When I was a freshman entering the University of Texas at Austin, all of the different opportunities seem endless and it was overwhelming. Desiring to find a group where I can grow academically while also being able to develop problem-solving and creative thinking skills, I joined the Freshman Research Initiative.… read more
Student Experience
Vatsal Shah
As an undergraduate, I have had a hard time figuring out which major I want to pursue and what type of job I will love to do until I retire. From middle school, I always wanted to do something with computers, but I never knew what. Later in high school… read more
Joo Hyun (Jenny) Shin
Why did you pick the DIY Diagnostics stream? I chose DIY Diagnostics because I was interested in the medicine-related aspect of it. I also liked that we, students, could have the potential to actually develop a new over-the-counter diagnostic test that could be used someday. What diagnostic ideas are you… read more
Katrina Spangenberg
The DIY Diagnostic stream stood out to me because of all the possibilities it holds. There are so many directions you can go in research trying to develop diagnostic tools from disease and health, to environmental preservation. The streams’ goal of creating diagnostic tools would be applicable to everyday life… read more
Student Research: Savanna Wheat
The DIY Diagnostics stream is an amazing opportunity for freshmen. When I attended the FRI open houses, DIY’s was definitely a stand out. I was told about the freedom students would have to conduct their own research. Because the stream was still fairly new, there would be no predetermined paths… read more
Student Researcher: Kathryn Thackrey
1. Why did you pick the DIY Diagnostics stream? With DIY it was easy to see how my work would make a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of others. My ultimate goal in any pursuit is leave the world better than I found it, and I think… read more