Then create a new post on this board that includes your avatar(or use a photo or different avatar if you prefer), along with some information about yourself. Where were you born? What's a recent or long-time favorite food of yours? Do you have any pets? Any siblings? Why did you decide to take this class? What's one interesting/fun thing you did last summer, fall or over winter break?

For me: I was born in Corvallis, Oregon. My favorite food (at the moment) are bao buns. I have a cat and two dogs an one sister. Last summer, I went to Peru because my younger daughter was studying abroad and complete a 7.5 mile hike to Machu Picchu, which was the hardest hike that I've ever done! My legs were so sore the next day that I could barely walk.

I received a 7/11 on the quiz. I learned a few things and did not expect to know what I knew. For example, I was not familiar with the genetic engineering question but knew the question about fossil fuels. I liked testing my knowledge prior to beginning the course.

I took the science quiz and was not surprised at all by the score I received. I was never the best or very interested in science growing up and it's been a very long time since I've taken a science course. I hope that taking this class will help refresh some of my scientific knowledge!

Given my limited science background, I received an 8/11 on the quiz. I believe that I have a basic understanding of science elements which allows me to use context for areas I am uneducated in. I thought that the quiz covered a vast array of topics and I am excited to learn about science in a different format than I have ever used before - journalism ethics rather than straight lectures and exams.

I was born in Grayslake, Illinois. My favorite food is sushi! I have a cute little Boston Terrier named Rizzo at home (I miss him very much). Over winter break, I traveled into Chicago and spent quality time with friends and family. That trip was probably my favorite part of break!

I decided to take this class because it seemed interesting and I wanted to learn more about the mechanics and techniques of a science-centered beat in journalism. I have had to write scientific pieces in the past, so I figured this course would help expand my knowledge. I was surprised to find that I got 8/11 questions right on the Scientific Knowledge Quiz. I wasn't super sure on some questions, but I felt the quiz covered a variety of scientific topics that would be explored in journalism. I do not have a great grasp on science and I used to prefer the humanities when I had to take science in high school. However, I think it's time to challenge my prior knowledge!

I received a 10/11 on the quiz. I thought the quiz was interesting because it covered a lot of different ground in the field of science. Like I said earlier in my post, my mom was a science teacher, so being around her has raised my scientifical knowledge. Seeing where I was before we start the course was helpful.

I was born at home actually in a small town called Marietta in central Illinois. A long time favorite food of mine would be cereal. I LOVE cereal. More specifically Fruity Pebbles. I have two dogs, one is a German Shepard mix and the other is a Newfoundland. They are both big dogs, but our Newfoundland (her name is Daphne) is huge. She is probably like 15 pounds overweight, but we love her. I have seven siblings. Four of them are adopted (three from Colombia and one from China). My other three siblings are biologically related to me. I am third inline. I decided to take this class because I heard it was fun and my friends actually learned a lot from it. Over summer break I lived in Austin Texas! It was fun but I hated the heat. But the food and music was great!

I definitely take pride in my nerdy side as I love games and other things, but I also love sports and music, of which I collect records.

Over winter break I went to Nashville with a friend of mine where we met an uncommon snowfall in the area.

I was not surprised however by my 6/11 score as the last time I took anything science related was freshman year in college so there is definitely some rust to brush off. However, I grew up loving science so I can anticipate improvement as the course goes on. This is a big reason why I took this course due to my interest in science.

Look forward to spending the semester with you all!