Interview Reflection

1. Describe your feelings about or response to the interview.

The interview was quite informative. We were surprised to see that grid computing is well known in the scientific community and has been for some time.  It was neat to see that Dr. Cooper’s brother was actually part of a team that discovered prime numbers that had never been known before.  

2. What changes occurred for you as a result of your interview?

The interview changed our perspective of Ebola.  When we hear Ebola we usually think of this violent virus that is killing people in gruesome ways.  This interview made us think of Ebola as more of a challenge.  It made us think of it as a challenge because we could potentially have to face it and we must be prepared in case it happens.  

3. Did anything about the interview disturb you?

When Dr. Cooper told us Ebola mutates it was disturbing.  If Ebola mutates than it is just that much harder to cure and treat.  The most common mutating viruses are HIV and Influenza and now we might have to start putting Ebola along with them.

4. Describe the connections you found between the interview and your research & classwork.

The connections made between the interview and our classwork is the idea of mutations and that viruses evolve to different strains.  The strain of Ebola Zaire that Dr. Cooper described to us is probably different than the strains today because of mutations and these mutations being passed down.