Weekly Report Blog
Weekly reports covering progress and next actions across my ISM journey . Posts are listed newest to oldest.
Week #23 - January 19th-January 26th
This week has been one of the busiest and most transformative yet. I’ve been balancing heavy schoolwork alongside preparation for the regional science fair, the upcomi...
Week #22 - January 12th-January 19th
This week, I refined my plant electrophysiology board for the DSRF regional fair. Tweaking the presentation and making sure every detail was clear took time, but I’m p...
Week #21 - January 5th-January 12th
I finally finished assembling the plant electrophysiology board for the science fair. The process of distilling complex experiments into a cohesive presentation taught...
Week #20 - December 29th-January 5th
Our BPA outreach at Freshman Night was a big success. We had so many students sign up that we ran out of posters! Seeing new faces excited about business and technolog...
Week #19 - December 22nd-December 29th
With icy roads closing school for a few days, I took advantage of the unexpected time off to dive deeper into my science fair project. I’m developing an assistive tech...
Week #18 - December 15th-December 22nd
Another milestone this week: my BPA team advanced to the state competition! It’s rewarding to see our dedication recognized, and I’m excited to represent our region at...
Week #17 - December 8th-December 15th
This week brought some exciting milestones. My team qualified for BPA Regionals through our Network Design project and our networking exam score, which was a rewarding...
Week #16 - December 1st-December 8th
After the chaos of finals, I finally had the chance to reset. I caught up on much needed sleep and used the downtime to reflect on my progress this semester. I also st...
Week #15 - November 24th-December 1st
This week followed a familiar yet intense cycle of tests and preparation. I finally took the December SAT and, after some reflection, decided to shift my focus to the ...
Week #14 - November 17th-November 24th
This week, I finally secured a long‑awaited interview with Leo Hoarty from the Enterprise Neurosystem, which was a significant step forward in my mentorship search. I’...
Week #13 - November 10th-November 17th
This week was full of planning, progress, and exciting opportunities. I set up another call with Enterprise Neurosystem, this time coordinated directly with the founde...
Week #12 - November 3rd-November 10th
This week marked the start of the BPA competition season, and I’ve been actively preparing members by organizing resources, setting expectations, and helping everyone ...
Week #11 - October 27th-November 3rd
This week has been one of the busiest and most demanding yet, filled with tests, projects, and deadlines across nearly all of my classes in school. Despite the academi...
Week #10 - October 20th-October 27th
This week has been packed with activity and meaningful progress across multiple areas. Outside of school, I’ve continued developing my IoT project and learning more ab...
Week #9 - October 13th-October 20th
This week has been one of intense focus and commitment. A major highlight has been my growing involvement in BPA. I’ve been putting a lot of effort into leading the cl...
Week #8 - October 6th-October 13th
This week was a much‑needed reset after a long stretch of busy days. With the five‑day weekend, I finally had the chance to catch up on sleep and recharge, which helpe...
Week #7 - September 29th-October 6th
This week was an emotional roller coaster, marked by both setbacks and meaningful progress. I took the October SAT, which unfortunately turned out to be the most diffi...
Week #6 - September 22nd-September 29th
This week was highlighted by the ISM Symposium, which has easily been my best experience in the program so far. The event gave me the chance to meet an incredible rang...
Week #5 - September 15th-September 22nd
This week, I focused on both preparation and exploration in ISM. I began curating my résumé to highlight my skills and experiences so that I am ready for the upcoming ...
Week #4 - September 8th-September 15th
This week was a meaningful step forward in my ISM journey as I began reaching out to potential mentors through LinkedIn and building contact lists. Taking this initiat...
Week #3 - September 1st-September 8th
This week was filled with many responsibilities and learning experiences. The long weekend provided me with much‑needed time to catch up on a backlog of homework, whic...
Week #2 - August 25th-September 1st
The first few weeks of school have been, as engaging as they were, also challenging. Adjusting to this new schedule that comes with my junior year—managing multiple te...
Week #1 - August 18th-August 25th
This past week has truly been eventful. It’s been a period of adjustment and growth as I settled into the schedule and rhythm of the new school year, my junior year. B...