About Inkindi Mutoni Sabine
I am a graduate of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Rwanda. I am also the STEM Subject Lead. My Laidlaw research project is about bringing a system that could help in minimizing the number of high-school and primary students who bring cell phones at school since it's one of the major sources of distraction. I am very interested in IoT (Internet of Things) related fields. I enjoy challenging myself because it always helps me to step out of my comfort zone.
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Interview Preparation
Before stepping into my final year, I applied for internships & apprenticeships, graduate schools, and some volunteering programs. I applied for internships as part of academic modules but I also wanted work experience, and that's why I considered applying for apprenticeships too. Having done all steps required, the final step to most of the applications I made was an interview.
And guess what? I googled tips for interviews and watched various videos on YouTube to get prepared to sit for an interview. I had to make sure that I master tips like:
- Be organized and on time,
- Think of questions,
- Dress appropriately and others.
While this was necessary and good, I found that it is not enough while preparing an interview for graduate schools and internships related to STEM fields. For example, while applying to one of the graduate schools, I had to do an interview and all they did was to ask me questions in class! I had to explain some concepts learnt in the 2nd year of my undergraduate studies.
The same thing happened when applying to the apprentice position in one of the organizations here in Rwanda. The position was about learning network protocols, Python development, and IoT (Internet of Things). During the interview, I was asked about Internet of Things tools (how they work and when they are used) and concepts in Python.
- I came to realize that while preparing to sit for an interview, you should do it as you prepare for written exams. We should be prepared to answer verbally, questions we used to answer using a pen. And, while other tips are important as well, we should also make sure that we are able to explain concepts as they were learnt in class.
I want to know from you: did you have an experience like this? Which tips have you found helpful? Leave a reply below!
Networking session on 15th May!
Hello! Thank you guys for filling the doddle poll and letting us know when you are available. We have a networking session on Saturday 15th May, 11:00 am (Africa_Cairo time): 10:00 am (UK time): 5:00 pm (HK time). The link will be shared soon. This is the first session we'll have with the new cohort of STEM scholars, so hope to see you all!
(If you are a new STEM scholar, DM so that I may add you to our WhatsApp group or leave a reply to this conversation.)
Thanks:)
Special networking session!
Hello!
I hope you are all doing well. We are organizing a networking session together with new STEM scholars. In order to plan this well, it's better if you let us know your availability by filling this doodle poll. If you are a new STEM scholar, DM so that I may add you to our WhatsApp group or leave a reply to this conversation so I may get to you. Thanks:)
Getting an opportunity (Any): What to do next?
Opportunity is the word we like to hear! And, it’s always good when opportunities come when we are prepared. I recently read an article on how to grab opportunities and take charge of your life.
It lists 6 points: "Have a vision of what you want, set goals, imagine opportunities wherever you look, be persistent, take action, and pursue what gives you meaning."
But then, I constantly ask myself this question: After you get an opportunity, how do you make the best out of it? Getting an opportunity is really great, but I think that someone's behavior inside the opportunity matters too. For example, being an undergrad student in Engineering, you are exposed to different and many programs that equip you with skills you need in order to understand well lessons in class and have an idea on what the real world looks like-However, asking questions and active participation in those programs may help you explore the opportunity and help you get another! How do you behave after getting any opportunity?
Let’s share some tips on how to make sure you are using the opportunity you get!
ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Hacking Global Surgery: National Interdisciplinary Forum for Global Surgery & Health
Hacking Global Surgery: National Interdisciplinary Forum for Global Surgery & Health
Are you a student interested in different aspects of global health or global surgery? Wish to be inspired by 6 leading professionals in the fields of global surgery and health, engineering, innovation, ethics, law, politics, and advocacy?
Incision UK and Lifebox GSA UK are delighted to invite you to a free, online interdisciplinary forum on the 27th and 28th of March 2021 for 2 days of talks and a hackathon, all starting with a documentary screening on Friday evening!
