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
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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
Constant Support from your Peers
DIY Diagnostics is a stream filled with constant support from your peers, mentors, and educators. It is a place where you can make mistakes and be able to learn and grow from them, all while teaching you the essential skills you need to become a successful scientist and researcher. Personally,… read more
Parkinson’s Keylogging Study
I began working in the lab during the summer after my sophomore year. Up till that point, I’ve never been involved in research, but I signed up for the Accelerated Research Initiative, and I had the option to pick from several labs. I picked the DIY Diagnostics stream because… read more
Lab Partner has no “End”!
Personally, I chose DIY Diagnostics as my number one choice stream because I loved the variety of experiments that I would get to perform. Other labs have ongoing research during the Spring semester, but DIY dives into different projects (from sampling Waller Creek, to extracting DNA from your own saliva,… read more
Platform to Dive into Research
Entering UT Austin, I had no research lab experience and did not know what to expect as I received notice of acceptance into the Freshman Research Initiative program. During open-houses, I came across the DIY Diagnostics stream. I was intrigued by the innovative projects that were being conducted in the… read more
Anyone Can Be a Researcher
I’m Madison Scott, a Neuroscience major from Cypress, Texas! For my research project I’m developing a diagnostic for fungal contaminants of medical marijuana. A tool for quick and simple testing of marijuana will allow growers, dispensaries, and immunocompromised patients to prevent illness and death that can come from the use… read more
Failure is Okay!
Looking around all the posters at the FRI picnic my freshman year, I remember feeling excited and overwhelmed -excited because I would be able to join labs that specialize in anything from Astronomy to Computer Science and overwhelmed because I honestly had no clue which stream to choose. What finally… read more