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Welcome!<\/span><\/p>\n

Hello!\u00a0 Before you explore the website and its contents, please be aware that for me, safety and humour come first.\u00a0 In terms of the former, the following contents of the video shown below is never allowed in my laboratory or home of abode:<\/p>\n

I take pride in my environment and saving the Earth from illegal disposal of toxic chemicals; also saving my researchers from injuries and explosions in the laboratory.<\/p>\n

Safety starts HERE!!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Let us get started!<\/p>\n

Please use the College Education Guides to help job seekers, professionals, and students understand the changing landscapes of these programs and their impact on careers and employment. You can view the guides here:
– https:\/\/www.collegedegreesonline.com\/<\/a>
– https:\/\/www.socialworkdegrees.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

To educate the youth on credit management, I want to share this guide: “Understanding Your Finances: A Guide for College Students<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

Please click here<\/a><\/strong> for details.<\/h2>\n

This guide aims to increase financial literacy among youth, ranging from students preparing for college to fresh graduates who are beginning to build their credit.<\/p>\n

It covers:<\/p>\n

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  • How to pay and save for college<\/li>\n
  • Getting college scholarships and grants<\/li>\n
  • Managing your credit score as a student<\/li>\n
  • Best financial advice for college students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Here is another guide that explains the most common financial misconceptions to help students make informed choices about their spending, savings, and borrowing. Check it out below:<\/p>\n

    Common Student Financial Misconceptions<\/a><\/h5>\n

    During the effects of the coronavirus, I would like to share a college student’s guide to ergonomics.\u00a0 This guide has super-helpful information and tips for college students on how to stay safe and keep active.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You can click here!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    As a matter of respect, let us hep all veterans:<\/strong><\/span> As you may know, on average, 3,300 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year, <\/span>and nearly one-third of those patients are our veterans.<\/i> To date, tens of thousands of veterans have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.\u00a0Please learn more about how Mesothelioma Veterans can receive assistance, please <\/span>click here!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Of importance, let us practice research integrity and prevent scientific misconduct while thinking about responsible conduct of research (RCR), which is a must!!\u00a0 Click here<\/a> to learn about RCR (credit must be given to Prof. Wayne Hynes<\/a> of Old Dominion University for preparing the website on the use of RCR<\/span>); then see more as shown below.
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    If you are passionate about becoming a researcher in STEAM<\/span><\/strong>, you need to have\u00a0“Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”<\/span><\/strong> and motivation<\/span><\/strong> as in<\/p>\n<\/div>\n