Scholarly work is difficult, I believe that researchers understand this statement at its core. As an undergraduate student we are flooded with information and discoveries that came from research within our classes. The overflow of conclusions and data makes it seem like research can be quick and without bumps in the road if you have…
Author: nlh39
Break Your Knowledge Down to Build Other’s Knowledge Up
In science, it is easy to just say “I’m going to publish a paper with my results and move on to my next discovery”. However, a lot of the literature published is either hard to access either through selective access or availability to pay for access. Additionally, many people who are not formally trained in…
Bridging the Perceived Divide Between Qualitative and Quantitative Research
The Brackenridge here at the University of Pittsburgh offers an experience like no other, connecting people working under vastly different areas of study. A microcosm of this program is exemplified by my cohort containing distinctly unique individuals. From tackling peanut allergies, to the societal use of they, to the perception of love and music and…
Nicole Horan: Combatting the Response “We Don’t Know That Yet”
About Me Hi! My name is Nicole Horan and I am a rising senior majoring in Neuroscience and Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry. The main reason I got into neuroscience stemmed from my frustration of the answer “We don’t know that yet”. Frequently, my questions about the brain or the biology behind behavior…