
January 14th, 2011 at 1:33 am
My brother recommended I might like this website. He was totally right. This post truly made my day. You can not imagine simply how much time I had spent for this information!
February 20th, 2011 at 2:02 am
How do I get permission to use comic at the beginning of this post? I would like to use it in my training with my company when facilitating lessons learned. Do you own the copyrights to it, if not will you point me to where I can get permission.
February 20th, 2011 at 8:39 am
Nice contribution. I learn something more daring on different blogs everyday. It will always be stimulating to read content from other writers and practice a little something from their store. I’d prefer to use some with the content on my site whether you don’t mind. Natually I’ll give you a link on your blog . Thanks for sharing.
April 20th, 2011 at 5:35 am
Informative line – I enjoyed it very much! Please keep doing the good things that you are doing now. Anjelica Bramham
July 6th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Amazing! I’m really enjoying the layout of your website. Are you using a custom theme or is this readily available to all users? If you don’t want to say the name of it out in the general public, please make sure to e-mail me at: GregLStern@hotmail.com. I’d really enjoy to get my hands on this theme! Kudos.
October 1st, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Thanks so much for giving everyone such a breathtaking possiblity to discover important secrets from here. It is always so pleasant plus stuffed with a lot of fun for me personally and my office acquaintances to visit the blog the equivalent of thrice weekly to learn the latest stuff you have. Of course, I’m just at all times motivated for the fabulous suggestions you give. Selected 1 tips in this article are undeniably the most impressive I have ever had.
July 18th, 2014 at 8:57 pm
Hi there, after reading this amazing piece of writing i am too happy to share my know-how
here with mates.
Review my web page; Woocommerce store
August 23rd, 2014 at 1:52 am
Rashmi Patel suspended…
Applied Science Research » Blog Archive » Lessons learned…
August 24th, 2014 at 5:46 am
Penis pumps help to enhance the size of the penis. A regular penis pump includes a cylinder that suits over the penis and has a motorized or hands-on pump that creates suction.
September 22nd, 2014 at 11:49 am
answers.com…
Applied Science Research » Blog Archive » Lessons learned…
September 23rd, 2014 at 1:15 am
garcinia indica…
Applied Science Research » Blog Archive » Lessons learned…
February 19th, 2015 at 11:29 am
[…] if acquired in different contexts. That is, as captured in the comic above [credit: Labanca’s page], what we ‘teach’ ourselves in a project may not be what we actually […]
September 8th, 2018 at 3:27 pm
kunt
Applied Science Research
September 9th, 2018 at 7:38 am
jizz
Applied Science Research
March 20th, 2019 at 1:45 pm
Can I simply just say what a relief to find somebody that
really knows what they are discussing on the internet.
You definitely know how to bring an issue to
light and make it important. A lot more people should read this
and understand this side of your story. It’s surprising you aren’t more popular because
you certainly have the gift.
April 28th, 2019 at 11:14 pm
I have to thank you for the efforts you’ve put in writing this site.
I am hoping to see the same high-grade blog posts by you in the future
as well. In fact, your creative writing abilities has motivated me to get my own, personal website now ;
)