COLSA Posts

How Mentorship Evolves After 91��Ƭ��

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The relationships we build as undergraduates at 91��Ƭ�� don’t have an expiration date of graduation day.

A Day in the Life of a Parasitology Undergrad Researcher

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wanted to do research but felt like you were too busy? I am here to tell you that even if you can only work in the lab, workshop, or field for a few hours a week, those hours are absolutely worth your time.

Send that Email: My Journey as a First-Year Researcher

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Coming to 91��Ƭ��, I didn’t think I would be able to do research in my first year. I could not have been more mistaken.

A Day in the Life of a Marine Biology Researcher

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

My summer research focuses on a group of phytoplankton that produces a potent neurotoxin responsible for harmful algal blooms.

Class of 2025 HCUR Alum: Jordan Christian (Environmental Sciences: Geosystems)

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this series, we hear from three recent alums about their undergraduate research and what’s next.

Class of 2025 HCUR Alum: Torin Scalora (Environmental Sciences: Ecosystems)

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this series, we hear from three recent alums about their undergraduate research and what’s next.

Class of 2025 HCUR Alum: Caylin Grove (Genomics)

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this series, we hear from three recent alums about their undergraduate research and what’s next.

The First Lab May Not Always Be the Right Fit: How I Tried Something New and Found My Passion

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

As he prepares to graduate, Graham Collinsworth '25 shares how finding the right research lab at 91��Ƭ�� led him to a doctoral program at Dartmouth College.

Hamel Center Researchers at the URC, Part 3: Jenna Loporcaro

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Jenna Loporcaro ’25 is a biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology major performing research in Dr. Konstantinos Sousounis’s lab at the 91��Ƭ��, focused on lens regeneration in newts.

From Questions to Answers: The Personal Impact of Research

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The extent of what I do day-to-day is something the younger version of me never would have expected.

Road Trip! My Progression through Undergraduate Research at 91��Ƭ��

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This experience awoke an itching curiosity that I knew I had to keep exploring. My solution? Find a research lab that would let me learn as much as I could as soon as I could.

The Three Most Important Skills I Learned by Participating in Research

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

While participating in undergraduate research is often encouraged for a resumé boost or acceptance into graduate school, there is so much more to this experience than what meets the eye.

Studying in a Neuroscience Lab for the First Time

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

As a student studying to complete my Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry, molecular, and cellular biology, I have always been interested in anesthesia.

Ten Lessons from My First Field Season—the Practical and the Personal

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This past spring, I was fortunate enough to be accepted to the Hamel Center’s Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program, and since then, I’ve been working on a project surrounding the heritability of nest characteristics in saltmarsh sparrows.

The Gap Between the Field and the Classroom

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

There is no doubt when it comes to research careers that an education is required. But what does that education look like?

Spring Clean! Ways to Organize Busy Schedules and Days

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

If you are about to begin summer research, or planning to do research next year, you may find yourself asking “how can I juggle all of my different activities and excel?”

What You Need for Successful Field Work

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Anything can happen while conducting field work in the woods: sudden thunderstorms, rapid rivers, popped tires, sprained ankles, wildlife encounters, or getting lost.

How To: Determining What Kind of Research Lab is Right for You

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Whether you are in liberal arts, STEM, or business (and every major in between), there are ample research labs and projects to join.

Becoming a Cancer Researcher in Ten Weeks

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Becoming involved in research so early into your university experience can be intimidating, but I steadfastly believe that it is one of the best ways to gain a deeper understanding of subject matter that interests you, as well as grant you more confidence in your potential field.

Obstacles Are the Building Blocks of Science

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Before I began my summer research, I would have told you that by ten weeks in, I would be writing about my promising results and maybe even groundbreaking findings! Instead, I have no results yet…but it isn’t for lack of effort.