The work with real and imaginary numbers in the complex plane while
using the Wave Equation stretched me mathematically during this internship.
It has been several years since I have worked with concepts similar to
these. I am not only more familiar with them but also have concrete examples
of using advanced mathematical skills, which I can share with students.
I have learned how important a systematic approach is to solving a complicated
problem. The numbers, theory, and processes of this project were often
confusing and, at times, overwhelming. I did not have a system for
dealing with all the input. George Schuster, my mentor, helped me develop
an organized approach to using, storing, and generally dealing with the
data. It is a skill that will be useful for problem solving in the future.
I believe this experience has made me a better science teacher, in general.
I have gained experience and knowledge as a real scientist and now have
a much better insight into what a scientist is. This too will be valuable
information I can share with students.
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