Sprint #3

When: Due Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.

What: Review assignment 2 of Resume and Complete Mock Interview Assignment and write a reflection in "Sprint 3: Professional Development".

Where: Complete the knowledge check for this professional development training on Gradescope in the assignment "Sprint 3: Professional Development".

Why: Mock interviews are important because they provide a valuable opportunity to practice and refine your interviewing skills in a low-stakes environment. Refining these skills will prepare you to crush your interview and secure your internship or job.

When: Due Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.

What: Watch this video about How to Read a Scientific Paper (stop at 7:30) and then fill out the reflection questions in Gradescope. Next, using the techniques learned in the video, read this scientific paper When Zombie Attack! and answer the accompanying questions in Gradescope.

Where: Complete the knowledge check for this professional development training on Gradescope in the assignment "Sprint 3: Professional Development".

Why: In Corporate Partners, often students spend the first few weeks of their project conducting literary analyses to get background information on their project. Learning how to read these texts efficiently and effectively will save you time and allow you to get the most out of the research.

When: Due Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.

What: Watch the following video Implicit Biases: Lesson #1 - Schemas (3 minutes).

Where: Complete the reflection for this professional development training on Gradescope in the assignment "Sprint 3: Professional Development".

Why: Schemas are crucial for efficiently processing everyday events, but they can also lead to unconscious biases. It is essential to understand and recognize the existence of these biases and implement strategies to mitigate their negative impacts.