The ability to get involved in any area of my choice, as well as actively participate in the activities of the research group.
What I wish was different
Nothing! My supervisors offered great guidance, and I learnt a lot during my time working there. I also got to complete my project and give a presentation on it, so I loved the experience!
Advice
Approach every new thing with an open mind. As a Mechanical Engineering major, I felt like it would be of little help to me if I did research in Metallurgy and Materials Science. However, this summer experience helped me realize that the interface between Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science is very broad and active! It led me to consider opportunities that I had never thought of before!
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Cyber Research Intern
May - July 2023 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
The program was very novel to me and I learned a lot during that time period.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more structure in the program.
Advice
It was very new and I had to dig in deep to find answers to solve the problems I faced.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2023 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I loved the ability to learn and gain new skills in a low pressure environment.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was better, but the main pay was experience.
Advice
Commit to the lab. Go the extra mile.
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Peer Advisor
May - August 2023 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I like how organized my job was at the University of Alabama.
What I wish was different
Everything worked perfectly fine.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share is to be able to go with the flow and be consistent with your goals.
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engineering research assistant
May - August 2018 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I loved learning about research and the fact that I now have the opportunity to attend an NSF conference for undergrad researchers this month.
