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| Getting excited to give my talk! |
After weeks of preparation, we were off to Lexington,
Kentucky for the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). This
conference showcases the amazing research that undergraduates are doing all
across the country and even all over the world.
We arrived in Lexington to a cool breeze, which was a nice
change from the snow we left in Minnesota. We were up at 7 am to head off to the
conference for our first day of presentations. It goes without saying that most
of us were fairly nervous about our presentations, not only giving them in
general, but to give them in front of complete strangers.
I am willing to admit that I was extremely nervous to give
my talk, but after practicing it a few times, I felt confident in giving it.
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| Describing the important role nitrogenase plays in nitrogen fixation |
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was nerve-racking, but once I was done, it felt amazing to have given that kind
of a talk; another thing I would have never done had I never been a part of this
research. This research experience has definitely given me the confidence I need to do
these types of things now without hesitation.
I am extremely thankful for these opportunities. Now we are turning our
attention to our next conference in Portland, Oregon this coming May, where
both Jackie and I will be presenting posters - but this time we will be presenting our work to an international audience of aquatic scientists.
