Dr. Andrew Wakefield

I found this video while researching about my topic. In this video, Dr. Andrew Wakefield is a gastrointestinal surgeon. He also likes to study about vaccines in general. He discovered that autism was linked with the three combination vaccine; which includes, measles, mumps and rubella. They call it the MMR vaccine. Dr. Andrew Wakefield lost his career and name for "following the truth his research led him to." There is absolutely no link between any type of vaccine and autism.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4PeLtH6RWY

Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Injections

During my week of thanksgiving vacation I volunteered at the pediatric clinic that I do my mentorship at. I talked with my mentor, Dr. Chen. She was explaining to me the different types of ways you have to inject a vaccine to a patient. If you are giving a subcutaneous injection, you will inject directly into the fatty tissue; meaning under the skin and overlying the muscle.  If you are giving an intramuscular injection, you will inject directly into the deltoid muscle; meaning below the shoulder on the upper arm. I found these two type of ways very interesting because I knew of no such thing.

Blog 11: EQ

1. I reviewed the rule of three for writing an essential question.

2. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
In my opinion, this essential question meets the rule of three criteria. This question isn't a yes or no question and it's easy to have three different kinds of answers for it. This question could also be broken down into sections. First, the person could talk about what it takes to be considered as eating healthy. Then they can talk about what is weight loss and after, they can talk about the several answers for this question.

What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation? 
In my opinion, this essential question meets the rule of three criteria. This question is an open minded question and gets a person to wonder what could be the right answer to this question. There could be several answers to this question, which is why I agree that it fits under the rule of three. The question doesn't send out any confusion, at least it doesn't to me. It's well written and well understanding.

What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
In my opinion, this essential question meets the rule of three criteria. This is question is very broad and doesn't confuse me at all. I know from the beginning of reading this question that they're trying to ask or answer what is important their customers. I believe this question is well written. It could also be written down into sections to when the person presents on this topic.

How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
In my opinion, this essential question meets the rule of three criteria. This question could really make a presentation entertaining because first the person could talk about what an anesthesiologist is. Then the person presenting could have several answers to this question because it's quite broad and when a question is broad, it's easier to answer. This question would be perfect to have three answers then a best answer at the end.

3. After assessing these four essential questions, I still believe that my EQ meets the criteria as "the rule of three." My essential question, "What is the link between vaccines and autism in children?" could be broken down easily into three different sections. The first section would be on pediatrics. The second section of this EQ would be autism. The third section would be the links, this section would include my three answers and my final best answer. My question could and does have several answers to it. It's not a yes or no question and it is very broad which i state again, is a good thing. I believe my essential question meets the rule of three.

Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection

1. What I'm most proud of in my lesson 1 presentation was that I didn't rely on any technology throughout presenting. I went up there and presented everything I knew and discovered because of the research checks we have a week. I felt like I talked about everything I could under the 10 minutes we had. My favorite part of my presentation was my hook activity because I'm so amused by this little girl name Iris Grace. I'm amused of the art she can paint for the age she has. I feel like I did really good on presenting my topic and essential question.

2. The assessment I would give myself would be a solid P. The reason why I think so is because I did everything that was required. My stores and events was backed up with references from my research. I also broke down my essential questions into three different parts (autism, vaccines and links.) I had great stories that I told throughout my presentation. I also met the time requirement. I wouldn't give myself an AE because I don't believe I went above and beyond and the reason for that was because I only did what was required for the P requirement.

3. What worked for me in my lesson 1 presentation was how I broke down my essential question. I feel like the way I broke it down helped me a lot with reaching my time minimum. My essential question is "What is the link between vaccines and autism in children?" I broke it down by first talking about my topic, pediatrics, then I talked about autism then vaccines and then to my conclusion, the links; which is not true because there are no links between vaccines and autism whatsoever. What I think also worked was the way my presentation flowed. I feel like I said everything I needed to say for the class to understand my topic, my essential question and my answers.

4. I can't really say nothing "didn't work" because I met my time and did not go over 10 minutes. I know that when I present I tend to talk really fast; that's one thing I would like to change. Now that I feel more confident talking about my topic to the class I feel more prepared for lesson 2 presentation. The reason why I talk too fast is because I feel anxiety and want to talk about my topic all at once but I know now that all I need to do is slow down and feel calm; and if I keep telling myself that then I'll do better for the next time.

Iris Grace

Iris Grace is a five year old girl who was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. She's just starting to talk but she has one of the most beautiful talents anybody has ever seen. Iris can paint! Her art is so amazing that it came out in the newspaper. Her parents were happy and ok with that because it raised awareness of her condition and inspired other families in similar situations. This story was published globally in 207 different countries in the year of 2013.

