Final Blog Post!

My biggest perception of evolution that has changed over the past few months is that evolution goes DEEP. Like there is way more to it than just Darwin's Finches and Natural Selection. Seeing how evolution can be so prevalent in things today like the COVID-19 pandemic has been very interesting and the perspectives on it that we have covered in class are taken at a different angle than other courses I have discussed it in which has been very insightful. My perceptions of science has not really changed. Science is difficult. There are SO many layers to it and different worm holes that you can go down on a multitude of topics. Science is in everything. Something I have learned about science, or at least biological sciences, is that a strong connection to technology is incredibly beneficial. Also a connection to math and numbers helps explain so many things and to some is fascinating. Still cant say I'm a big math gal...or tech gal... but I appreciate that others enjoy this aspect of science. 

Honestly the biggest thing I feel I have learned is that I can code. And I know that R Studio in the grand scheme of the coding world as a bit less complex, l have found that I have the tools and abilities to do it. I have gained more patience when it comes to technology and more of an open mind to using coding for other things. Now do I like it? No... but again, I appreciate it and can see how it could be beneficial in my future. I have learned I still need to improve in my patience in many aspects, especially technology. Having said that, I believe I am further along in that journey than the beginning of the semester. As far as strengths? I enjoy conversing with others about the different topics we have covered either on blog posts or in person and believe I have really good people skills that I was able to utilize this semester. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to have a class with Michi and learn a whole lot more about a subject that I had no idea the depth of. With all that said....



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  1. Lauren LeikerDecember 3, 2021 at 12:02 PM

    Hi there Kate! First I just want to state that I absolutely love the graphic that you included in your final post. I truly got a good laugh out of that one! I agree with your views on coding, I also don’t necessarily love coding, however, I appreciate the fact that I now know how to code!

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