Students

"Since joining The Aptamer Stream in the Fall of 2019, I've not only found a community of welcoming, and inspiring people, but my passion as well. Being in this lab has taught me more skills than I can count, but I'm most thankful for the opportunity of being an undergraduate researcher that actually gets to do the work. After entering the lab, I decided to pursue a PhD in hopes of one day continuing ground breaking research. It's one of the best decisions I've made in my life, and I've got this experience to thank." - Sarah Stofel (2019)

“The Aptamer Stream was a great way to gain laboratory skills and meet new friends!” - Ellen Airhart (2013)

“The Stream taught me how to think in an analytical way. I also learned how to read a scientific paper easily and it made bio lab a breeze.” - Luke Hollifield (2013)"

The Aptamer Stream taught me useful laboratory skills such as PCR and PAGE which I was able to take with me to other labs. Additionally, having to balance lab and school work I learned time management skills that still help me today to balance my work.” - Faraz Damghani (2012)

“Participation in the FRI program has given me a new view of science. Instead of doing labs out of a textbook, you are performing your own research the way you want to.” - Arshia Arshad (2008)

“Being in the Aptamer Stream has really helped me learn abstract concepts (like PCR, gel electrophoresis, transcription, reverse transcription etc) from my Biology class because I actually get to see and do it. I also learned about the different ways that biological mechanisms can be used for research.” - Pooja Satya (2008)