I definitely agree that research such as yours is increasingly growing in relevance, especially given the rise of far-right groups gaining power. Furthermore, the digital world is something that grows daily, yet research about its consequences is not as popular as research about increasing AI tools. So, I am sure the research paper you will write will not only be interesting but also very informative on a topic that is not necessarily covered by many academics. I also think it would be worth looking into mapping/visually showing the results of your research for the poster but also as an appendix/aid to your research paper. 

It is interesting to hear your input on these questions, especially as your research is focused in a scientific setting. I am glad that you have been able to learn from an initial mistake and now you understand the science behind the crystals and the experiment. I must add that it is great that you get to be hands-on with this work, which I think is truly valuable. Although not a STEM major myself, I find the scientific methodology and experiment setup fascinating. I wish you the best with the rest of your research on crystals. 

It is so interesting to hear your take on how the interdisciplinary nature of this program is contributing to the development of your research project. The training last week and interacting with others has also helped me reevaluate my own project to include other methodologies. I, too, am currently trying to figure out the IRB process, as it is my first time submitting a proposal with them. I have previously done oral histories, but since I wanted to publish my findings, I now realize I need to get IRB clearance. I hope that it works out for us both. I also think it is great that you are already getting done with your literature review, which will be quite helpful with the process. 

Similar to you, I also hope that the research I conduct this summer will aid me in employing the 'Leader from Within' style of leadership. I definitely agree that keeping ourselves on task and responsible for reaching out to those who can help us will be great opportunities to develop this skill set. I also think it is interesting that you are looking into Hawaiian archival materials, and I am sure exploring them more deeply will be very insightful. Indigenous languages and cultures are so rich, and I hope your research into 'Ōlelo Hawai'i is going to be fruitful. 

1. Being able to learn from Pamela Sohn and listening and contributing to the conversations about leadership values, skills, and types have been quite eye-opening for me over the past few days. Although I have been previously exposed to the various skills and values at different levels, given my involvement with leadership and leadership development programs, I must admit that framing things in such a manner was new for me. The four leadership styles, especially of one’s inner compass and also being a leader from behind, are great frameworks that I hope to continue developing, especially when I think about what leadership is. Furthermore, I thought the self-assessments were interesting, and I learned much more about myself and how I view leadership. The assessments also helped me to become cognizant of the areas in which I hope to grow my leadership style and skill set. For example, I want to implement more driver characteristics in group settings in addition to continuing to develop other communication styles, including the one I am most comfortable with. 

2. One way I plan to implement the leading within aspect of the Co-Active Leadership Model is by keeping myself accountable and my intentions aligned with the ultimate goal of my project. As this summer we are largely working by ourselves on our projects, I hope to utilize my time efficiently and effectively to be able to produce worthy research for my community, a community in need of a voice in academia. Furthermore, by working on this specific way of leadership, I hope to build myself and my intentionality with ethicality in mind.  

3.  I am most excited about being able to connect more with the NYC community through this research project, especially NYC’s Afghan population. There are so many beautiful and meaningful narratives of people who migrated to the US, and NYC specifically, because of the hardships they faced in a war-torn country, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to bring these stories to light and give them a platform to share experiences that have shaped my community since the onset of the Soviet-Afghan War.