Student examining an agarose plate

Student Spotlights

Diana Alexandra Morales Mijares

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"The path you take may not be the one you’ve originally chosen, but it feels good to embark on an unexpected journey with better beginnings."

Evan Jensen

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"Undergraduate research, especially at UW-Madison, is a gateway to doing incredibly rewarding science. Ownership of discoveries and scientific advancement is such a unique and gratifying feeling."

Mahak Kathpalia

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"Research does not always involve correct and conclusive answers. Navigating your way through different fields of study to figure out the best possible explanation is what makes the process rewarding."

Ruojia Li

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"I want to see how science works in reality."

Kylie Plouff

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"Don't ever be afraid to reach out for an opportunity to learn from others, learning from others allows research to prosper. Research is one of the best and most fun places to learn and get your hands dirty."

Rodrigo Villanueva

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“To me, organic chemistry is like an elegant, never-ending puzzle. There are numerous solutions to an infinite amount of problems, which I think is a beautiful thing.”

Shuyi Zhang

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"Research is all about figuring out things that nobody knows, and failures are inevitable along the way. That is the reason why you get a great sense of achievement when things finally start to come together."