Introduction to Me

My name is Clayton Peterson and I am a first year student here at The Ohio State University. Currently, I am delving into mathematics and economics, with plans to expand into physics next year.

What will I major in? I don’t know yet. I entered OSU with the plan of majoring in finance, but reflection on that choice has led me to believe that it was ill-considered. Right now, my plan is to explore my various interests and see where that takes me.

I am the one wearing the suspenders.

Year in Review

  1. So far, I have developed an awareness of the global medical community  and other cultures through my research. In the research that I do, I work with a German neurosurgeon and I have learned about German culture. In the future, I plan to work more toward a greater global awareness through travel to Germany for my research.
  2. I work in a spinal cord injury research lab here at Ohio State. I work on various projects related to this and have written about my research to get undergraduate research scholarship. In the future, I plan on publishing papers on what I am working on in the lab, presenting my research, and graduating with honors research distinction.
  3. I think the rigor of the classes that I have completed and the plan for future coursework is a sound testament to my commitment to the goal of academic enrichment. After graduation, I plan on going into a medical scientist training program and getting my dual MD-PhD degree. I am very interested in medical research. I chose Neuroscience as my major as the brain is a very fascinating, complicated mechanism that I would like to better understand and consequently produce better treatments for its ailments. I have strong curriculum foci in chemical and mathematical foundations, and I would like to apply methods from these disciplines to my future research.
  4. I am developing leadership skills through my involvement in the neuroscience ambassador program, which has the goal of outreach and advocacy for the the neuroscience program here at Ohio State. I am also in the process of applying to be a mathematics TA for this upcoming autumn semester, for which I would have many responsibilities associated with making sure the students really connect with the material being presented to them in lecture, advocating for their success in the class.
  5. I have volunteered about one hundred hours this year in downtown Columbus at Grant Medical Center. There I work varying jobs from cleaning and preparing beds in the PACU to holding babies in the NICU to free up nurses to complete more important tasks. I have also volunteered at a variety of events associated with epilepsy education and awareness over the course of the past two semesters. I plan to to continue working on volunteer projects like these and perhaps also participate in a Remote Area Medical trip.

 

 

 

G.O.A.L.S.

[ “G.O.A.L.S.” is a place where students write about how their planned, current, and future activities may fit into the Honors & Scholars G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement. For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.

Global Awareness: Students cultivate and develop their appreciation for diversity and each individual’s unique differences. For example, consider course work, study abroad, involvement in cultural organizations or activities, etc .
Original Inquiry: Honors & Scholars students understand the research process by engaging in experiences ranging from in-class scholarly endeavors to creative inquiry projects to independent experiences with top researchers across campus and in the global community. For example, consider research, creative productions or performances, advanced course work, etc.
Academic Enrichment: Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
Leadership Development: Honors & Scholars students develop leadership skills that can be demonstrated in the classroom, in the community, in their co-curricular activities, and in their future roles in society.
Service Engagement: Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community.]

Career

[“Career” is where you can collect information about your experiences and skills that will apply to your future career.  Like your resume, this is information that will evolve over time and should be continually updated.   For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

Artifacts

[Artifacts are the items you consider to be representative of your academic interests and achievements. For each entry, include both an artifact and a detailed annotation.  An annotation is a reflective description of the artifact that attempts to communicate its significance.  For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

About Me

[Your “About Me” is an introduction and should provide insight into who you are as a person and a learner.  This should include a picture of you that is appropriate in a professional/academic context. This information should be continually updated.  For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio.  Delete these instructions and add your own post.]