Blog 8: Research and Working EQ

1. What is your working EQ?
What is the link between vaccines and autism in children?

2. What is the link between vaccines and autism in children?

• Children who delay vaccines do no better than children who receive vaccines; delaying vaccines cause children to be more at risks for diseases.
• Safety is constantly evaluated and re-evaluated in a system operating independently from the pharmaceutical companies that make vaccines. 
• There is no link between vaccines and autism in children. One of the reasons for Autism could be the kinds of chemical that are spread throughout the air that are known as neurodevelopment toxicants.

3. What is the most important source you have used that has helped you come up with an answer to your working EQ?

The most important sources I have used that have helped me come up with an answer to my working EQ are articles that are published through the Scientific American website. The articles published there are always recent and filled with so much detailed about everything that is going on with today. The link between vaccines and autism in children is still happening as of right now. Scientists have yet found absolutely no link whatsoever.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/

4. Who is your mentor, or where are you doing mentorship, and how does what you are doing relate to your working EQ?

My mentor is Dr. Chen. She's a pediatrician at the pediatric clinic that I do my mentorship at. Autism is nearly seen when the patient is a child. That's when parents start realizing that their child isn't like any other; they start realizing really bad behavioral problems. Working on my mentorship at the pediatric clinic relates to my working EQ because I get to talk to doctors who have either diagnosed Autism or treated a patient with Autism. These doctors have been around children with Autism and can talk to me about the topic. 

Blog 7: Independent Component 1 Approval

1. What I plan to do for my 30 hours of Independent Component is to keep doing the same thing I was doing for mentorship, only this time I will work more with my mentor, Dr. Chen. By that I mean that I will shadow with her more often rather than how much I did for mentorship. I will shadow Dr. Chen and see how she treats her patients, as I'm shadowing her I will write down some questions that I'll have for her to answer by the time she's done seeing patients. After I'm done shadowing with her I will ask her if she could take some time to answer the questions I have for that day.

2. To meet the expectations of showing 30 hours of evidence for my Independent Component I will type out the questions and answers I asked my mentor. That way I have my evidence but I also have answers that will help me for my senior topic.

3. What I will be doing for my Independent Component will help me explore my topic in more depth by, helping me understand and answer my senior topic and essential question. The answers I will receive from my mentor will help me with my senior topic because the questions I will be asking are ones that I knew nothing about and find interest in.

Your Child's Health

I checked this book out from Cal Poly's library. This so far has been my favorite book that I've read and used for research check. Let me talk a little bit about the author. Barton D. Schmitt is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado, a school of medicine. He's an author of more than 100 articles and books for physicians, nurses, and parents. He wrote this book as a guidance for parents. This book talks about what a parent should do if their child comes across any type of behavior or sickness. Anything possible that a parent could be concerned about is in this book.

Blog 6: Second Interview Preparation

1. Who is your mentor and where do they work?
My mentor is Dr. Chen. She’s a pediatrician who works at a pediatric clinic in Pomona, called Sunshine Pediatrics.

2. What five questions will you ask them about their background?

1.   Did you always want to become a pediatrician? If not, what did you want to do? And why?
2.  What college did you attend and what was your major?
3.  Were you the first to attend college or did you have a role model to look up to and follow their steps? If yes, who was it? If no, did you have to be a role model to others? (Siblings, parents, teachers, friends, etc.)
4. What was your first experience like when you became a pediatrician? Was it difficult for you? If so, what was?
5. Was there a point in life where you wanted to just give up and choose an easier career? If yes, when was it? And why did you decide to keep moving forward?

Blog 5: Mentorship Reflection

1. Describe your experience in how you found your mentorship?
I started my community service hours the summer after my freshman year. I volunteered at a pediatric clinic called Sunshine Pediatrics. I found out about this clinic because my younger sister is a patient there. Volunteering at Sunshine Pediatrics has taught me a lot of experience in the field I want to work in. I got close to the doctors there and had a stronger connection with Dr. Chen. I decided I wanted to choose her as my mentor.

2.What has been your most important article you have read so far and why?
Article 2 has been the most important article I have read due to my topic and EQ. The article is about how delaying vaccines only puts children at more risk. It talks about why parents are delaying vaccines for children. This article states how wrong parents are informed about vaccines causing autism. It states how autism is shown with children who haven't even received the MMR vaccine. The MMR vaccine prevents measles. Measles is spread through respiration. The article goes on about the measles outbreak and how it'll keep getting worst if parents are not letting their children receive the recommended vaccines at their age.

