• In my engaged learning experience as a remote literature researcher, I utilize resources like Google Scholar and Psych-info. This involves spending hours finding and reading different pieces of literature and organizing my findings. The topics of literature I work on vary every week. For example, one week I would find relevant papers that have studied the impact of financial literacy or financial wellness training on some kind of quantitative outcome among college students. In the next week, my research will shift to studies that examine internet access and health outcomes, as well as access to high-speed broadband and its relationship with diabetes outcomes and how access to high-speed internet impacts suicide rates in different age groups. Then afters spending hours researching and readings to see if they are align with my research objectives. I would locate the authors, data, journal, title, abstract, and one or two sentences describing why I find the journal relevant. Then I would arrange them in an Excel or Google Doc according to my preference before sending it to my supervisor. The reason I choose my engaged learning experience is because I want to develop basic research skills, such as conducting through literature reviews, critcally analyzing research articles, and synthesizing information. 

• In my role as a remote researcher, while the physical interactions with different communities and cultures may have been limited, the nature of my work has provided unique opportunities to engage with diverse perspectives through literature. As I delved into various academic works, I encountered viewpoints and cultural contexts that spanned the globe. My interactions were not face-to-face, but rather through the lens of literature and research findings. While my beliefs about the importance of cultural diversity and the need for inclusive representation have been strengthened, my openness to different ideas and perspective has deepened. The diverse literature I've explored has challenged preconceived notions, prompting me to critically evaluate and adapt my beliefs in response to new information. 

My experience of summarizing complex articles helped me become better at explaining difficult ideas in a clear and concise way. While I mainly assisted my professor in evaluating articles, the skills I gained are useful for understanding and communicating complex concepts, making a lasting difference in my own learning and future work. In terms of impact on the population I served, my role mainly focused on helping my professor evaluate articles for our research project. The skills I gained, like efficient summarization and clear communication of complex ideas, are valuable for future work. This experience emphasized the importance of clarity in dealing with large amounts of information. While my direct impact on a wider population may not be explicit, these skills contribute to my own growth and may open opportunities to share knowledge and contribute to broader initiatives in the future.