A mixed bag

I spoke to several people about my research idea – at this point really nothing concrete but along the line of characteristics of this program and its members.

1. Betsy – hesitate to encourage me since the “subject” area is religion but encouraged me to talk to more people


2. Curt – do what my calling is and forget what everyone else is saying (but he forgot I am untenured)


3. Mimi – sounds like a very interesting project – focus on the technology integration part and down play the “religion” part to eliminate any “concerns”


4. Michel – be very careful to blend personal interest and professional obligation; a lot of time, your colleagues don’t need to know how you live your life outside of work


5. Kelly – Grace is about how can extend access to education through technology – so how can this add to that border view?


6. Sarah – sample size too small, program evaluation is applied research that a lot of people do not even consider it a research


7. DiDi – should be able to choose my research topic, make sure I actually can get some publications out of this; otherwise don’t do it since they don’t provide funding for me
   

I continued to struggle with this research idea – to do or not to do? If to do, what would be my research question and how can I frame it in such way that will not raise too many eyebrows (religion)?

I feel the pain of the unknow; I wish I know, today. But I also remind myself that suffering is optional. Do what I can and let the rest arise as they do.