Immunizations for Children

On the first week of school, I showed this chart for Show and Tell. This chart shows the vaccines that are recommended for children from birth through 6 years old. Sunshine Pediatrics, the clinic I do my mentorship, has this chart in every room so that the patient's parents can see what their child needs in order to be up to date on their vaccines.

Hepatitis B is the only vaccine babies receive when they are first born. It's recommended that babies receive this vaccine before leaving the hospital after birth.

Pediarix: is a combination of three that include;

• DTaP: Diphtheria 
• HepB: Hepatitis B
• IPV: Polio 

RV: is what they call Rotateq. It's an oral vaccine, meaning it's given through the mouth. Patients are given this vaccine when they're 2, 4 and 6 months. 

Blog 4: Interview Preparation

1. Who do you plan to interview? Why?  
 My mentor, Dr. Chen, is the person I plan on interviewing. The reason why is because she’s my mentor and I feel like my first interview questions should be answered by her.

2. What additional questions do you plan to ask?

1. What do you think is required to become a Pediatrician?
2. What is the most difficult part of working in Pediatrics?
3. What field do you recommend I major in that would be great for this career? 

Blog 3: Topic Choice and Working EQ

1. List your topic here: 
       My senior topic is Pediatrics.

 2. Write a question that helps to focus your research this month: 
       What is the link between vaccines and autism in children?

 3. I posted the working bibliography on the right hand side of the blog.

Blog 2: Summer Mentorship

Literal:

1. Mentorship Hour Log

2. What is the contact name & number of where you volunteered?

The name of my mentor is Dr. Chen. I volunteered at a Pediatric Clinic in Pomona called Sunshine Pediatrics. (909) 397-5205

3. What questions were raised because of the 10 hours of experience? List them.

            1. How often will I have to meet with my mentor?

            2. How many interviews will I need with my mentor?

            3. I want to know if what I’m doing when I volunteer with my mentor works for this project?

Interpretive:

4. What is the most important thing you gained from this experience? Why?

The most important thing I gained from this experience was going inside the rooms with the doctor and seeing her patients. I saw how she would make sure she answered every question the patient’s parent had. Dr. Chen walked into the rooms remembering every patient. She had a nice connection towards every kid. I learned from this that in order to become a Pediatrician you have to be kind with children and make them feel as if you’re their friend.

Applied:
5. What is your senior project topic going to be? How did what you did help you choose a topic? Please explain.

My senior project topic is going to be on Pediatrics. I’ve always wanted to become a Pediatrician. I did my summer mentorship in the same clinic I did my community service hours. I enjoy volunteering at Sunshine Pediatrics. I gain so much experience from the medical assistants and the doctors. Volunteering there makes me more excited on becoming a Pediatrician.

Blog 1: 2 Hour Presentations

What presentations did you see?

• Pharmacy - Dilan D.
• Teaching Elementary - Regina R.
• Criminology - Analysa G.
• Neonantal Nursing Intensive Care - Michelle O.
• Teaching 1st Grade - Xena P.
• Boxing - Alfredo N.
• Woman's Nutrition - Jackie G.
• Basketball - Leo L.
• Physical Therapy - Daniel S.
• Landscaping - Juan R.
• Culinary Arts - Madisyn D.
• Soccer - Jesus O.
• Dentistry - Punit P.
• Marriage & Family Therapy - Jorge M.
• Party Planning - Leslie N.
• Fire Protection - Christian V.

2. What questions do you have that haven't been answered about the senior project? This can be about the senior project in general, any components or about a presentation topic you saw or what they said. 

Does our 1st answer always have to be our best answer? Why are the interviews needed? How many interviews are needed? When do we start working on our independent components? Are only 10 hours of mentorship needed for the whole year or do we later have to make more? 

3. What has the most important part of the senior project based on what you are seeing in the 2-hour presentations?

The most important part of the senior project based on what I was seeing during the presentations was that you really have to choose a topic you enjoy talking about because your presenting on that one topic for a long time. Watching these presentations taught me that I need to know a lot about my topic because I can easily bore the audience. 

4. What topic are you considering doing and why?

The topic I'm considering doing is Optometry because my uncle, that i am very close to, can be my mentor. He's an optometrist. He's always doing tests on me and I've found it quite interesting on how the eye works. My uncle has let me practice on him and I think it would be a fun topic to talk and learn more about. 

5. What are you doing for your summer mentorship?
I'm planning on working with my uncle for my summer mentorship. He's an optometrist. I've seen from the presentations that your mentor is involved in your senior project a lot and that wouldn't be a problem for my uncle and I because he lives down the street from me. It would be easy to communicate with him and call him for anything I need help with.