How/Why Research? I took a research class in high school and though I still didn’t have a full grasp of what it meant to do research, I knew I was interested. With help from my Accelerated Research Program mentor, I reached out to Dr. Rob Dowen and joined the Dowen Lab the spring semester of my freshman year. I have been working there ever since and have loved every minute of it!
Research Experience: Since joining the Dowen Lab, I have taken two semesters of BIOL 395, one of which I completed after receiving the Summer Award for Research Intensive Courses (SARIC). I have presented at UNC’s Celebration of Undergraduate Research, the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS), and have earned the Carolina Research Scholar distinction. My experience in research has not only shaped my career path but also improved my understanding of the scientific and research community.
Student Organizations/Clubs: Accelerated Research Scholars, Carolina Research Scholar, Biology Peer Mentoring
Also Happy to Chat about: Emailing Professors, Pre-Health Career Path, Talking with Professors, Fitting Research into a Busy Schedule
Random Fun Fact: My dream pet is a wiener dog.