Day 34

Today I spent most of the day continuing to write my research paper for the REU. I focused particularly on the methodology and framework of the risk matrix. I talked extensively about why I chose to use a risk matrix to evaluate my risk factors, as well as acknowledging the drawbacks that came along with it. I make it clear that it was a fairly arduous process that required invaluable input from my colleagues and the graduate students. I also talk about case studies for the two risk factors that I identified as most severe, in order to demonstrate how I used them to establish "key takeaways" for each of the risk factors. Tomorrow I will continue to work in finishing my research paper, as well as compiling a PowerPoint for my presentation on Thursday. 

Here is the link to my current version of the research paper: Research Paper