Program introduces students to research careers
Casey Cook aspires to be a researcher, but her experience in the lab had been somewhat lacking. She wanted a program that would truly prepare her for a career in research by introducing her to all aspects of the research process. This summer she was given that opportunity as a participant in the Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP). Through an intensive summer-long research project, SROP not only "gives students the nuts and bolts of what it's like to be at graduate school," Cook said, but it also "gives students the encouragement and confidence to go out and apply for graduate school." (more)