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In May, there was multiple news surrounding the vaccine development for COVID-19 prevention. As I am writing this blog, seven companies are conducting human clinical trials for their vaccine candidates, nine more that are undergoing preclinical testings. The news buzz has been around the three top contendents, 1) the US-owned Moderna, 2) the UK-based the […]
COVID-19 Vaccine: An arms race? Read More »
As an instructor at the University, the Spring 2020 semester was the most challenging one. At the same time, I was also a student in an online MA creative writing program. This unique combination of being an instructor and a student at the same time has given me a special perspective that allows me to
Online learning vs. Traditional Learning (1): 5 Tips to be Successful in Online Courses Read More »
On Thursday, 5/28/2020, I attended an ACS webinar about how mRNA technology is being applied in therapeutics and vaccine development. The presentation was given by Dr. James D. Thompson from Moderna, the company that is currently developing one of the most promising vaccines for COVID-19. I am going to use the most non-technological language to
When I was in Hong Kong, I had already chosen to focus on the sciences-track. All of my classes were science-oriented since Form 4 (10th grade). By the time I came to the US, I had not touched any social sciences and art classes for more than two years, with the exception of economics. I
Cutting from “The Unexpected Colony” Read More »
The Spring 2020 semester has ended for more than two weeks, but I am still so busy every day! This semester was crazy for everyone in the school, the students, the faculty, and the administrator. This, of course, has led to many chaotic moments. I happen to be in two of the above three roles
The semester is over, but I am still so busy! Read More »
Today, well, I started the launching of this website on May 23, 2020, and I am wrapping up the first day of the official launch on May 24, 2020. It was a HUGE task to set up my own learning platform across Youtube, Facebook, and on my own website. And it is not even close
The Official Launch! Read More »
So I have never built a modern website. The work behind a website building is way more than I could have ever imagined. I have spent hours watching tutorial videos on YouTube. So far, I only know the basics. I can see how building a website can make money, because if I had the money,
Building a Website Read More »
Way too difficult! This is so difficult. I don’t know what I am doing.
Learning how to build a Blog Read More »
