Through the Brackenridge program, I was placed with others who not only came from a different major/educational background than me, but their projects were also extremely unique compared to anything I’ve read about before. As a researcher delving into the fascinating world of neuroscience, I had always been keen on understanding the underlying mechanisms of…
Author: kavishsaini
My “Fellows” Cohort
Through these past few months, I’ve spent time getting to know my diverse cohort and also investing more time in my research project. I’ve found it super interesting to learn more about my group’s projects and how they mesh science into their non-STEM research fields. I’m really looking forward to learning about what got my…
Starting my Brackenridge Fellowship
Greetings! I am Kavish Saini, a current rising sophomore pursuing bioengineering at the honors college. My project aims to map the brain circuitry of curiosity based on nonhuman primates (NHPs), the common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Curiosity is a fundamental component of nature and is crucial in helping us make observations and associations. Conversely, a lack…