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Ava Langford


My Seasons
Overall, ISM has shown me a few growths and weaknesses. Not only have I grown as a student, but I have also grown as a person. Before...
Ava Langford
Apr 281 min read


Almost Summer
My preparations for the final presentation night have been tough. In two days, I will be performing my practice presentation to ensure...
Ava Langford
Apr 141 min read


End of the Year
This week, I finished my final product, and I am relieved to have it done. It’s been a long process with a lot of brainstorming,...
Ava Langford
Apr 91 min read


Sunny Days
This week, I met with an economics teacher at my school to discuss my project and potential ways to incorporate game theory more...
Ava Langford
Apr 31 min read


Progression in Time
Since my last blog, I have collected information based on my dice game. From the dice game, I observed that participants would attempt to...
Ava Langford
Mar 171 min read


Update on the Weather
Although ISM is focused on independent study and mentorship, at this moment, I have not found a mentor yet. However, I have conducted a...
Ava Langford
Mar 31 min read


As Time Moves
As I continue writing the mathematics section of my paper, I am gaining a deeper appreciation for how probability, risk assessment, and...
Ava Langford
Feb 241 min read


Some Highs in the Weather
As I am planning and writing my final product, I have completed a few tasks. Firstly, I have written the rough draft (introduction and...
Ava Langford
Feb 171 min read


Blooms
As I work through the process of writing my paper, I continue to see how economics, game theory, and mathematics connect in ways that go...
Ava Langford
Feb 101 min read


Forecast
Throughout my year in ISM, I have researched different aspects of economics. From environmental economics to political economics, I have...
Ava Langford
Feb 31 min read


Stagnant Weathers
Since I have focused my research on climate change, I have focused my research on bioenergy and sustainability policies. I have learned...
Ava Langford
Nov 11, 20241 min read


A Change of Seasons
As the semester is ending, I have learned about the versatility of economics. Economics is not only the study of decision-making, but it...
Ava Langford
Oct 28, 20241 min read


As Grass Grows
Just like how grass grows, as each day passes, I grow my knowledge of economics. Since my last research, I have designed and created my...
Ava Langford
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Finding Equilibrium
Since changing my ISM topic from finance to economics, I realize that economics encompasses more than just finance, it includes...
Ava Langford
Oct 10, 20242 min read


A Shift in Demand
When starting the ISM program, I did not have a clear understanding of what I wanted to research. I only knew that I was interested in...
Ava Langford
Sep 16, 20241 min read


The Sun Rises
ISM is a wonderful class that allows me to connect the gap between my educational and professional life. Despite having only been in the...
Ava Langford
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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