Assignment Question
Using the follow questions as guides write me a letter of interest. Add specific skills and make it sound personal and high quality. Make sure to integrate the technical skills that i have learned during my projects and how that would make me a better candidate. UBC Data Science The UBC Master of Data Science (MDS) helps you take your career to the next level, giving you the technical foundation and real-world data experience to effectively translate data into knowledge, communicate its stories and aid decision-makers to make the right choices. We’re looking for students who have a passion for learning and for data science, a strong work ethic, a burning intellectual curiosity and good communication and technical writing skills. Your specific area of academic interest (research topic you want to work on) How your past education and other experiences have prepared you to be successful in the graduate program Background about myself Thesis: Characterizing cortical responses to KINARM Exoskeleton sensorimotor tasks using fNIRS (functional near-infrared spectroscopy) in healthy young adults. Conducting comprehensive data collection, analysis, and interpretation to contribute to the advancement of neurotech solutions with potential applications in healthcare, brain-computer interfaces, rehabilitation, and cognitive neuroscience. Tools used: Dexterit-E, Aurora, MATLAB, IBM SPSS, REDCap. I want to use data science to increase healthcare quality and make improvements on patient outcomes, treatment efficacy, and overall healthcare delivery. Add how this program is going to help me improve that. What you hope to achieve in the graduate program Why this particular program at UBC is the best place for you to pursue your interests I am particularly drawn to the program’s emphasis on translating data into actionable insights and its commitment to producing graduates who excel in both technical and communication skills. As someone deeply committed to bridging the gap between data and decision-making, I believe the MDS program at UBC will provide the perfect platform for me to achieve my goals. State any work you have done in this area already (mention specific skills/techniques you have picked up). Connect your area of interest to work being done in the program (mention specific faculty members and projects). Refer to academic publications that have informed your interest (use correct citation as footnote). Mention any publications, presentations or conferences you have been a part of. Show an understanding of the type of work done in the department, and provide an explanation of what you want to study, which should match up with some of the research interests in the faculty. Why UBC? Why this program? Be clear about what you want to do in the program and how the program can support you. Indicate your well thought out and informed ideas, but allow them to be malleable. Sketch out a potential research agenda with room for further development and show interest in both a particular research area as well as alternative projects. Be clear. Avoid repetition. Watch out for spelling mistakes and typos, irrelevant personal information, information already contained in other parts of your application, as well as general statements of enthusiasm, empty loyalty, and vague references without any details. Most importantly, don’t forget to proofread. Why are you interested in this field of study? What is your background and how does it relate? Can you describe your previous research experience and how it has formed your current interests? What is your motivation for proposing a particular research path? Are you able to connect your area of interest to work being done in the program? Is there anything the admissions committee should be aware of that is not addressed in other parts of your application? Show your understanding of the field of study For research-based programs, describe your previous research experience and how it has informed your current interests. Demonstrate your understanding of the field of study and have a detailed sense of the research that you want to conduct. Your previous education should have prepared you for this research, even if it was in another field. You will not be held to this proposal as interests and opportunities can shift, but you should be ready to discuss some specifics of your plans, especially when applying to PhD programs. For course-based and professional graduate programs describe your knowledge of the field of study and how it relates to your goals. Show your motivation – Explain your motivation for proposing a particular research path or aiming for a professional goal. Detail why you are interested in this program and university. Programs love to see what new perspectives, interests and passions you’ll bring to the department and to the field of study! Tell your story – What has brought you to this point of applying and why are you interested in this particular field of study? Describe your academic or professional background and how it relates to the program. If there are elements in your trajectory that might be difficult for admissions committees to understand, address these. For example, many applicants in coming years will have missing or unusual grades from a semester during the COVID pandemic. Or, you may have faced particular obstacles in your trajectory. If you are comfortable sharing these and they explain an aspect of your trajectory, you should mention them. If you are making a career change or switching to very different areas of interest, do not let admissions committees guess at that, but tell them why you’re making the switch and how you’ve prepared yourself for this new direction. Research experiment (dont include too much because it is all stated in my CV, connect to the program and how these experience will help in the program) Research assistant #1: Assisted in collecting and analyzing data to evaluate the acceptability of a nutrition program for orthopedic patients undergoing surgery. Contributed significantly to a research study focused on orthopedic patients, aiming to gain insights into their perceptions regarding the role of nutrition in surgical recovery. Worked in a collaborative research environment, collaborating with surgeons and researchers to enhance the quality of care and patient outcomes in the field of surgery. Administered surveys to orthopedic patients via Qualtrics, ensuring proper data collection and compliance with research protocols. Research assistant #2 Randomized controlled trial assessing triceps strength following olecranon fracture fixation using a triceps tendon sparing palate vs triceps tendon split plate. Conducted systematic and timely follow-up with study participants to ensure comprehensive data collection throughout the trial. Worked collaboratively with the medical team, including orthopedic surgeons and clinical staff, to coordinate patient schedules and ensure the smooth execution of the trial. Maintained detailed and organized records of patient interactions, measurements, and trial progress. Ensured adherence to ethical guidelines throughout the trial, prioritizing patient welfare and privacy. Project: Understanding the Landscape of Interprofessional Curriculum in Health Professions Education in Canada (Scoping Review). Co-author on paper. Completed an ad-hoc review of literature and reviewed publicly facing documents for Canadian Universities and health professions programs in Spring 2022. Conduct formal scoping review Intro From an early stage in my academic career, I have been captivated by the power of data to unveil hidden patterns, solve complex problems, and drive informed decision-making. The inherent curiosity to understand the stories concealed within data has fueled my enthusiasm for data analysis. The thrill of uncovering meaningful insights and translating raw data into actionable knowledge is, to me, a gratifying intellectual challenge.
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