STEM Punk Minute: Thuy Nguyen
Name: Thuy Nguyen Major: Biology School: San Diego Mesa College Why did you choose a STEM major? I want to go to medical school because I like to help people. I knew I wanted to go to medical...
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Synthesis and Properties of Some Fatty Acid Derivatives of Vitamin C: Ascorbic Acid Acetate and Ascorbic Acid Caprylate
We presented this poster during the UCSD Summer Science Enrichment Program. We are still working on isolating and confirming the synthesis of our desired compounds, so we presented a poster on are synthesis so far.
Lab Photo — Test for Carboxylic Acids
A small portion of solid NaHCO3 was added to the unknown sample dissolved in water. The formation of CO2 bubbles can be seen clearly in this picture. The sodium bicarbonate reacted with the unknown acid to produce salt,...
Bootcamp Success and Other Updates
The Study Bootcamp helped my transition back to school. I didn’t feel as overwhelmed the first week, and I was able to study more during that first week than in the past. However, with just a two-week bootcamp,...
Back-to-School Study Bootcamp for Spring 2014: Day 14
Day 14 This two-week study bootcamp was more helpful than I thought for helping me feel ready for the semester. I found setting goals for the number of minutes I would study especially helpful, and I will carry...
Back-to-School Study Bootcamp for Spring 2014: Day 13
Day 13 I have come to value small blocks of study time more. Thinking of getting my minutes in for the day helped me see study opportunities that I might have missed otherwise. When studying on a regular...
Back-to-School Study Bootcamp for Spring 2014: Day 12
Day 12 I’ve been working with Organic Chemistry as a Second Language by David Klein for a few days now. I find the book the most helpful as a check for whether I understand the basics. It also...
Back-to-School Study Bootcamp for Spring 2014: Day 11
Day 11 I don’t have a steady work schedule. Work projects come in when they come in. Today was a heavy workday. I was tempted to declare it an day off from study, but instead I just made...
Back-to-School Study Bootcamp for Spring 2014: Day 10
Day 10 I knew today would be busy, so I planned my study day around my workday as much as possible. I walked to an appointment instead of taking the train to get in my exercise minutes. I...
Back-to-School Study Bootcamp for Spring 2014: Day 9
Day 9 Feeling less sick today, but still a little tired. I focused on review of worked problems. Some new goals are taking shape. I have found Organic Chemistry as a Second Language to be a helpful review,...
