How/Why Research? I have a neurological condition that affects my vision. With this in mind, I came into UNC knowing I wanted to partake in research involving vision, neuroscience, and low-income communities. Research Experience: In the fall of 2021, I … Read more

How/Why Research? I really wanted to get involved in research through my interest in medical Ophthalmology. I wanted to discover how researchers learn and treat ocular diseases apart from how clinical Ophthalmologists treat. I got involved through scrolling through research … Read more

How/Why Research? Before I got involved in research, I talked with a lot of older students to learn about their experiences with scientific research at Carolina and attended OUR’s “Getting Involved in Research” workshop in order to determine how my … Read more

How/Why Research? Coming into Carolina, there were many things I wasn’t sure about, but having been exposed to research in high school, I knew that I wanted to pursue research in a field I was deeply passionate about. While finding … Read more

How/Why Research? I always enjoyed doing math; however, I never knew how applicable mathematics was until I started doing research. In my field, research as an undergraduate seems to be a daunting feat that very few are able to do. … Read more

How/Why Research? I attended a Nutrition open house during my freshman year and learned about research work that students in the program accomplished. I was extremely fascinated by one student who worked with Dr.Carroll and the gut microbiome. After reading … Read more

How/Why Research? I was driven to research through my curiosity about why people behave and how our minds work. I got into research by searching through different research labs online that aligned with my different interests that had developed from … Read more

How/Why Research? I have always been fascinated with the idea of research in order to answer pressing questions about human life. I became interested in biostatistics because of its diverse applications to public health. My involvement in research was achieved … Read more

How/Why Research? My interest in research began during my senior year of high school when I had the chance to work on a research project in Radiation Oncology. While conducting this project, I had the opportunity to interact with guest … Read more

How/Why Research? I wanted to get involved in research to explore my interests in chemistry outside of the classroom. I began my research journey when I attended a seminar my freshmen year about how to get involved in academic research, … Read more