Our fantastic line up of professionals will give talks on different fields of global health and surgery, covering:
Surgery and Academia – Professor Kokila Lakhoo
Ethics and Law – Dr Rahul Jindal
Engineering, computer science and innovation – Dr James Chandler
Politics and policy making – Dr Che Len Reddy
Epidemiology and Statistics – Dr Bethany Hedt-Gauthier
Advocacy and NGO – Ms Kris Torgerson
The weekend also brings the hackathon challenge!
You will be grouped into multidisciplinary teams and provided with a particular problem to tackle. At the end of the meeting, each group will have the opportunity to present their work to the rest of the audience and our panel of judges who will choose the best innovation. The winning team will receive a prize, certificates and feasible projects will also be considered for mentorship!
Hackathon places will be limited so make sure you sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
For registering use the ticket link (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bupras/487540) or scan the QR Code.
Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/52nx138W
Discussion Topic I: Internet of Things (IoT) Today
Hello!
I hope you guys are doing great! Join us this Saturday, 30th Jan as we discuss on Internet of Things. You'll join with this zoom link at 10:00am (Africa/Cairo)_4:00pm(HKT)_8:00am(UK). See you all!
Having any question, let us know.
STEM Subject First Meeting on Friday 15th!
Hello!
We have our first meeting on Friday 15th, 10:00am (Africa/Cairo)_4:00pm(HKT)_8:00am(UK). We'll use this zoom link . Looking forward to meeting you all!
STEM (Laidlaw scholars) First Meeting
Hi everyone!
How have you been doing? It’s so great that we have started to know each other through our WhatsApp group! If your research is in STEM, please join us here: Laidlaw scholars STEM
Interestingly, we are first meeting the next week! In the meeting you’ll get to know our coming and future activities, and we’ll get know each other well. In the meantime, please fill this doodle poll before Wednesday 13th so as to let us know your availability (remember to set your time zone) and also to schedule our first meeting.
I am looking forward to meet you all! If you have any question, let me know.
Recent Comments
Hi Mary! such amazing reflections, can't wait to hear more about your project... & get to read your detailed report:)
Hi Jess! I am enjoying reading your progress! Like in week 2, you have been able to put into practice your new coding skills, THIS is huge!! And also it's so great that you keep the energy: being positive:) Can't wait to hear more!
Aww! Thanks, Jess:)
Hey, Edwards, thanks for sharing your research reflections:) Didn't it happen to you that when you realized that you first had to understand the existing materials brought you back and maybe slowed down your research? I mean I also had the same experience when I started my Laidlaw research: I thought that I was going to follow a straight path, read new materials and then implement my project. But, I noticed that it was very necessary to first understand the materials I was given in class before adding more and this somehow slowed down the process and implementation of my project (which made me think that I am not doing the right thing)... How did you just manage to first understand the existing materials and believe that it's what you should first do?
Yeah, I understand. That's so helpful.
Hey, Edwards, thanks for sharing your research reflections:) Didn't it happen to you that when you realized that you first had to understand the existing materials brought you back and maybe slowed down your research? I mean I also had the same experience when I started my Laidlaw research: I thought that I was going to follow a straight path, read new materials and then implement my project. But, I noticed that it was very necessary to first understand the materials I was given in class before adding more and this somehow slowed down the process and implementation of my project (which made me think that I am not doing the right thing)... How did you just manage to first understand the existing materials and believe that it's what you should first do?
Hi Hammad! What a great reflection! I enjoyed reading everything, thanks for sharing how you are constantly learning and how you are experiencing the positive change of mindset... This is so inspiring:)
Hi Ellen! Hope you recover soon and keep doing your project:) Are you still coding in ObserverXT?
Hi Jess! I am enjoying reading your progress! Like in week 2, you have been able to put into practice your new coding skills, THIS is huge!! And also it's so great that you keep the energy: being positive:) Can't wait to hear more!
Thanks a lot Cherry!! This is very helpful, the 3rd point is very important & I am going to need it in preparation of my final year project! Thanks for sharing:)