Extraction, Notebook, Poster, Essay, Sequence Analysis

7-19-10
Performed extraction on numerous samples from Marker 34. Exact details located in lab notebook.
Cleaned DNA post-extraction
Saved samples in -20C

Worked on updating my lab notebook including information from Yellowstone, serum bottle preparation, and stereoscope pictures.

Delivered mail as per Wendy

Delivered samples for BET as per Wendy to Jim Nurmi

Began work on poster

7-20-10
Performed extraction on additional samples, also from Marker 34.  Exact details located in lab notebook.
Cleaned DNA post-extraction
Saved samples in -20C

Continued work on poster

Proofread final version of Flagella paper

7-21-10
Reviewed kit for extraction and found that there are not enough SPIN filters. Placed an order with Carolyn for a new kit.

Continued work on poster

Updated lab notebook table of contents

Began work on thin section OLM work.

7-22-10
Completed work on poster (awaiting phylogenetic tree completion)

Read all chapters in the assigned book

Reviewed previously assigned literature (all 5 papers)

7-23-10
Began answering paper questions. After answering them thoroughly I will begin the process of formatting those answers in an essay form, probably early next week.

Approximately 4 hour seminar on how to write grants. It was extremely informative, especially in terms of the stylistic recommendations our speaker made. The lack of jargon and complex writing recommendations stood out the most.