Throughout this summer, the Health Sciences Research Fellowship has taught me so much, and opened many doors for future opportunities. My understanding of research was heavily impacted throughout the summer, mainly focusing on the impact that research can have. This summer, I learned that research is a dynamic field, containing all fields. Particularly in the…
Author: Katelyn Lipa
Learning Significance – Journeys in the Health Science Research Fellowship
Throughout our readings, I learned that in research, purpose and significance are two very different statements. I previously believed that purpose and significance had the same connotation, as the reason or importance to do something. However, throughout the fellowship has taught me that purpose is the objective to be reached, where significance is the importance…
The Beginning Stages: Learning about my Cohort and Beyond!
The Health Sciences Research Fellowship has been a fantastic opportunity to learn other Health Science disciplines, beyond the margins of my work. Ever since starting my research at Pitt, my work has focused on knee joint and stem cell research, so it is fascinating to learn about other research being done at the University by…
The start of my Health Sciences Research Fellowship Journey!
Hello, my name is Katelyn Lipa, a rising junior from Doylestown, PA! I am pleased to be spending another summer at the University of Pittsburgh, continuing to develop my research techniques. I work at the Lin Lab, a joint organization between the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Engineering, under…