Hi, my name is Mecca Muhammad and I am a junior at MSU this year. I am currently working on obtaining a dual degree while being on a pre-med track. My first major is in Kinesiology with a minor in Health Promotion. My second major is in Neuroscience with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience. I am from Ann Arbor, MI, and live about five minutes from the University of Michigan. I enjoy running, baking, and painting in my spare time.
I am excited for the sixth week because we will create a data map construction using flourish. I am nervous to learn about audacity as I have never tried it before however, I am willing to learn. The change to online has been a bit of an adjustment as I enjoy learning in a classroom setting. With all of my classes being online it has made me adjust the way I study and try to retain the information that is being taught.
Hi Mecca, it is so nice to learn more about you! Thank you for this thoughtful post. Your interests and background in STEM are really fascinating and I am always interested in hearing about how STEM students came to a history class (besides being a social sciences requirement, of course!). I think because of these interests, you can bring a profound perspective to this class and how quantitative and computational skills can change the way we think about history.
Audacity has a small learning curve, but it is one of the best (and most accessible) audio editing softwares available. Our class visit with Dan that week will include a full tutorial, but be sure to ask questions if you have any! I look forward to hearing more about your thoughts and experiences this semester!