How did your understanding of your Capstone change? What specific events or interactions led to that change? Prior to completing my Capstone project, I held a misconception that a Capstone project was reserved for those seeking to share the results of research endeavors. However, I have come to the realization that a Capstone experience is,…

How has this project changed your perspective about interdisciplinary work, if at all? Completing the Capstone Experience has given me insight into understanding how the skills that I have developed through studies in my science coursework, including: critical thinking and problem solving, have translated indirectly into my approach to facilitating tutoring. For example, a parent…

What similarities and differences do you see between your project and other projects you have participated in or contextually read about? Why did this project interest you? I am aware of other programs that sought to partner elementary students with older tutors during the CoV-19 pandemic. However, I am unaware of any website that provides…

This experience strives to help undergraduate students learn across disciplines. What do you hope to learn? How does your project serve as a culminating body of work of your academic and co-curricular experiences? Through this project, I hope to learn how to communicate more confidently- whether it be when sharing my scientific findings or conveying…

Tell us about your project. What will you be doing, where will you be doing it, and who will you be partnering with (e.g., faculty, community, employer)? In April 2020, I began an initiative through a local, non-profit organization, For Good Pgh., to provide remote tutoring at no cost to students in the Pittsburgh area….