May 16, 2021
By: Skylar Montague Redecke
The first and only lab project I took up was during my senior year of high school. I engaged in a year-long supplementary research course that pairs students with an advisor as we develop a hypothesis, research proposal, and presentation...
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By: Nadeska Montalvan
The level of excitement I felt when I opened and read the email that let me know I would be participating in my first ever research experience this summer was immeasurable. That moment was definitely one of the top ones...
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By: Zach Pracher
Reading biological research papers and hanging at the fringes of the research community, you start to get accustomed to the model organisms used in research (I'm looking at you, D. melanogaster) - the sea urchin, however, was not one I'd...
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By: Shibani Mallik
When I first got to Duke, the word “research” intimidated me. Research implies thinking out of the box and asking big questions. For me, it implies sitting in a brightly lit lab somewhere on Science Drive. But scariest of all...
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By: Colby Cheshire
If you've ever taken a biology class, you've probably heard of the nature vs nurture debate that asks what extent of behavior is based on genetics and what extent of behavior is based on experience. This summer, I'll be working...
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By: Irene Jonathan
As a recently declared neuroscience major, my experience with the neuro department is pretty limited. While I’ve known for some time that all things concerning the brain are my primary interest, it’s always been over a pretty broad scope. Throughout...
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By: Xitlali Ramirez
This week, I virtually met everyone I'm working with at the Bernhardt Lab, AKA Duke's Aquaterrestrial Biogeochemistry Lab! It's quite a mouthful. and a bit overwhelming to hear at first, but so far I'm enjoying the lab. At the lab's...
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By: Sofia Guerrero
After the blur that is the end of spring semester, I find myself writing on Duke’s now-silent East Campus, with weeks of research ahead of me. This summer, I am continuing my work at the Silva Lab, which focuses on...
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May 15, 2021
By: Lola Adewale
I remember my jump from environmental science to plant biology being pretty, spontaneous. However, it was a good spontaneous. The kind where you do something you never considered, or talk to someone you would never usually cross paths with and...
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May 14, 2021
By: Ben Johns
Aquariums are kind of awesome. Before you ask, no, my research this summer has nothing to do with aquariums or any kind of aquatic life. And no, I did not choose a random title because I've been banging my head...
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May 13, 2021
By: Jessica Harrell, Ph.D.
Since I'm still pretty new around here, I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jessica Harrell and I am the Director of Academic Engagement for the Natural and Quantitative Sciences in the Academic Advising Center. I'm originally from New...
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By: Ron Grunwald
Really looking forward to working with everyone this summer. Hope the weather stays cool!
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