Review of last month’s goals

QuantSeq:

• Quantify remaining RNA with Qubit - complete
• Assess RNA quality via Bioanalyzer on subset of samples - complete
• Concentrate dilute samples. Goal is 500 ng in 5 uL - not done
• Acquire all materials for QuantSeq library prep - complete
• Test protocol on 8 samples (“extra” samples). - in progress

Degree:

• Identify and reach out to potential new committee members - complete. GSR is Jen Ruesink!
• Read Jackie’s stack of papers, take notes and organize using Evernote - in progress!
• Get study lists from Rick & Steven - in progress. Received from Rick

Manuscripts:

• Finish simplifying O. lurida temperature/food methods, results and discussion - complete, sent to Steven for review
• sBegin revising, or at least organize thoguhts on, Polydora MS as per discussion with Chelsea & Julieta - not started!

PCSGA:

• Review presentation from Aquaculture 2019 for PCSGA. - in progress
• Measure larvae from 2017 OA/T study - complete

New Goals

QuantSeq

• Troubleshoot issues with trial run :/
• Make headway on preparation of actual samples

Degree:

• Continue reading to prep for Quals - need to pick up speed
• Get reading list from Steven
• Meet with Jen
• Meet with Krista & Mac re: GRIP
• Can I submit dissertation proposal?

Manuscripts

• Oly temp/food
  • Revise methods -> discussion based on Steven’s feedback
  • Write intro
• Polydora -> redraft (!)
• Maybe get reviewer comments from Ecological Applications? (Not to-do, but something to anticipate)

Other

• NSA quarterly newsletter piece
• Present @ PCSGA
• Figure out Jackie’s scope calibration situation …