High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2024

Serving Virtually: The Impact of Online Organizations

Serving Virtually: The Impact of Online Organizations

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Course Code

LDR

Course Number

3215

Faculty/Instructor

Dr. Virginia Koch

Faculty/Instructor Email

virginia.koch@ucf.edu

About the Author

Hi! My name is Sierra Hajek, and I am a sophomore at the University of Central Florida! I am a second year LEAD Scholar, and have volunteered with Zooniverse this semester. I have learned a lot about myself as a leader and have grown in my leadership skills in the past couple months, and I am grateful to have this experience. I hope you enjoy learning more about what service means to me and my impact of Zooniverse! Thank you!

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

Throughout this semester, I had the opportunity to work with Zooniverse, an online organization which helps researchers gather data and complete projects. I worked on one specific project, “Reading Emotions,” and helped complete multiple rounds of this project. By doing this, I was able to grow my leadership skills and revisit my reasoning of why I love to volunteer and serve different organizations. I analyzed my strengths and weaknesses and learned about my different leadership insights.

Keywords

Online Service; Community Impact; Leadership Skills; Course Connection; Civic Responsibility; Gratitude;

Serving Virtually: The Impact of Online Organizations


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