Over the course of the summer I feel that I have gained a lot of valuable experience working in my lab. I’ve been part time in research for a little over a year but this summer was my first time working “full time” and it definitely changed my perspective on research . I was a…

Research purpose and significance are important for researchers to guide their studies, but they are also important to make sure the research is being disseminated properly. If the general population can’t understand the novel work being done in labs, they will not be able to utilize it to make improvements. There are many strategies people…

I have always been an advocate for collaboration and this fellowship has created a space to allow me to further appreciate working with others. Working across disciplines is extremely beneficial for a few reasons. First, it can expand your perspective and give you new ideas for your own research. When discussing with students who are…

Hi! My name is Riya Sharma and I’m a rising junior. I’m majoring in neuroscience with a chemistry minor, and working on fulfilling the global health certificate. I am on the pre-med track and hope to attend medical school once I graduate! Currently, I volunteer at Planned Parenthood and as an EMT back home in…