Link to final project: https://statisticsbehindmlbcontracts.blogs.bucknell.edu/

I had such a great time working as a part of the DSSRF program this summer.  I learned so many new digital skills, including Tableau, WordPress, and TimelineJS.  These tools were a big part of my project, and I think they were incredibly useful for its enhancement.  I also obtained a better grasp of my time management skills.  Working on a project without specific deadlines along the way was a new challenge for me.  I, like most other students, are used to completing assignments within a certain time frame.  Here, the only large deadline was the end of the eight-week period (although there were some smaller deadlines along the way).  I learned a lot about how I function in this sort of environment, and that experience will help me if I find myself in similar situations in the future.  

I also appreciate the opportunity to work on something that interests me.  I cared deeply about how my project turned out, and much of that was because I was so invested in the work I was doing.  I really wanted to find the answer to my research question.  The ability to choose my own research project was one of the most attractive features of the DSSRF program, and I was not disappointed.  I am grateful to have been a part of this cohort, and I would highly recommend DSSRF to interested students next summer.