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shania
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I want to get more involved in hands on exposure within STEM as it is my junior year, I want to start a research based project, how can I start?
I want to find opporutnites with hands on and more exposure, within medicine / STEM. I want to start a research based project within medicine that makes an impact. I want advice on where I can start and build myself up to that point. Where can I start? Also any internship opportunites, Any advice is deeply appericated.
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Neh S
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Lexington, South Carolina
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Hi Shania, It’s great to hear about your enthusiasm for gaining hands-on experience and starting a research-based project in medicine and STEM. To get started, consider the following steps:
Connect with Faculty: Reach out to professors or researchers at your university who work in areas that interest you. They often have ongoing projects or can guide you toward opportunities.
Join Research Programs or Labs: Look for summer research programs, university labs, or student research organizations where you can contribute and learn.
Explore Internships: Check your school’s career center and online platforms for internships related to medicine and STEM. Also, organizations like hospitals and biotech firms often offer internships.
Build Relevant Skills: Focus on developing technical and research skills such as data analysis, lab techniques, or coding, depending on your interest.
Network: Attend STEM and medical seminars, workshops, or conferences to connect with professionals and peers in your field.
Hope this helps!
Connect with Faculty: Reach out to professors or researchers at your university who work in areas that interest you. They often have ongoing projects or can guide you toward opportunities.
Join Research Programs or Labs: Look for summer research programs, university labs, or student research organizations where you can contribute and learn.
Explore Internships: Check your school’s career center and online platforms for internships related to medicine and STEM. Also, organizations like hospitals and biotech firms often offer internships.
Build Relevant Skills: Focus on developing technical and research skills such as data analysis, lab techniques, or coding, depending on your interest.
Network: Attend STEM and medical seminars, workshops, or conferences to connect with professionals and peers in your field.
Hope this helps!
Thank you so much, I truly appreciate your advice!
shania
Elizabeth Holt
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Hi Shania I see you’re in CT which is my home state too! I suggest if you have transportation that you look into working in a lab or with someone doing clinical research (research on patients) at UConn med or even one of the science departments at one of the universities or colleges in your area. You may be able to just email people you’d like to work with but I’d also suggest checking with your school if they have any established programs to get students involved in research at universities or colleges in your area. With the summer coming up there may be volunteer opportunities for students in the hospitals near you. That’s how I got started - working as a volunteer in a lab at Yale-New Haven hospital the summer after my sophomore year in high school. That experience opened doors for other experiences that built my progress to a career in medicine. Good luck!
Thank you so much! Your advice gave me a perspective I appreciate it.
shania