Learning

01Sep09

Just a quick note in my break from reading . . .

Classes have started this week and I’ve already had readings and project guidelines thrown at me. Since I am only taking classes part time, I have plenty of time (years!) to think of my final capstone (thesis) project, however some things have already struck my interest. During orientation we had the opportunity to hear from lots of the faculty and what sorts of research they are doing. One of the areas that I find particularly interesting is that of technology that aids senior citizens — allowing them more freedom, graceful aging and the ability to be more independent. The program here is called E.T.H.O.S – Ethical Technology in the Homes of Seniors.

While “old people” don’t interest most people, I love them and think it would be great if there were more technologies to help them live more fulfilled lives in their later years. So anyway, I look forward to learning more and hopefully in the rest of my time as a graduate student I will be able to find the time to do some work with the program and perhaps come up with an idea for my capstone that involves seniors.

And I miss my grandma . . .

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