TRAIN Scholar Sierra Lewis' Blog

Hello everyone and happy Spring!! I come to you with a tale of unexpected twists and turns in my research journey. However, fate had other plans in store for me. Despite our fervent preparations, we encountered an unforeseen obstacle: the absence of the GMO Investigator kit. Yes, you read that right – our essential tool for genetic testing is nowhere to be found. Josh advised ot should show up on Monday so until then I must wait to carry out my full procedures. In the meantime, I will use this unexpected hiatus to regroup, reassess strategies, and explore alternative avenues for advancing my research goals. Stay tuned for future updates on this quest to unravel the mystery of GMO prevalence in our food supply.

It feels good being back after a much needed break! I feel refreshed and ready to tackle th rest of the semester. I have been focused on geting my paper done and I have finished my background for my project which reads:"The use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture has sparked heated debates and controversies, particularly regarding their impact on human health and the environment. One of the central questions is: Are GMOs present in food products without the proper labeling at local grocery stores. This question encompass concerts about the potential risks and benefits associated with consuming genetically modified food. The question at hand revolves around testing grocery store food products, such as corn chips and vegetarian sausages, for the presence of GMOs. This inquiry is motivated by the desire to provide consumers with accurate information about the genetic composition of the foods they purchase and consume regularly.Existing research indicates that GMOs...

Hi mates! This week has presented unexpected health challenges for me, impacting my ability to actively contribute to my project. I find myself momentarily stepping back to prioritize self-care and recovery. While this might set me back a bit on my project timeline, I believe in the power of resilience and the strength of the collective support of Josh. Life often throws unexpected curveballs, and I'm learning to dance with the rhythm of uncertainty. In this process, I've come to appreciate the value of taking a step back to ensure a healthier comeback which will be after spring break and that is okay. I plan to still keep doing up my project reseach while on break in hopes of finding suitable food products to within stand testing for GMOs.

Hi mates I know we all can feel spring break in our bones that is how close we are! It has been a process recovering from mid terms however my menatal health is back on the rise with that all behind me. When it comes to my project it has been a slow start however things are picking up.. I have chosen corn chips to digest if GMOs are present without the consumers prior knowledge. I am excited yet real apprehensive on what I will discover during this project. I do want to also try green veggies just to see if the veggies we have been exposed to are actually good for us and helping us live a more fruitful life or just contributing to the destruction of our health through our environment. Stay tuned for nect week when we go live into discoery.

Hello fellow mates! The weeks are flying me by with no remorse and some how I am still holding on. Josh and I decided to switch my topic this semester to something more my speed and flow with the way my life is progressing these days I am going to continue my reseach on the topic of GMOs which I started last semester and this semester I am planning to expand on that knowlwdge I gained and add more of course. Below is a sample of my complete prospal. Please feel free to give me any pointers or advice that is useful to my reseach and development this time around!