Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Student (2012)

"During the summer of 2012, I worked on the TeenDrivingPlan(TDP) project with Dr. Jessica Mirman for 10 weeks. As one of the eight REU interns, I was able to have my first hands-on clinical research experience where I learned a great deal about translational research. My specific tasks were coding information into a qualitative data program and helping with recruiting the 500 participants needed for the study. I am currently a senior at the University of Maryland College Park, where I am completing my last set of courses for my major in Neurobiology and Physiology, as well as Human Development. I am actively involved in many organizations, and I was recently recommended by a former professor to apply for a research position in the Laboratory for Scientific Thinking, Reasoning, and Education due to my outstanding research experience at CIRP. After graduation, I plan on applying to medical school to pursue a career as a family practitioner and perhaps a joint PhD program. I am extremely grateful for the time I was able to spend at CIRP, for the knowledge and research skills I was able to gain throughout my experience, and for the great mentors and staff with which I had the privilege of working. Interning at CIRP has changed my overall perspective about research, and I am grateful to everyone who contributed to my wonderful experience."