When I was looking into streams, I wanted to find something that would be beneficial to society yet still enjoyable, and DIY stood out to me as having these qualities. DIY’s goal is to create simple and inexpensive diagnostic tools for various health problems, such as concussions, viruses, and infections. Our stream also has a wide range of projects, ranging from research on ZIKA virus to dog genomes, so there is something for everyone to be interested in. Furthermore, DIY has a fun and relaxed atmosphere; there are always people laughing, talking about their most recent research ideas, and supporting each other over failed experiments. Research has always intimidated me, but my peers, mentors, and Dr. Riedel are always supportive, helpful, and there when I need them. All last semester, I was taught step by step the basics of research, learning how to experiment and report data correctly. I have learned it is okay to fail the first time, the second time, and the many, many times after that, and what to do if this happens. Overall, DIY is a great stream to learn how to research while pursuing interests and having fun.