Travis Smith is a 27-year-old who lives in Chicago, IL and wrote his last research paper on how core stability helps prevent injuries by discussing the anatomy and function of the core and how a stable core prevents upper and lower body injuries. His public speaking experience includes presenting on different topics each offseason as part of his staff training, where he was initially nervous to present with little preparation time but eventually shared confidently. He wants to become a better researcher through this course by learning different research methods, data comprehension techniques, and ways to assess and present findings.