This summer I realized there is more to research than the traditional wet lab and animal scientific research that I am used to in my own work. With introductions to other student research that included work in the humanities and creative realms, I became more familiar with research in other capacities. For instance, many of…
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Communication
When I first tell someone I work with rat subjects to study addiction pathways in the brain, I normally get a slew of questions. All typically stem from the concept of using rats in an experiment, as well as the research techniques my lab and I utilize. To first help people to understand my research,…
Research across Disciplines
In the Brackenridge Fellowship, I think it is vital to understand application and purpose of research. In many fields, including neuroscience, researchers may focus on one specific detail or problem. While this specific focus may seem narrow, one can utilize the purpose of the experiment to apply the research into a larger goal. The Brackenridge…
Brackenridge Introduction: Intersectionality of Addiction
Hello! My name is Lauren Charlton, and I am a rising senior studying neuroscience here at Pitt. To introduce my Brackenridge research project, I need to give a little background about my experiences. I am a pre-medical student who found myself working in a clinical environment closely with patients undergoing withdraw from drug or alcohol…
Accomplishments of All Sizes
I have not had one specific accomplishment that encompasses my work here at Pitt. Instead, I have allowed myself to integrate into the Pitt community in different ways and made many more accomplishments every single day that makes me a better student. I am a person who is passionate about more experiences than just…
Advice
College is a time for you to grow and develop as an individual. When picking your college, you must follow what you as an individual wish to achieve, and not follow external forces. In my college search I knew I wanted a community that was passionate about school, but also passionate about becoming involved in…
Involvement
I have always strived to be involved outside of the classroom as I have found this has fulfilled a need to interact with my community and also engage more with my own interests. At Pitt I currently serve as an officer and coach for the Panther CrossFit club, serve as a Make the Magic coordinator…
Invigoration
At Pitt I am pursuing a major in Neuroscience, a Chemistry minor and a certificate in Global Health. As a college applicant I knew I wanted to pursue a major in Neuroscience as I am incredibly fascinated by the brain. I felt as though neuroscience combined my interest of psychology and biology in a…
My name is…
Hello! My name is Lauren Charlton and I am a Neuroscience major with a Chemistry minor and certificate in Global Health. I am hoping to attend medical school after graduation. I am from Bucks County, Pennsylvania (which is a suburb outside of Philadelphia) like many other Pitt students. By attending the University of Pittsburgh, I…