High School Research Apprenticeship Program

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My reasons for wanting to participate in the High School Research Apprenticeship Program are extensive, though one of the main reasons is my interest in STEM. I have always had a vested interest in STEM careers, especially those pertaining to community improvement. If I were accepted to Western Michigan University’s HSAP, I could help to train rats that could better detect mines, thus satiating my own scientific curiosity while also helping to keep soldiers out of harm’s way. This particular program would also provide me with an opportunity to travel, both out of my own state and possibly out of the country to Tanzania, where I would receive both research and cultural experiences and learn to live in a resource-poor country vastly different …show more content…

The quality that I utilize the most is my positivity. My goal as a student of the High School Research Apprenticeship Program is to make a positive impact on my research team and fellow students, as well as brighten the day - or summer - of the people with whom I work. This attribute will not only makes long hours of research more manageable and enjoyable, but will also breed positivity in others so that it is easier to continue working in spite of obstacles and setbacks. In addition to positivity, I possess a great deal of dedication and resilience. When I begin working on a project, I perform my best work and continue until the project is complete to the best of my ability -- regardless of the time it takes or the challenges I face. Through my various life experiences, I have also garnered a great deal of maturity and responsibility that is highly valued among the adults with whom I regularly collaborate. These two traits allow me to respectfully work alongside peers and more experienced individuals, understand the difference between work and recreation time, and provide a role model for other students to follow. In regard to more tangible attributes, Dr. Churchill’s Research in Computational Science course has provided me with extensive knowledge and experience involving R programming, computational biology, statistical analysis and presentation skills that will be a critical asset to a research team.
While my career interests are far from solidified, I do know that I yearn to pursue research opportunities in college and in my career. Innovation is paramount to me, and my goal, regardless of the field I pursue, is to work towards discovering solutions to social problems, whether those issues relate to medical, environmental, political, or other

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