I’m off to my second round of recruitment with my role as Director of STEM Curriculum Development! The past few months have been filled with hard work by numerous volunteers from all across the world – and with so many hard working students during the Virtual Impact Program at Outreach360. The first group of volunteersContinue reading “Building the Curriculum”
Author Archives: Brandon Roy
I’m Back!
After about two months, I’m back with an exciting blog post! Today I was accepted for a publication in Biosensors, a peer-reviewed journal, for my research during undergrad. The research was performed under the supervision of Dr. Rasmussen, a true role model during my college years! I’m so happy our group was able to accomplishContinue reading “I’m Back!”
New Opportunities
With the ever-changing work-from-home phase reaching new normality in many households across America, Outreach360 continues to adapt and overcome these challenges with virtual volunteering efforts. I was fortunate to serve with the first group of interns in a four-week experience to virtually teach student in Nicaragua. New opportunities are rising from the same organization toContinue reading “New Opportunities”
Finding Your Scientist
When thinking of a scientist, the average person may have difficulty relating. Images of a dark laboratory, flashes of light and smoke, crooked and cracked glasses, and a lab coat might emerge from memories. However, this is not the case for all scientists. For example, I just started my research with pathogens that effect grapevines.Continue reading “Finding Your Scientist”
Do all good things have to come to an end?
All good things must come to an end. This commonly used statement may be true for my recent volunteer experience with Outreach360, but I know that I will remain a part of this organization for many years to come. I’ve seen so much growth and joy from the students for the past month, it reallyContinue reading “Do all good things have to come to an end?”
Becoming Teacher
In just three weeks, I have become a teacher. Not one with certificates or advanced pedagogy. Just ‘Teacher’. The bittersweet moment where the students unmute at the end of class yelling, “Bye Teacher“, and “Thank you Teacher“, is something that has such sentiment. The effort I put into planning lessons and getting the students involvedContinue reading “Becoming Teacher”
Opportunity
“Do something for yourself; do something for others.” This is a statement that I write every time I begin a new notebook or start to read a book. It provides a reminder to myself that I have been blessed with many opportunities, and that I can share them with others. While this is a smallContinue reading “Opportunity”
Daily Commute from PA to Nicaragua
For essential workers during the pandemic commuting to and from work can become a tedious yet necessary part of the day. My commute each day would involve a 45 minute car ride, ~20 hour connecting flights, and a 2.5 hour bus ride from Hershey, PA to Jinotega, Nicaragua. This is not the case, because ofContinue reading “Daily Commute from PA to Nicaragua”
One Week Done!
As the week draws to a close, the first week of my Zoom internship with Outreach360 is in the books. The last three days of teaching were fun, rewarding, and provided me with insight on how to best teach over the next three weeks! After orientation was done on Tuesday, we began virtually traveling fromContinue reading “One Week Done!”
My Past Experience with Outreach360
The first two days of my internship with Outreach360 have been amazing! We have been learning a variety of teaching strategies and all about zoom (see picture below). Teacher Coco has been a great instructor and leader for our group, as she has about a decade of experience in Nicaragua. The other volunteers are fromContinue reading “My Past Experience with Outreach360”
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