Similarly to Day 1, Day 2 at FHI 360 was jam-packed with meetings and projects. Our day started off with a meeting with Dr. Kavita Nanda, the director of medical research, who enlightened us on contraceptive device specifics. Following this, Hope, Caroline, Maddie and I took advantage of an hour of free time by beginning our first group project. We were tasked to answer the following question: how might we use social media based platforms to support feedback from adolescents on contraceptive methods? In essence, we needed to come up with a survey that is not only fun, but also accessible and create a powerpoint depicting our pitch. Upon brainstorming, we decided to create a knock of version of Tinder; instead of profiles of people, there are profiles of side effects, and you swipe up or down to chose which side effects are less (or more) bothersome. To complement this app, decided to institute a Tinder Online that is accessible by desktops, allowing a wider audience to be able to participate. I’d say we made a big dent in this project, and the hour flew by quickly.
After Maddie and Hope left to meeting with Stevie Daniels to learn more about collecting photos, my day got interesting. Caroline and I began another project regarding possible private donors, and I was tasked with typing approximately 170 names into an excel spreadsheet so we could begin categorizing and grouping them. I had already written the first 50 or so names, and was able to finish the rest 25 or so minutes later. I quickly saved (or so I thought) the document before exiting it, allowing Caroline to simultaneously edit on the online version. Once I opened the document on excel online, I was horrified to realize all of my work had deleted! 🙁 I Only the 50 names previously saved remained…I took a few deep breathes and then proceeded to retype the rest of the names, being extra careful to ensure my work saved. Just like the prior project, Caroline and I made a substantial dent into this project; however, we still have ways to go. When Maddie and Hope’s meeting ended, we enjoyed a nice lunch at Mellow Mushroom before attending two more meetings, yielding two more projects: one of them being professional stalking.
In short, I had another fantastic day at FHI 360, and I am looking forward to returning tomorrow!!!
