The benefits of undergraduate research
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College is so much more dynamic than high school. Not only are there classes and organizations, but also friendships from across the nation and opportunities that you never could have imagined in high school. I have spoken about undergraduate research several times in my blogs. This week is when all of my hard work gives something back to me.
I am currently working on a project about the protein albumin. This week I have to put together two posters to present at research conferences. The first is to present at a national conference in Chicago, IL. What is awesome is the fact that Marshall takes care of the bill. The second will be a combined poster with another student to present at a statewide undergraduate conference.
So why go to these geek conferences? Because it’s cool! I have the opportunity to see the newest innovations in the fields of analytical instruments. I get to meet professionals in my field and get the chance to meet graduate programs that I can apply to attend next year.
Putting together a poster can be very stressful. You have to have all your data from your work and know both the theory and your applications. Then you have to present your work in a manner that is understandable and be prepared for any question under the sun.