This is my XML file to show my blog throughout the school year. It doesn't show any of my blog from the summer.
October 4, 2014 - First Day -
Today, we learned about presentations and what we are going to accomplish this year. We
also learned work ethics and how we should present ourselves at work. Also, we met other
apprentices and staff members that we would work with later in the future.
October 11, 2014 - How do you know? -
Today, we learned about different measurements and evidence/proof known in our world. We
looked at different science words and how they apply to our science world. Also, we looked
at different problems for example, bouncing two balls on different surfaces. We found out
how computers use a base 2 system and other interesting facts.
October 18, 2014 - Modeling -
Today we learned about diffusion and modeling. We used Microsoft Excel to create models of
diffusion. We did different models, starting with temperature colors, then pets, and
finally diseases. We learned different variables you can use to make scrolls on Microsoft
Excel. We also reviewed the four four's assignment that we started last week.
November 1, 2014 - Command Lines -
Today, we learned about unix. We learned different command lines like 'cd' and 'ls' in
terminal. We also learned how to make, edit, move, copy and delete files using terminal. Lastly, we
also learned about why not to use Microsoft Word for making websites and why text editing
sites should be used.
November 8, 2014 - Modeling -
Today, we learned more command lines, like how to copy files from servers. We learned
how we can edit files from home when working on projects. We also started using Vensim for
system-based modeling. We made a model to show infected people, susceptible people, recovered
people, and those who have died from the disease. We worked with box variables, rates, auxiliary
variables, and connectors on Vensim.
November 15, 2014 - Modeling -
Today, we finished learning about Vensim. We used box variables, rates, auxiliary variables,
and connectors to finish our model. We started using Agent Sheets today. We made a agent-based
model to show susceptible people, infected people, immune people, and dead people and their
relationship. We learned different behaviors with Agent Sheets.
November 22, 2014 - Partner Modeling -
Today, Ojas, Megan, and I started our partner modeling project. Megan started with the Vensim
part of the project and Ojas and I started the agent sheets modeling. We made fish, tagged
fish, and seals to present our model. We finished our first model with a normal model without
any tagged fish and we are finishing our second model now.
December 6, 2014 - Partner Modeling -
Today, I continued our project with AgentSheets. I recreated our first AgentSheets, then I added
the second AgentSheets with tagged fish and and I'm starting to add tagged seals for the last
AgentSheets. Next week, I'm planning on finishing the AgentSheets project.
December 13, 2014 - Last Day of Shodor For the Quarter -
Today, Ojas and I finished our AgentSheets Model. We finished our balance, current, and rebalance
AgentSheets model. These models represent fishes, seals, tagged fishes, and tagged seals. I am also
finishing my website.
February 7, 2015 - First Day of Spring Shodor -
Today, we started programming concepts. We started with a program called "Bouncing Particles"
where we changed the width, height, and other variables in the program. Then, we looked
at error consuls and how we can experiment and use them. Afterwards, we looked at
making a program that can convert celsius to fahrenheit. We ended with making a program
that can tell math quadrants.
February 21, 2015 - Programming Concepts -
Today, we finished learning about if statements and loops and how and where to use them.
We also began learning about objects, arrays, and functions. We learned about
how and where to use objects, arrays, and functions. We also learned to use
a combination of objects and functions.
March 7, 2015 - First Day of Partner Project -
Today, we started the programming concepts project. It involves using fish
and seals like our first project, but instead of using AgentSheets, we
are programming. We made the fish and seal reproduce and we gave them
eating resources. Next week, we will finish the project.
March 14, 2015 - Partner Project -
Today, my partner Lesley and I finished our programming project. We completed
adding the scent to tagged fish, how to track the number of seals and fish,
and added untagged fish. We have prepared ourselves for when we present
next time at Shodor.
April 4, 2015 - First Day of Parallel Computing -
Today, we began parallel computing. We learned how to bring up VirtualBox
and liberate bccd. We also learned about the top 500 supercomputers from
November 2014. The United States has 6 of the top 10 supercomputers in
the top 500 list. Blue Waters, a supercomputer in Illinois, has decided
not to become part of the top 500 list even though it could be placed
in the list. Today, we started a completely new topic, and I can't wait
to get more into programming concepts in parallel computing.
April 18, 2015 - Parallel Computing -
Today, we revisited BCCD. We learned about the language C which is used
in parallel computing. We leasrned how to make a program that calculates
the area of a circle. We are now working on how to calculate pi by dividing
a circle into 10 rectangles.
May 9, 2015 - Make-Up Day -
Today, I finished my magic 8 ball program that I missed and I presented
my Seals and Fish Project. The magic 8 ball project was extremely interesting
because it was made from a series of if statements. I enjoy working with
if statements in computer programming. Also, I presented my Seals and Fish
computer program. It was amazing to revisit my project after some time.
May 9, 2015 - Make-Up Day Part 2 -
Today, I finished the parallel computing program. My parallel program finds
the value of pi. I also finished my website. All my projects are finished
on my website.