Of the diverse experiences I encountered as an undergraduate at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), few have fashioned my life more than the moment I consider myself to have become a scientist. I was passionate about my research in Dr. Anthony Baucum’s laboratory from the beginning; however, it was not until months later when I began to think like a scientist. I clearly recall the moment I began to understand the importance of designing purposeful, controlled experiments. More specifically, I began to understand that it is the summation of single experimental questions that work together to yield an understanding of a much larger research question. This understanding revolutionized my research project, and more importantly …show more content…
Therefore, I am convinced that the best way to alter the trajectory of these diseases is by first understanding the indecorous biochemistry. With this being said, my career goals are to better understand the biochemical mechanisms of such neurological diseases, and their resulting pathophysiology, in goal of rescuing anomalous signaling and communication in the brain. Although this career goal is generally defined at this point, I am certain that entering the Biology Graduate Program at IUPUI, as a Ph.D. student, will enable me to better delineate my research aims. Moreover, I believe the Biology Graduate Program will provide the training, resources, and mentorship necessary for me to grow as a young scientist and meticulously position me to accomplish my career …show more content…
Specifically, I believe I would be an exceptional graduate student due to my intensive research experience and rigorous schedule as an undergraduate student. Over the two years of working in Dr. Baucum’s laboratory, I have presented nine research posters and two oral presentations over my project. Moreover, I was fortunate to be awarded with two research grants, two honorary mentions in research, and I recently received the IUPUI Neuroscience Outstanding Research Award. In addition to demanding chemistry and neuroscience coursework, I also committed to other curricular responsibilities, such as teaching chemistry recitations and laboratories, and working in the Bepko Learning Center as the Genetics Tutor. Moreover, outside of these curricular responsibilities, I spent two years as a Lay Children’s Pastor at the River of Life Church. Together, all of these responsibilities have pushed me to become resourceful, self-motivated, and exceedingly organized. Considering these experiences, I am convinced that I can supersede the set standards and requirements attributed to a Graduate Student in the Biology Graduate Program at
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- In a normal blood sample, there should be a range of hemoglobin, RBC, MCV, WBC, and platelets. Hemoglobin’s function is to carry oxygen from the respiratory organs to the rest of the body. RBC’s function is to remove carbon dioxide from the body. MCV’s just refer to the average volume of red blood cells, which remove carbon dioxide. WBCs are extremely important for the body. They protect the body from infections, diseases, and foreign invaders. Platelets are also important to the body and their function is to prevent bleeding.
The diversity and the unity of life are equally meaningful and striking aspects of our Earth (Dobzhansky, 1973). Although an astounding 1.2 million species have already been identified, it is estimated that another 8.7 million are yet to be discovered and classified (Mora et al., 2011). By understanding what unifies us –our genes, our understanding of the organisms we share our planet with will continue to grow.
...rt of my undergraduate preparation. I hope to make some substantial progress on my project with Dr. Pellegrini and have presentable data by the end of the program and contribute to the scientific community. I also look forward to networking with fellow SPUR-LABS students and faculty. In my time at UCLA, I have realized that research is all but a solo act. It is a cooperative endeavor, and being in the program will provide a collaborative and supportive environment for me to succeed. Ideally, I would like to have at least one paper published during my undergraduate career. C.S. Lewis once said, “Experience: the most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God, do you learn.” Such experiences, especially SPUR-LABS will hopefully aid my journey to graduate school and my pursuit of a Ph.D. and work in academia and work alongside of the professors and mentors I have today.
There were hurdles , bumps , and people lost along the way, but the strong persevered. A biology degree requires extra long days of research and study . However, it was Croix's parents support and love that motivated her each step along the way. Her mom , a former student of Howard University encourages her to do what makes her happy. On the other hand , Mr. Coix pushes her to also be successful. With a great student comes get time management . While pursuing her degree, she is an active member of Alpha Kappa Phi, a service organization , student ambassadors , and Globemed
Please explain your reasons for wanting to participate in the Garcia Center Summer Scholar Program.
When researchers allow biases to control actions in experiments over objective protocols the scientific community suffers the loss. Regardless of opinion, experience, or knowledge, empiricism must be the driving factor in research. Otherwise, the science will become tainted even when there is no inappropriate intent behind the process. There is no place for biases in any scientific genre and must be controlled by way of critical analyses and accountability. Therefore, when research has been evaluated, the results are replicated and empirically acknowledged as reliable and
From kindergarten to senior year of high school I remember little about conducting scientific investigations in biology. My most prevalent memory of experimentation and investigation throughout my early academic careers is the science fair. Each year I would choose an “interesting” school board approved topic like plant growth, heat transfer, or climate to conduct an experiment. None of the experiment stands out because it was
Reading up information and searching for clues (which were not extremely easy), turns out to have broadened my knowledge on Nature and Biomimicry itself and that there are so many people already using wind turbines to harvest the winds energy and know how the world can be saved. Therefore I have come to the conclusion and have seen that my hypothesis has been proven right.
I believe I possess particular strengths that will contribute to my success in a graduate program. I am intrinsically motivated, possess a strong desire to remain "on task", and I persevere when confronted with obstacles and difficulties. Also, being a disciplined person, I have developed very useful time management skills to handle my busy work and class schedule during my undergraduate education.
Thanks to unwavering resolve, I approached the new set of academic subjects and social challenges with assurance. Similar to a Tae Kwon Do match, I knew failure was possible, but much like pain, it would be temporary. Initially, adapting to a much more demanding schedule and the unknown cultural pitfalls of international friends, school was a bit daunting. Fueled by unexpected challenges I encountered, a solid student, suddenly I struggled witB-level biology.
When I was in third year of medical school, the knowledge that I obtained from neurology rotation helped me diagnose that my grandmother, with history of chronic liver disease, had the complication called decompensated cirrhosis and led to hepatic encephalopathy as she gradually had asterixis both of her hands along with declined cognitive function. Nevertheless, after bringing her to the hospital, her condition soon deteriorated to seizures, then she passed away as she went into coma. This was a devastating experience, however, my interest in Neuroscience started growing because I witnessed the clinical symptoms how the brain was affected by a toxic substance, ammonia, which was made by our bodies, was supposed to be metabolized by the healthy
The first experiment that DeVoe and House (2012) conducted was to directly test their hypothesis. The procedure of this experiment was to take 53 undergraduate students (32 femal...
The enigma of life and the mystery of living organisms have always fascinated me. The persistent developments in the field of Biotechnology have opened up growth opportunities that are beneficial to the individual as well as the society. The perfect combination of theory and practical knowledge is required to succeed in this field. I want to be an element of innovation in this field, which is creating a better tomorrow for everyone. To do this, I need to prepare myself with mandatory knowledge that only a Masters' program can provide. I envision your university as the right stepping stone to pursue my dreams and achieve my career goals. Having been brought up in a strong and secure family, my parents have inculcated good values and principles in me. My parents’ support has always motivated me to reach my goals. Being from a family where both my parents' are highly educated and my father having done his Doctorate in Botany has always inspired me to pursue my ultimate goal of being a researcher, either in industry or in academia in this field. In the coming years, I visualize myself as a researcher or as a faculty member in one of the leading universities in the United States. I strongly believe that a Masters Degree in Biotechnology from your prestigious University will act as a crucial first step in the process of realizing my career objectives.