I joined the DIY Diagnostics stream of FRI in the spring of 2019 without many expectations for what I would undergo. I was intrigued by the idea of getting to work and develop with diagnostic technology, but I had little to no research experience prior to joining the stream. Throughout… read more
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My freshmen year at UT was a rough adjustment to college life. I had originally come from a high school where my graduating class was 43 students. Entering UT, especially the College of Natural Sciences, I felt like a small fish in a giant ocean of college… read more
Real Research as a Freshman!
When I chose to sign up for DIY Diagnostics, the reason that I chose it over other FRI streams was because I was really interested in being able to develop my own diagnostic tool. As a premed student, I was really interested in the applications of diagnostics for my future… read more
Growth as a Student and as a Person
As a freshman, I could not wait to get to Austin- I would leave my small East Coast town to make new friends and study at one of the nation’s best universities. Even though I looked forward to new faces and studies, I still felt uneasy about the high… read more
Awesome Experience with Research!
Hello prospective FRI members and UT students, my name is Chad and I am a sophomore in the DIY Diagnostics FRI stream. I’ve been a part of this stream for a semester and some change and have really enjoyed my time in the stream. This stream, like many other FRI… read more
Using Computer Science to Impact People’s Lives
As a computer science student, I have faced constant pressure to find my next internship or career opportunity. Almost every day there is a company tabling in the GDC lobby or hosting a recruitment event somewhere. Computer Science majors are often in a world of their own, away from the… read more
New Experiences and Diverse Exposure
I don’t know what I want to do with my life; I’ve always been that type of person. So when it came to picking a research stream for the Freshman Research Initiative, I was totally lost. What if I picked a stream and then ended up hating what I did?… read more
Favorite College Memories!
Hey there, and welcome to FRI! If you are wondering which research stream to choose from (there’s so many intriguing ones, for sure), then you’ve come to the right place. Let me explain why DIY Diagnostics is, arguably, the best research lab! Coming into DIY second semester of freshman year,… read more
I Hate Mosquitoes
DIY Diagnostics is a great FRI for a hands-on experience in creating and building your own experiment as well as making new friends. The stream is exciting and very self-driven, you are given freedom and the independence to conduct research at your own pace, with mentors and Dr. Riedel available… read more
Switched to DIY, No Regrets!
Hi and welcome to UT! I hope that you’ve been enjoying your freshman year so far! It’s definitely both an exciting and stressful time; finding activities and organizations that help you navigate the college process is critical, and FRI is a great start. I initially started with the Freshman Research… read more