I am a postdoc at Baylor College of Medicine with an NIH K12 award (IRACDA). We are hosting the annual national IRACDA conference in Houston this year and postdocs are asked to give talks about trying to introduce new learning models and technology into the classroom. My experience so far with students wanting to present and upload to the GEOSET website has been amazing. Students were even asking if they could record two presentations to include undergraduate research. Students WANT to do this and it is a fantastic learning experience for them.

Melissa Suter, PhDBaylor College of MedicineREACH IRACDA

Making the GEOSET recording was an exciting and rewarding process. Through this final project I learned a lot about compiling information from credible sources and giving a professional presentation. The idea alone of a website designed to help students understand complex concepts through the efforts of other students is commendable.

Having my presentation on the GEOSET website would mean a lot to me. I always strive to help other students especially when it comes to understanding concepts. Through my presentation, students can learn about cell signaling and how that relates to the etiology and treatment of her2 positive breast cancer.

- Abir Khan University of Houston Downtown

I really liked the idea of uploading my project to GEOSET because when I was preparing my presentation I became more aware of how to organize my powerpoint to help an audience understand the subject. Instead of searching the internet for any photos slightly related to my topic I decided to create my own images. This way I could manipulate them to help an audience better understand what pathways drugs used to function. Overall it was a great experience that forced me to put my best effort because I knew this could be seen by a graduate program, or future employer. It was beneficial opportunity that I would like to take advantage of by recording my own research I do in the Medical center throughout the year so future graduate committees can see what work I have done.   

- Marlyn DavilaUniversity of Houston Downtown

The project I worked on was challenging but amazing. At first, it was hard to start it, but the topic itself and all the interesting information about it, fascinated me and drove me more into it. In order to put my final project together, it was very helpful to see other videos posted on the website. It was really impressive the good quality and outstanding presentations made by other participants and that inspired me to do my best. I think that this type of project is a great possibility to explore an individual’s skills. Furthermore, I believe that recording this type of video is a suitable and an interactive methodology for the complex learning process and appreciation of science and its importance.I feel that to be on the GEOSET website is a great opportunity and an honor. It let me share my experience, work and knowledge as well as build confidence about such things that I am capable of doing and accomplish. I am so thankful to be a part of it.

- Angelica MedinaUniversity of Houston Downtown