Personal Statement

Research is a large part of science and is how things are discovered. It takes quite a bit of dedication and time to perform laboratory research. I have spent the past few years building up my knowledge of biology in order to pursue my goals of being a laboratory researcher. My passion for science, the various academic and professional goals I have set for myself, alongside the dedication in me are what I will use to gain the experience I hope to obtain from this summer training program. Research has always fascinated me in the sense that there are so many subjects to research and experiment on in this world. Growing up I always loved and enjoyed anything related to scientific research or findings. While my mom was trying to attain a degree

After achieving this I hope to obtain both a Master’s and Ph.D in Genetics which will allow me to go into genetic research once I graduate. In addition to earning my degrees I will be taking extra laboratory classes to get a Biotechnology Certificate that will let research companies know that I have extra practice in laboratory research. I also wish to use my Biology degree to get a Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling so that I can work not only in research but in helping others with genetic decisions/questions. Professionally, I want to become a Geneticist and/or a Genetic Counselor. As a Geneticist I hope to go into research either in looking for ways to cure or correct genetic diseases, research more into how genes influence development, or do research with stem cells to grow organs or for gene therapy. Ultimately, a big dream or goal of mine professionally would be to earn a Noble Prize for either a discovery or for the research that I will have done as a

I am very hardworking, a fast learner with anything that I am given, a great leader, as well as team member. I am always completely determined to find the solution to any problem that I face whether it be perfectly inserting solution into a gel electrophoresis well or correctly isolating DNA for further experimentation. If I am stuck on a problem or in a situation I will keep working on trying to find a solution no matter how long it takes me. As stated earlier, I have always had a passion for science, especially when it comes to research that leads to finding new discoveries. I feel that my passion for learning, innovation, also science would motivate me very strongly to do the best in this research program. I also feel that this program would help exponentially in giving me experience I need to reach my professional goal of being a