Developed and modified a system to determine the hygroscopic growth rate and bounce factor of secondary organic aerosols.
What I wish was different
Advice
Get involved in research earlier on because opportunities to attend conferences and network open up.
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Student Researcher
June 2017 • Kingsville, TX
What I liked
Self directed research and ability to work with a faculty mentor which fostered both professional and personal relationships with faculty who could potentially help guide you in your educational career and beyond. Access to GRE prep materials and time allotted to study. Access to conferences, poster prep materials and essential graduate school information. Weekly stipend and moderately flexible hours. Helpful staff and peer collaboration.
What I wish was different
Weekly seminars were sometimes not useful, they could be replaced with something more interactive and beneficial, the staff is working on that for next summer!
Advice
Use every resource available and don’t take it for granted! They truly WANT you to succeed to achieve your goals.
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Science researcher
June - September 2017 • Hammond, IN
What I liked
The support by the faculty
What I wish was different
Cut back on some of the mandatory meetings in the summer
Advice
Do your best and have fun with it
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Research Intern
May - July 2018 • Binghamton, NY
What I liked
I met so many new people that had similar interests. We went on a trip to Niagra Falls and got to visit UB Medical School!
What I wish was different
Advice
Meet with keynote speakers at conferences if you can! Networking was awesome during this internship!
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Research Assistant
May 2017 • Newark, DE
What I liked
The opportunity to work with a faculty mentor on a project that I am very interested in.
What I wish was different
The structure of the program.
Advice
It is what you make of it, be sure to follow through with your work.
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Undergraduate Researcher
June - August 2018 • Kent, OH
What I liked
McNairs Scholars Program was great because it allowed me to grow professionally and individually. It opened my mind to things I would have never considered had I not been apart of this program.
What I wish was different
I wish the program was longer. It’s such a great experience that you do not want it to end
Advice
I would advice scholars to prepare their research during the academic year before the summer starts.
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Student Researcher
June - July 2018 • Middletown, CT
What I liked
The accommodation provided and shared with other McNair student researchers allowed me to network and help me learn about other fields of research. I also enjoyed the fact that I was able to fully engage in my research.
What I wish was different
I do wish the accommodation was closer to the research lab.
Advice
It was a wonderful experience. I suggest setting up your project before beginning so that you will be able to begin working right away. I also suggest trying to engage more with other scholars- it is a far more enriching when you can spend your time with other scholars.
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Undergraduate Researcher
May 2018 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
I loved being able to research an area I am highly interested in, helping me prepare for graduate research.
What I wish was different
Wish there was more time to conduct research - a lot to do in a short amount of time.
Advice
Plan ahead on your research methods and make sure you know what interests you. It is very helpful to experience undergraduate research if you plan on attending graduate school or pursuing a research field later.
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McNair Scholar
February 2018 • Santa Barbara, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to conduct research in my field of study and present my findings
