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Background Information
Background Information
Hi, my name is Michael Lu and I am a student in the Marin Academy Research Collaborative (MARC) program.
I was drawn to the MARC program because it allowed me to independently pursue my scientific interests in a less structured setting. During my time in the program, I hope to gain research experience in a lab setting as well as communication and networking skills which I can use in the future.
Credentials/Experience
Credentials/Experience
Mathematics: Calculus , Multivarible Calculus
Science: Advanced Physics with Calculus, Computer Science (Python), Advanced Biology, Neuroscience
Music: MTAC Certificate of Merit level: Advanced, 2019 Marin Music Chest Scholorship reciever and 1st Place at the Margaret Bean Davis Memorial Piano Competition
Swimming: North Coast Section Swimming Championships individual qualifier and finalist, Bay Area County League Swimming Championship individual first place in 200IM and 100Fly
Volunteer Service and Research Assisstant at the San Francisco VA (120+ hrs)
Internships: UCSF Blood Bank Assisstant, Research Assistant (UCSF/SF VA), Business Development Intern (DiaCarta Inc.)
Motivation
Motivation
Since I have always been drawn to the natural sciences, when I heard about the MARC program I immediately knew that it was something I wanted to be a part of. During the two summers before my junior year, I had volunteered in an HIV research lab at the San Francisco Veterans Association Medical Center (SFVA). Because of this, when it came time to start looking around for project ideas, I immediately contacted some of the researchers who I had worked with at the SFVA. Fortunately, they were able to provide me with a project which is in my field of interest.
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