Baby's First Research Experience
Introduction Exactly one week ago marked the start of my first summer research opportunity. The past seven days have served as a brief glimpse into the world of academia, and have set the scene for the next seven weeks of my life. Research has always been something that fascinated me. The idea of being able to pursue knowledge for the sake of advancing our collective understanding of the universe as a career seems fantastical. However, after a few weeks of writing essays, applying to programs, and participating in interviews, I get to sample that dream at The Ohio State University. ...