Reflecting on the Past Year
Hello, I have now completed my first year of research as a Clare Boothe Luce Research Scholar. Reflecting on the past year, I have acquired many new technical skills. I have become very comfortable with collecting the left vertical human tissue slices for my project...
Research Outside of the Lab
Hello, It has been four months since I became a Clare Boothe Luce Research Scholar here at the George Washington University. Since the start of my project I have come a long way. At this point I am able to conduct most of my project alone, having performed each step...
Piecing Together the Answers
Hello, My name is Anastasia Carr and I am a rising junior at George Washington University where I study biomedical engineering. I was fortunate enough to be one of four students chosen as a Clare Boothe Luce (CBL) Reasearch Scholar here at George Washington. As a CBL...
Endings and New Beginnings
It’s hard to believe that my two years as a Clare Boothe Luce Scholar have already come to an end. Working on this research project was the most challenging and rewarding experience of my time at GW. I learned many valuable technical skills, drastically improved my...
Impact
Last week I had the opportunity to participate in the SEAS R&D Showcase, where I presented everything I’ve been working on for almost two years. Poster presentations are almost always the same. You stand by your poster for hours hoping someone finds your work...
Progress
Fall 2018 semester was an incredibly busy time for me. Not only was it one of the most academically rigorous semesters for my major, but I was also able to fully dive into experimentation. The tissue we work with for my project can only be delivered on Thursday...
Fear of Failure
Independence has been one of the most terrifying and rewarding aspects of my research project thus far. I started working with Dr. Zderic my sophomore year shortly before I applied to the Clare Boothe Luce Scholars program. By the time I was able to start on my...
A New Experience
This past summer I had the opportunity to be a summer intern at the medical device sector of Cardinal Health. While I was hesitant to leave my research for a few months, I knew that this would be a great opportunity to expand my technical skills and learn how to be an...
Presenting at GW Research Days
Recently, I had the opportunity to present at GW research days, an event where students from all different disciplines present their research projects to students and faculty. It turned out to be a great event to showcase what I have been working on for the past year...
Trial and Error
The part about research that always appealed to me was this idea of carving your own path. You get to ask your own questions and find your own answers. It’s all about finding what interests you and setting your mind to discover new possibilities. It wasn’t until I...
Uber Rides, an Unforeseen Path for Scientific Communication
I always enjoy Uber rides because I often get to share a little bit about the scientific community to the non-scientific community. I get to see the impact, create inspiration, and get the word out about the amazing work that is being done specifically in the energy...
Why Do Research
Research has been an incredibly empowering and amazing experience for me. It has opened so many doors and has taken me to places I never could have envisioned myself going. It has allowed me to see a future in myself and to learn to dream of bigger and better things....
Identify Your Passion
My 7th grade science teacher once told my class, “If you truly want to make an impact in the world, make car engines more efficient.” As a 12-year-old hearing this, I wanted to make a difference in the world; what kid doesn’t? This quote has stuck with me throughout...
For the First Time Researcher: Beginning the Journey
If you’ve recently started research and you feel a bit lost, confused, or overwhelmed, there is no need to worry. You are not alone. I have been doing research for a year now, and when I first started I had all these emotions on top of the stress to perform well. I...