I would say that not much has changed in the way that I conduct research, but my understanding has shifted slightly. For example, I have learned about purpose, problem, and significance statements, and why they matter. I have learned about the use of a translational abstract, and how taking a few sentences to explain…

                As I communicated in my first blog post, my research is generally about effects of radiation on computer memory. Obviously, when speaking to a general audience about my work, I can’t discuss all of details of it, as there are a lot of terminologies and concepts that are well out of the scope of…

                There are many things that I hope to learn from my cohort this summer. First and foremost, I hope to learn what everyone’s projects are about. The Brackenridge emphasizes interdisciplinary work, and I am looking forward to learning about all the different nuances of these projects, and the possible connections between them. Also of…

Hello! I am Ryan Caginalp, a rising sophomore pursuing a major in Computer Engineering. I am 17 years old, and my hobbies include astrophotography, tennis, and golf. I was born in Pittsburgh, and have been living here ever since. I was home schooled, so I was able to progress through my curriculum at an accelerated…