1. Deciding on PhD Research Topic Discussion w/ Dr. Salamo – Advice on direction and his wants from me Oxides vs Arsenides – No pref from Dr. Salamo – Strong device motivation Start working on a project – Experience w/ Vasyl in Arsenide devices and noise – None w/ Zhaou and oxides

2. Doing Research Problem: not putting in enough time and not working on a specific project Behind on school work – Got relief of GK-12 duties – Focused on school work and no research Start working with oxides to experience what it has – Specific problems unknown – Evaluate Zhaou as a Post-Doc

3. Developing Professionalism Communication – Timely & Definitive – Consistent: weekly reports to Post Doc – Always “Why” to Dr. Salamo Being a helper – Solving problems