Today we begun a series of stability tests. These tests are conducted to see if the pH of the samples affects the stability and consistency of the results. This will benefit ILS because less reruns will have to be completed if a pattern is found in the results that could change how they test their samples. This could simplify the process that they follow and make it more consistent if an answer is found in the data. This series of tests consists of one at normal pH, one at pH 3 and one at pH 9. Today we ran the test for normal pH and found the correct ratio of sample to NH4OH stock solution to make the pH 9 solution that will be tested tomorrow. After the standard samples were run through the LCMS, the data was reviewed and some of the bell curves of the retention times were re-integrated to make the data more precise. I’m excited to see if the results of this series will help ILS with their operations!
Tag: Day 2
Day 2
Day 2Today was my second day at SAS as a part of the Cary Academy Work Experience Program, and I ventured into the world of Human Resources in Building Q. I started to day chatting to Bethany LeClair, the Associate University Recruiting Specialist for SAS, and she was able to explain to me the different departments within HR and their functions. After that, I met with Laura Allen, a HR Business Partner, and many of her associates – all of whom had many interesting and wacky stories from their time in HR. One of the funniest stories they shared was of a groundskeeper who asked if he could wear a kilt whilst he worked. HR agreed that he could wear one if he wanted; however, soon the department was inundated with complaints of a groundskeeper who had been inadvertently exposing himself. Indeed, it was the man who had requested to wear a kilt. Soon after, HR informed the worker that indeed, he was required to wear underpants with his kilt. If there’s anything I take away from my visit to HR, it’s that there’s never a dull moment!
French West Vaughan Day 2 !!
Today was super busy at the office – we were in meetings all morning. It was really interesting to see such a strong group dynamic as people worked through different topics. We learned that one of the employees had a grilling accident that burnt off his eyebrows, but he also has contacts at Rolling Stone and Esquire. While learning more about the people at FWV, we also learned more about the agency, in that it does more than just PR work – it also produces logos and graphics, videos, and snapchat filters. At the end of the day, we were given a little time to brainstorm our own ideas for a campaign to celebrate Wilmington, NC’s facebook page reaching 100k likes, which we will hopefully continue to work on tomorrow!
Day 2 – If at first you fail, try again
A few days ago a large order of monogrammed hats was placed at Halie’s and the lead associate was quick to accept it, without realizing the complications that come with it. The woman who was in charge of monogramming stared at Devra wide-eyed as she told her the order that they were to complete by Friday. The monogrammer had never worked with hats, and is still getting equipped with the new machinery. She attempted for several hours to get the angle of the hat in the small spaced monogramming machine, eventually damaging the product. She tried countless times, and I could hear each new attempt as it was accompanied by “again??” or profane words that should not be repeated. Unfortunately, the loss to the company was greater than what the order was worth, so Halie’s had to cancel the order and explain to the customer that it was impossible to fulfill the order within such a short deadline. This was such a great learning experience because it showed the dedication and hard work that goes into each product that we so often take for granted. Today I learned that perseverance is key, and even if it doesn’t work in the end, it is worth the journey!
Day 2
Though most tell of the horrific first day travel dilemmas, I experienced mine today. I found out the hard way that when you type in a Durham address, you might not get to the correct place… or even an actual place. My address took me to a lovely stop sign. Don’t get me wrong there were numerous work experience opportunities to be held at this stop sign! I struggled to find an actual address to type in but could not manage to find the FHI360 address through the maps app. However, I somehow managed to find my way via landmarks.
Today was a nice and busy day. We were given several tasks. Our jobs include creating a game for girls to use that helps them select the contraception method best suited for them, sorting through 100 names each and labeling their association with FHI360, helping script and design a new video for FHI360, and creating new and updated presentations.
Wednesday, May 31st – Research, Research, and more Research
As I walked to my desk today, and opened my laptop I was greeted with a long email full of task. Most of my day was spent researching, and learning more about North Carolina. I took away from today that there is a lot going on around me, and I learned about St. Augustine Universities track and field team, and the advancement of STEM. The main takeaway I got from the research is how to write. Often this year we wrote analytically, so it was different to write as a journalist. With the assistance of Mrs. Holt-Noel she communicated the importance of consist writing especially on social media. Next, I learned more about the business side of the job. I got to understand the logistics of organizing rerun shows, and when they air. There is so much more to learn, so that means a lot more research!
