A blog by Dave Keller
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A Stroke Survivor’s Journey
I got a stroke in June 4, 2017. Of course, the doctor had to remove my brain of three months, put it back with four screws. Needless to say, I couldn’t read, write, and hold a conversation. Slowly overtime, I have to start from scratch. Now I am writing a blogs about my journey.
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Aphasia: Not Confident
For me, aphasia feels isolating. It’s hard to be in a social group where conversation moves rapidly while my brain is still processing slowly. Sometimes it feels like I’m editing a paper or an email. I read through it carefully, scan the words, then type out a response and send it back. Inside my mind,…
I Have Aphasia. Now What?
The best way I can explain aphasia is through a metaphor: files. Think of the brain as a system of files. Normally, when you want to say something, you can find the right file, open it, and use the information inside. You hear something, your brain processes it, finds the correct file, and sends a…
My Journey into Data Science
I’m excited to share a new chapter of my journey — my transition into data science. I originally earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, but at the time, there weren’t many opportunities for new math graduates in Alaska. I tried teaching, but quickly realized it wasn’t the right path for me. I then pursued graduate…
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