How/Why Research? I decided to pursue research as an undergraduate because I firmly believe that early exposure to fields of interest can greatly assist students in discovering their true passions, leading to greater success in the long run. Specifically, I … Read more

How/Why Research? I was lucky enough to get involved in research through a mentorship program run by my high school. It was absolutely amazing being able to apply my knowledge to real world contexts. Previously, I had focused on hospital … Read more

How/Why Research? When I came to UNC, I knew that I wanted to do “something” in biology, but I was not entirely sure of which direction I would take. In my first semester, I took a marine sciences first-year seminar … Read more

How/Why Research? My interest in research began during high school, when I worked at my local university researching chemistry-based water purification. Coming to UNC, I was eager to build upon this experience by joining a research lab that worked on … Read more

How/Why Research? I got involved in research to gain a clearer understanding of what I want to do post grad and how my degree will help me get there. I enrolled in a research focused class here at UNC, and … Read more

How/Why Research? I got involved in research at UNC to explore my interests in-depth and to expand my knowledge in fields I wanted to learn more about. Throughout my first year at Carolina, I researched the types of research being … Read more

How/Why Research? Before entering college, I knew I wanted to get into research, but I also didn’t fully understand the broad scope of the topics professors here were addressing. During my freshman year, I began my search by looking at … Read more

How/Why Research? After I decided to study Biology, I realized that doing research could be one of my career pathways. When I tried to find a lab that studies the field I am interested in, I asked several friends for … Read more

How/Why Research? My research journey, driven by a passion for challenging unjust systems, began with my early exposure to technology and its potential for social good. My first involvement in research started the summer after my junior year of high … Read more

How/Why Research? Gaining an understanding of fundamental molecular processes was always something that interested me. When I came to Carolina, I streamlined my interests, focusing on molecular biochemistry. I reached out to Dr. Erie, whose work in understanding DNA repair … Read more