Update!

I was hoping to post pictures and write all about the FBI Teen Academy for this blog but sadly it was cancelled. Another is in the works of being planned and I will have those pictures and details once the event happens.
In other news, my mentor Karen recently took a couple weeks vacation to celebrate her birthday and her husbands retirement. Because of this we have not gotten together recently. Of course, I did not want this to stop me from making progress on my senior project so I have been contacting other people both within the FBI or involved in profiling.
Sadly, I have been promised interviews and been given good sources to use, but no one who is able to help me any further than that. I hope to go back to working with Karen soon but until then i will continue making phone calls and talking to as many people as possible.
Besides that, there is not much to update about my senior project, so far it has been relatively normal and informative but waiting for the events I can attend to pick up again.

Blog 6 : Second Interview Questions

1.  Who is your mentor and where do they work?
My mentor is Karen Martin and she works with the FBI as the community outreach specialist. 

2.  What five questions will ask them about their background?

1. What schooling have you done, how was the process for you. 
2. Can you briefly summarize your work history and experiences?
3. What excites you about the work you do?
4. Can you describe what working for the FBI is like?
5. Can you name one of the biggest obstacles in your career path and how you dealt with it?
6. Did you at any point have a mentor or someone who helped you that helped you throughout your career?

Blog 5 Project Reflection and Working EQ

The Pentagon:

1. Positive Statement - As a result of everything I have completed so far, I have met many new people. The entire mentorship and interview process so far has been all about building contacts that I will use in the future. this has been extremely beneficial because i have learned and will continue to learn so much from all the different people I have met. 
2. EQ Content - The book i have been reading as part of my research has been very helpful. So far the book has been all about how the FBI began to use psychology and why. not only is it really interesting but it is easy and fun to read. The book has given me new insight and things to think about as I continue to research and work on my project. 
3. So far what has worked for me in Senior Project would probably be my mentor. She is great and always doing her best to help me and involve me as much as she can. Karen has been a key part of everything I have accomplished so far within Senior Project. 
4. What hasn't worked so far would probably be the psychology aspect of my project. It has been more difficult to move forward in that section with my mentor and other contacts. Although people have attempted to help, since my project involves the FBI it is difficult to get the help that would benefit me the most. 
5. Finding Value - 

• My working EQ is something i have been trying to figure out for a while. Of course, I would prefer to do something involving Psychology with the FBI, but I'm not sure if that will be possible. I'm still hoping though so as of now my EQ would be something like: How are Psychology and Criminology used within the FBI?
• As of now I am mentoring with Karen Martin, a community outreach specialist for the FBI. Later on, I hope to be able to learn from someone who is more specialized towards what I would like my topic to be on for my senior project. If not, I am going to try to find someone who can teach me about Criminology and Psychology in general.