-Kennedy Byrd
Day 2: Dog Training Camp
Today, Adrienne and I got to work with another dog training organization called Dog Training Camp, USA. It was pretty different from Teamworks Dog Training in that they didn’t always do their training at their location and they also didn’t emphasize positive reinforcement as much. Today we took the dogs they were boarding/training on a walk in Waverly. We walked the dogs in circles in order to get them prepared for the walk we took and also to calm them down a little bit. What I noticed that was different from Teamworks was the fact that this camp taught their dogs to walk with them and sit by tugging at the collar around their necks. This was quite different from the positive reinforcement we saw at the other location. Although I wasn’t that keen on tugging on the collars, I admired how the dogs knew exactly what to do when their owner did that action. They instantaneously sat down or stopped walking. My favorite pup there was a beagle named Chance who was very lovable and was always opening to cuddling with Adrienne and I. He was absolutely adorable! The walk was really calming and the dogs seemed pretty worn out by the end, but it was pretty cool to be able to compare the two different types of training methods.
Day 2
I had a very eventful 2nd day with the promo team. I was once again working a game, but today I was more involved rather than just observing. Today the Bulls hosted Bark in the Park, an event where dozens of fans brought their dogs to the game and walked them through the field before the game started. Luckily, I got to hang out on the field and guide the pet owners during the walk so I got to pet some really adorable dogs. My favorite part of today was taking part in one of the races. The team was short handed so they asked me to step in as Annie, a giant, top-heavy, cartoon mascot costume. Not only did Annie give me about 4 feet in height, she was extremely difficult to walk in. I, however, still ran the boundary of the field alongside two other “Bulls’ Racers” in a competitive race to capture a bone. Although I lost the race due to the awkwardness of the costume and my inability to run with it on, the crowd still cheered for me and applauded my 3rd place victory. Following the race, I got to walk through the stands, still dressed as Annie, and take pictures with kids. I really enjoyed my time today and even though it was not easy, I really enjoyed playing Annie for a little while.
Day 2
Today I had to arrive a little early to get a seat at the Appropriations Committee meeting where they would be going over the budget for this year and the potential one for next year. I stayed for the Education and Health and Human Services section, which took 2 hours before I admittedly got bored and left. At 11:30 there was a free lunch provided by The North Carolina Optometric Society and the lobbying firm that was representing them. Apparently, like with the architect and the interior designers, optometrists and ophthalmologists have been at odds, in a “scope of practice” dispute and have been lobbying the General Assembly for a few years. After lunch, I spoke with Rep. Martin for a bit and went over what happened at the Appropriations meeting, and I got the chance to ask questions. He took me to the press corps to meet some of the reporters. He introduced me to Rose Hoban, a writer for North Carolina Health News. I followed back out to the lunch, which was still going on. I watched her take pictures of it for her article as she described the “scope of practice” disputes and how they’ve effected the medical industry. She also talked about the “giant river of money that flows under the General Assembly” and how lobbyists work to influence lawmakers. She stopped and talked to one of the lobbyists working at the lunch. She was very critical of his work, but they were pretty friendly. She was super interesting to talk to and I’m glad I got to meet her. After, she spoke with Rep. Martin and his Legislative Assistants and I about the situation in Washington. Soon, it was time for Appropriations to meet again to discuss amendments that had to be in by noon that day. This was far more entertaining than that morning as there was more debate and discussion. Reps tried to “steal’ money away from programs for their benefit, to the outrage of others. The meeting would go on far past when I was supposed to go home, so at 4 I called it a day. I’m really looking forward to tomorrow and what the budget ended up looking like!
Day 2
Today, I shadowed someone from the sales and presales division. My host took us to meet with different people in the division to see what they did, since there are multiple facets of this division. When we met with her manager, her manager found out that I played cello. Apparently, cello is her favorite instrument, and we started talking about music and how one time when she was at a concert, she saw a bassist pass out. When I told her that I was doing a music camp in New York during the summer, she asked me to send her a video of me playing. I was surprised because this was request was a little random, so I wasn’t really ready for it. My surprised face must have looked very disinterested because she thought that I was not too happy about that idea. She must’ve really wanted to hear me play because she then said, “I don’t care. I don’t have a business card, but here is my email, and just send me a video. Don’t lose it” as she handed me a sticky note. It was really awkward afterwards since both my host and Max kept making fun of me on how disinterested a looked even though that wasn’t the look I was going for. I learned a lot of things about the process of sales, and an important thing as I move forward: don’t show my surprised face if I want to look interested in something.
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