Many students perceive research as an interesting yet frustrating task that has little relevance to their life in the future. Although very frustrating at times, research in any scenario teaches valuable skills that are useful in one’s future aspirations regardless of the chosen career path. I had experience with some… read more
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Diagnostic App for Depression
FRI allows freshmen CNS students to participate in a research lab with the help of mentors and a research educator. There is a wide array of streams available to choose from which teach specialized skills in chemistry, biology, computer science, etc. As a college freshman, I didn’t know what research… read more
Surge of Confidence
My DIY Diagnostics experience was a little different than most. I was introduced to the DIY stream in the early summer of 2017 through the ARI (Advanced Research Initiative). I chose this stream, as I felt it would give me the freedom to learn how to solve real-world issues in… read more
Learned that Research is not Suited for Me
After touring many labs last fall trying to pick a stream, I finally decided to tour the DIY Diagnostic lab. I had heard a lot about it and was eager to learn more after being introduced to the stream during the picnic. As I went through the tour, the mentors… read more
“Unconventional”
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
“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