by Amanda Demopoulos | Jul 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
We just received IRB approval and the two tablets where the survey and video will be housed! They are sleek silver and black Microsoft Surface Pro 4’s with sturdy cases to protect them from falls. We also are finalizing the survey on RedCap, the...
by Amy Eisenstein | Jul 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Disclaimer: I’ve slept about 6 of the last 48 hours. My brain feels fuzzy, every task I’ve completed so far related to research (including this post) is taking about twice as long as it should. As a traveler (and a person), I tend to “deal with it...
by wrq463 | Jul 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Hi there! I officially started my research project for the summer four weeks ago so this is my halfway point check-in for myself and those who wish to follow my blog. I hope you enjoy reading about my process and please contact me if you have any insights,...
by Noah Perkins | Jul 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
I did not anticipate posting this frequently but sometimes life compels you to adjust your plans. One of the unexpected benefits of doing a project like this is that you make your own hours. I am in complete control of when and where I work which is at times both...
by Vatsala Kumar | Jul 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
Tuesday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 13 – “An Unfinished Life” by Ruth St. Denis On Tuesday, I started off my day by reading in Deering (read: Hogwarts) for a couple hours, before Mari took some headshots for me. I then read for a bit more at...
by Noah Perkins | Jul 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
Low sloping ceiling. Powder blue walls. And the heat that only comes by residing at the apex of a building. My humble abode for the next three weeks. Perched at the top of an unnaturally steep flight of stairs, this tiny attic room will serve as my quiet sanctuary, a...
by Esteban Doyle | Jul 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
An important performance measurement for almost anything is the amount of service provided. In transit, this is reflected in ridership. More people riding public transit is generally good news for transit agencies. Ridership is measured in unlinked passenger trips....
by Eugene Park | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
It was the late morning of Wednesday, April 13, 2016. I was getting out of my 11am class at Tech and checking my phone when I saw the email notification. Subject line: Proposal application decision ‘Welp. Here it is. So… do I have something to do for this...
by Eugene Park | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
I know it’s different from what I said in the previous post, but I thought I would be able to express why I chose my summer research topic in a more coherent way if I postpone it until later. Also, I realized that this post would become too long if I put the...
by Vatsala Kumar | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Monday, July 11 – “Wisdom Comes Dancing” by Ruth St. Denis I spent my morning in HERO Coffee Bar, a small but wonderful coffee bar in the loop. I’m a big fan. It didn’t take me that long to get through this book, since it’s just...