Summer Plans

Hello, readers! I set up this blog last summer to chronicle my experiences working in Mexico for Amor Ministries, hence the name, Jacob con clavos (clavos being Spanish for nails). This summer, I plan to take it up again, hopefully posting more frequently this time than last.

I'll be leaving Texas at the end of May for Minneapolis, where I will be working at the University of Minnesota. What draws me to Minnesota is an REU (research experience for undergraduates) in mechanical engineering, which I have chosen as my field of study. I will be working under Jane Davidson, the director of the solar energy lab at the University, and while I do not yet know the exact details of my work, I know it will be in solar energy, which I am really excited about.

I look forward to being on the cutting edge of solar research, going to Twins games, enjoying the beautiful Minneapolis weather, and making friends with my fellow researchers. More details to come once I find out more. Have a great summer and thanks for reading!