The past year has been filled with a lot of exciting experiences for me as a military veteran, from being awarded with my first national award from MMAA to being a part of the advocacy and support for the passage of the PACT Act. From traveling to Washington D.C. and being a part of something larger, I have learned so much. While my HillVets & WWP fellowship has ended, I am happy to say that my experiences in the VSO…
Navigating a “New Normal” As the temperatures are peaking across the United States, many individuals are heading back to school in a different environment. For me, my school is currently operating in a hybrid mode. This means most classes are online, and some classes are in person. Also, all social events at our University are on hold. This is also my first semester in the role of a Graduate Teaching Assistant. As I start working on building my teaching portfolio,…
The weather in our world has been changing over the past many years, and now we are seeing record highs in many places. From dust storms to the ongoing hurricane season, the United States is going through wild weather in the midst of civil unrest and a pandemic. As a corpsman, there were many things that we were encouraged to promote, and caution around hot weather was one of the big ones. Here are some tips to stay cool- even…
How are researchers completing research during the time of COVID-19? For me, research takes many forms. Fortunately, some of my research takes the form of data analysis, meeting with collaborators in virtual settings, and coding existing projects. This allows me to work from the comfort of home and to practice social distancing while remaining productive. I also try to keep up in the PhD student community on social media, especially on Instagram. There are some awesome PhD student advocates who…