In less than 3 hours I will be boarding my plane to Tempe, Arizona where the temperature will be at least 115 degrees for today and tomorrow. This will not be my first time to traveling to Tempe as I did research in the same area with Mathematical Biology. This opportunity to go back and do a different field of research will allow me to see people I haven’t seen in almost a year. I look forward to reuniting with all of my friends that live in the Arizona Region.

In preparation for my trip, my parents loaded me with tons of information on safe travel and jet lag, there is a 3 hour time difference. They warned me not to call them anytime past 8 pm my time, 11 pm their time, for they will not answer the phone. Other than the small jokes that were passed, they helped me make sure I have everything I need before they drop me off at the airport.

Regarding the research and schedule with Dr. Alford, Dr. Bi, and Dr. Westerhoff I can expect to learn a lot about photocatalytic activity of nanoparticles for reactive oxygen species production. Tuesday will be the first day I will start my lab training to help prepare me set of the experiments I will be conducting with Dr. Bi.

I am very exited to meet everyone and stay in Arizona for the next 7 weeks, although I wish the weather was a little cooler.