The Importance of the IRB Process in Academic Research

In the realm of academic research, the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process serves as a pivotal mechanism that ensures the ethical treatment of human subjects. The IRB plays a crucial role in safeguarding participant rights, enhancing research integrity, and fostering public trust in scientific inquiry. This article delves into the significance of the IRB process […]

Week 205 (BMAL 888)

It is a big milestone for my doctorate journey.  I presented my project to my chair and got some good feedback. It is now time to get my packet ready for the IRB and get that in next week.  Things are getting real. I have been enrolled in school ever since August of 2014 and […]

Weeks 202 to 204 (BMAL 888)

Nothing like buring the midnight oil. The last day to submit work this term is April 27, 2024 and as of today I have officially turned in Task 12, The Research Proposal to my chair. It was a flurry of activity leading up to almost two weeks before Michele and I went on our cruise […]

Weeks 196 to 201 (BMAL 888)

Weeks 196 to 201 As I sit here, I just finished up the first round of edits on Task 10.  The process is going so slow. I did the math today and realized that I have worked approximately 600 hours on this project. That breaks down to fifteen 40 hour weeks in a year and […]