Sometimes, it can be difficult to find the right undergraduate research program to fit your schedule and interests. I was curious about the course and I jumped into it with no previous research experience. I found out that this class was exactly what I needed to get started. By analyzing underwater recordings, I looked at the impact of boating on the toadfish population in Panama. I learned how to use RAVEN to create spectrograms of the recordings. This was extremely helpful for interpreting and quantifying the toadfish calls and the boat noises. The process was very beneficial, and I was able to develop many new skills.
The small classroom setting was engaging, and it was different from all my other classes. Throughout the semester, there was constant reassurance on the progress of my project. We moved to remote learning in the middle of March, but it did not deter the progression of the work. I was even able to download RAVEN on my computer at home and that was a lifesaver! It felt incredible to put everything together after doing a semester of work. I found that the more I worked on this project, the more attached I became to it. It was very satisfying when everything came together in the end. I found a new interest in marine biology, and I am eager to find more research opportunities.
The small classroom setting was engaging, and it was different from all my other classes. Throughout the semester, there was constant reassurance on the progress of my project. We moved to remote learning in the middle of March, but it did not deter the progression of the work. I was even able to download RAVEN on my computer at home and that was a lifesaver! It felt incredible to put everything together after doing a semester of work. I found that the more I worked on this project, the more attached I became to it. It was very satisfying when everything came together in the end. I found a new interest in marine biology, and I am eager to find more research opportunities.
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