Overview

During my first co-op work term, I worked as a research assistant with an interdisciplinary team of researchers on the Manufactured Ecosystems project. This position helped me develop transferable skills that will benefit my career.

Job Description

Throughout my work term, I took on various technical tasks, showcasing my adaptability and versatility. I applied my UI/UX skills to website development, used Python scripting for task automation, and contributed to various other deliverables.

Learning Goals

• Deepen my understanding of transdisciplinary research and appreciate diverse fields by engaging with various disciplines and integrating their perspectives.
• Enhance my technological literacy by improving my web development attributes, UI/UX design skills, and ability to implement software solutions.
• Ensure organizational time management practices while working remotely.

Skills Learned

• Email Communication
• Oral Communication
• Time Management
• Website Development
• Task Automation

Key Deliverables/Projects

• Restructured Website Content: Provisioning Services
• Restructured Website Content: Regulating Services
• Restructured Website Content: Cultural Services
• Restructured Website Content: Supporting Services
• Created an Online Article Analyzing Tool
• Created Software to Analyze Abstracts