Student subjected to 20.109 experiences high levels of both stress and joy

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Fig. 1 – The idea of the CometChip assay blew Samantha’s mind. (A) Gif image of Samantha as she reacts to the CometChip assay experiments ahead of her. (B) Statistically significant levels of bewilderment, excitement, and stress were detected in comparison to control levels measured during 20.320.

In an initial survey (taken after a 50min dose of 20.109) it was found that Samantha was stressed and bewildered by Module 1 (the first stage of 20.109). These feelings were registered at 60% and 80% respectively, however notable levels of excitement were also detected (85%). Upon further examination, it was determined that even though Samantha had worked in a wet lab before, her comfort levels in this type of environment were lower than one would expect.

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Fig. 2 – Changes in Samantha’s feelings occurred as exposure time to 20.109 increased.
(A) Samantha and two other Life-As-Bioengineers (LAB) partners are observed celebrating successful results. (B) Changes in Samantha’s feelings in response to 20.109 as compared to baseline 20.320 levels.

As the exposure time to 20.109 increased, noticeable shifts in Samantha’s feelings were observed. Bewilderment and stress levels dropped, while excitement increased to a maximum level of 100%. It is also worth noting that these shifts are very distinct when compared to 20.320, where excitement plummeted to a mere 2% as bewilderment increased from the original 10% to 50%. These results were found to be statistically significant as determined by t-tests that the authors definitely (cough) computed.

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Fig 3. – Samantha ending Module 1 with a feeling of confidence. (A) In the process of writing the Disorientation And Total Anxiety (DATA) summary, Samantha was visibly challenged. (B) Gif data show that Samantha successfully survived initial exposure to Module 1.

In conclusion, while Samantha's initial 20.109 feelings seem to have been unfounded and gradually shifted from "OMG" to "it's actually ok," it is to be noted that changes in response may occur once she is exposed to Modules 2 and 3.

Future directions:

Time to up the 20.109 dosage and proceed to the next stage: Module 2!