S-STEM Scholar Wyatt Bylbie's Blog

      As I have said in the past, networking is tough. It is hard to step out of my comfort zone and speak to strangers about topics not even related to my major. However, after attending the NCUIRE event I feel better about networking. It was interesting to read projects from students of different majors. I deficiency enjoyed reading and learning about projects from my major. It made me excited to see the amazing work they did. As someone who is looking for an internship, the thought now of doing research through a professor seems much more rewarding now. I have always wanted to partake in the research, but after attending I want it even more now. This almost makes me want to become more included in these research-type settings. If I can partake in research next semester, this could change my career path in some way.      I received an email wondering if any TRAIN scholars were interested in going to a conference in Washington D.C., I jumped on this o...

  This week we were asked about Cultural Intelligence. Dr. Renee Bhatti-Klug joined our class to give a wonderful lecture on the topic. We are to discuss any strategies that we learned and how we can incorporate these into our identity. As well as any resources for future TRAIN students to help their understanding of cultural responsiveness.  Unfortunately, I think this is a tough subject for me. As a white male, I do not think I have ever felt uncomfortable in a way of my culture. I have experienced it with others. Coming from myself, I cannot give advice. For my example, when I worked full-time at a call center. I had a new hire who had strong religious beliefs. After he learned about the breaks/schedule of a typical workday. He requested I allow him to pray as he needed, which I gladly allowed. Before doing that, I offered to have a sit-down conversation with Human Resources to be sure he would never have a problem with his culture at our workplace. I think if anything, my ...