How/Why Research? I wanted to get involved in research because I was curious about what research was and how to expand my scientific knowledge beyond a classroom setting. I responded to Dr. Lockett’s undergraduate research position posting through the Chemistry … Read more

How/Why Research? I became interested in research because I wanted to utilize what I was learning in class in a meaningful way and to also learn more about genetics and biophysics in ways that could not be taught in class. … Read more

How/Why Research? One of the factors that drew me to UNC was its esteemed reputation as a leading research institution, filled with opportunities for hands-on involvement. With a passion for advancing society’s collective knowledge while pursuing my interests in sports … Read more

How/Why Research? I was admitted into the Accelerated Research program as a freshman and took IDST 184. I made office hours with a professor who connected me to two graduate students in the Nye lab, and offered to mentor a … Read more

How/Why Research? Knowing that I was particularly interested in the pharmacoengineering specialization of biomedical engineering, I looked for labs working in this area through the BME department and the pharmacy school. This is when I came across Dr. Nguyen’s lab, … Read more

How/Why Research? I’ve been conducting basic science research since the 8th grade (through local and state science fairs). In my senior year, I spearheaded a larger project, which used artificial intelligence and machine learning to aid prognosis of glioblastoma. Before … Read more

How/Why Research? When I first got to UNC, I did not know whether or not I wanted to pursue a life of research or medicine, so I decided to jump straight into research as soon as possible to help me … Read more

How/Why Research? In the spring of my freshman year, I took Dr. Greg Gangi’s Environment and Society class, and his lecture on blue carbon sequestration really inspired me to learn more about ocean research and how we can mitigate the … Read more

How/Why Research? I wanted to get involved in research because it’s a great way to for me to elicit learning where I am at the forefront of my education in an academically enriched environment that is not a basic lecture … Read more

How/Why Research? As a student within the Humanities and Social Science fields, I have always been taught to question the ideas and existing systems that have created the societies in which we currently live. From micro-level topics such as why … Read more