When tasked with selecting an FRI stream I felt very conflicted because lab science had never been a place of comfort for me. My relationship with my identity as a science student was on uneven ground, and I felt out of place among the hoards of Pre Med students who… read more
Student Experience
“The Research Conducted in this Lab is so Exciting”
The DIY Diagnostics stream had a very appealing curriculum and hands-on interaction aspect. It was my second choice, but after having two semesters of experience under my belt, I can honestly say that it would hands down be my first choice if I had to do the selection over again.… read more
Combined Two of my Passions
I chose DIY Diagnostics because it combined two of my passions: medicine and innovation. The idea of creating a tool to improve the quality of life for people attracted me to the stream. Hearing about the various projects that ranged from corporate-funded initiatives to student-developed products and apps displayed a… read more
Different than the Typical Research Stream
When I first applied to join the Freshman Research Initiative, the DIY Diagnostics stream stuck out to me as the most interesting stream, because it was different than the typical research stream that concentrated on specific biological or chemical characteristics. I love science, but sitting at a lab bench and… read more
“Really Might Change the World”
College can be quite the tumultuous experience. Organizations coming at you from every square inch of Speedway, parties every night of the week, and homework galore. It’s important that in the middle of such an exciting and hectic time, we find a place that we feel like we really belong.… read more
One of My Best Academic Experiences
The initial reason I was intrigued by the DIY Diagnostic team was because of the new and innovative ideas that I had heard about when researching different FRI streams. It wasn’t until after I joined the lab that I realized just how incredible this lab and all of the people… read more
Collecting Poopy Water
Never have I thought that I would be working on research, let alone an independent project. This was the first opportunity I have ever gotten to apply knowledge I have learned from the classroom to get real world data. FRI gives students opportunities to do independent research, but you are… read more
We are the Future of Research
Honestly, FRI was part of the reason I chose to come to UT, but I had no idea what to expect. Getting the opportunity to work in a lab, especially as an undergraduate, is an amazing opportunity that not everyone can say they’ve gotten to experience. I chose DIY Diagnostics… read more
Plenty of Fun Moments
I originally picked D.I.Y because of my curiosity surrounding the development and mechanics concerning the way diagnostics work. When I began in the lab I thought I was going to be drawn to the wet-lab projects like Waller Creek project or the LAMP based projects but now I am most excited about… read more
Credit Card Bacteria
As a freshman in FRI, I was very confused about which streams to put down for my application. There were almost 40 streams to choose from, and I had no idea what to look for in a stream. However, I had a friend who used to be in DIY Diagnostics… read more