Author Archives: Jamille Robinson

On April 16th, Boston University was the first US university to announce that it will postpone its Fall semester until January 2021, according to Forbes.  This announcement came as a shock to many as it was the first example of what the new face of higher learning will be in the future.  I’m now forcedContinue reading “COVID-19 and the Future of College Admissions”

We are undoubtedly in unprecedented times, and there is no escaping that our lives have been wholly consumed with news and regulations concerning COVID19. I’m at awe at how this outbreak has touched so many portions of our lives.  I try to look at the bright side of everything; even in tragedy, there is alwaysContinue reading “From an epidemic to a pandemic to an Infodemic”

Tennessee State University has joined every other higher learning institution in the U.S with transitioning to mandatory online education.  One can argue whether the transition was smooth, but this is our reality.  Being forced online has questioned the need for in-person learning.  I’ve been a part of many debates regarding online education. From a personalContinue reading “Has COVID19 reshaped four-year learning institutions?”

In the midst of a pandemic, I feel as if I have to sneak around like I’m an international spy in order to do my research. The title summarizes my sentiments as a researcher at this time.  As a graduate student, I’m trying to keep my research on schedule so that I can graduate andContinue reading “Sneaking to Conduct Research”

I recently wrote a blog entry focusing on the idea of being “scooped” in scientific research. I’m convinced institutional roadblocks and lack of resources can contribute to this unfortunate event. This is my first year at Tennessee State University but it is not my first time being in graduate school nor conducting competitive research. IContinue reading “Do institutional roadblocks build you as graduate student?”

It is every science researcher’s worst nightmare, being “scooped” by another research lab. I am not referring to endless Ben and Jerry’s scoops but rather when the research project you have proposed or are currently working on ends up being published out the blue by another research lab. It is a feeling that makes anyContinue reading ““Scooped”:The fine art of dealing with your research being yanked away”