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August 2006 - Jon Akins

  • Back to School

    So I've completed three days of classes so far and I can tell my undergraduate degree was not in Bioengineering. Monday. I had two classes: Molecular Cell Biology and Biophysis I and Human Physiology. The Bio class was very intimidating going into, but...
  • I am officially a GSR

    I found out this week that I will recieve a GSR (Graduate Student Researcher) position in January. This means that I will receive full tuition, approximatly $1300 stipend, and free medical health care for myself and a slight discount for Nancy. In Jan...
  • Vegas Baby!!

    I just got back from Las Vegas yesterday and thought I should let you guys know how the trip went. Business wise it was great and we accomplished a lot, plus I got another gentleman on board to help with proofing the document I will submit in October...
  • My first day

    My first day was what I expected. I read old publications all day and then asked a question about a certain subject called wavelets, and I got three textbooks on the subject. Two generic books and one specifically for biomedical engineers. The toughest...
  • Starting Work

    I'm starting work tomorrow at the Seating and Soft Tissue Biomechanics Lab, but I'm still not sure about my role or funding or pay or hours or anything. Tomorrow will be very informative, hopefully. I've been reading some of the research publications...
  • Our Trip to Lake Erie

    Nancy and I went to Lake Erie last Wednesday through Sunday for our 2nd Anniversary. It was a blast!! It rained on us almost everyday, but it was only really bad on Thursday and Friday. We stayed at a campsite that lets you camp right on the beach. We...
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