How/Why Research? When I first arrived at UNC, I knew it was an R1 institution, but I was unfamiliar of the possibility of social science research. However, I had a strong interest in learning more as to how policy systems … Read more

How/Why Research? I got involved with research because I wanted to experience a learning opportunity outside of a traditional classroom setting. I came into UNC Pre-Med, but really undecided, so it took my first-year to really figure out what I … Read more

How/Why Research? I got involved in gene therapy research because of its potential to treat and even cure genetic diseases that were previously thought to be untreatable. The idea of being able to improve people’s lives, especially those who may … 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? I got involved in this research because of my interest in the sciences as well as it was a work-study opportunity for me. I then reached out to my current mentor Dr.Button who hired me as a work-study … 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 got involved in research because I found it incredibly interesting and I thoroughly enjoy working in a lab as well as in the field. I feel like through research I can more closely aid with research that … Read more

How/Why Research? I got involved in research my sophomore year in a Virology lab at UNC School of Medicine through a work study position. Then, after deciding to take a gap year due to coronavirus and reading a very interesting paper … Read more