This is it, my final blog post. The research process has been long and difficult but very rewarding at the same time. Over this past school year I have learned my lessons and skills as well as the field of my research.

In terms of my research I have acquired greater understanding regarding the research process and deeper knowledge of air cleaner types and fan location implications. As a result of my research, I have learned that the $50 Corsi/Rosenthal Box Air Cleaners that Mr. Vannatta has constructed for Rock Canyon High School are more effective than the $350 Alen BreatheSmart FLEX Air Purifiers that DCSD has bought for the classrooms in the school district. Additionally, it has been understood that the center of a classroom compared to the front, is the best location for an air filter. Although the research does provide greater insight into the field of air cleaners, there exists plenty of room for future research to be conducted to either solidify the findings or increase understanding in other aspects of the topic. If present with the opportunity I would be interested in comparing greater locations of air filters to see if there is a location for an air filter that possesses both idealistic and practical traits. Further more, it would be interesting to examine how a filters ability to clean air altered as it was used for extensive period of time to see how long Corsi/Rosenthal Air Cleaners are viable for.

This might seem obvious, but because of the 20 minute presentation and 4,500 word paper I constructed for this class I learned skills that were completely alien to me. I learned how to create and present a presentation based on research and data I knew and collected myself. I also learned how to write a scientific research type essay. Both of these skills of presenting for a long period without memorization and writing a lengthy scientific paper were activities I had never endeavored in before. In college I plan on placing myself in similar circumstances where I challenge myself with self guided research as physical and biological sciences greatly intrigue me. As a medical student and resident I will have the ability to conduct my own research, something I know have a leg up over other peers as this class has taught me early on the research process.

From this AP Capstone Course I have learned a great deal regarding myself and capabilities, one of those lessons being I can do more than I originally deem plausible. Having to conduct my own research process, analyze it myself, present a 20 minute memorized presentation, and write a 4,500 word research paper really intimidated me as it was completely unknown to me. Looking back at my accomplishments I would not have thought in my freshman year I would been able to complete what I have, especially this year. Even though I have not officially received the AP Capstone award, and might not in the future, the process of working to receive the diploma through taking multiple AP classes as well as AP Seminar And Research. The perseverance and confidence to challenge myself with difficult task is something I have learned from this entire process of the AP Capstone program, and is something I will keep with me as I continue my life into my mission, college, and eventually medical school and beyond.