The Jackson Laboratory

Summer Student

June - August 2018 • Farmington, CT

What I liked

I loved everything about my experience working at JAX. Not only the people who I worked with in the Williams lab but every employee, from the CEO to the security guards, were absolutely amazing. The work environment is one of support and collaboration where everyone wants to see you succeed.

What I wish was different

I don't think anything could have been different because it was already a great place to work and an amazing opportunity.

Advice

I would tell other students to start their research presentations early to give yourself enough time to perfect it for the symposium at the end of the program.

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Summer Research Fellow

June - August 2019 • Farmington, CT

What I liked

The environment, and the journal club is great.

What I wish was different

The SSP Program events

Advice

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Student Researcher

June - August 2019 • Bar Harbor, ME

What I liked

Was provided with housing, a personal chef, access to gym, and was paid... in addition to living in a national park in a cool area

What I wish was different

Did not enjoy following strict schedule with other students, did not share many of the same interests and realized I’m more interested in clinical care

Advice

Definitely do summer research to find your passions

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Cancer Researcher

June - August 2019 • Farmington, CT

What I liked

This role provided a firsthand experience into cutting-edge research in the field of cancer genomics. I was able to dive right into an advanced research project, and was welcomed into the community with open arms. Also, my lab was extremely supportive and patient with me, as I learned the basics of bioinformatics and utilized some of the skills I learned towards the research. Now, I can take these same skills, expand on them, and apply them to my research here at UConn.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Summer Student Intern

June - August 2019 • Bar Harbor, ME

What I liked

I loved the summer student group environment and the amazing community we created. I really enjoyed the opportunity to dive deep into a topic and spend the whole summer working on the same topic.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make the most of every opportunity the summer will go much faster then you think.

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Research Intern

June - August 2019 • Bar Harbor, ME

What I liked

There was a very positive, friendly, and productive lab culture.

What I wish was different

My PI was pretty busy this summer writing grants, and so finding a good project topic was complicated.

Advice

Confidence in your ability to contribute, combined with a default instinct to exercise humility, is invaluable in a cross-disciplinary research environment.

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Summer Research Student

June - August 2018 • Bar Harbor, ME

What I liked

The beauty of living next to the ocean in a mansion on a cliff made researching at the world's best genomics lab that uses mice models an unforgettable experience. The people you meet at the institution and during your stay at Bar Harbor become contacts near and dear to you.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Summer Student

June - August 2018 • Bar Harbor, ME

What I liked

I learned and experienced so much in my short time there. I learned to immunostain, dissect, and image mouse eyes, and presented my research. And I also got to attend seminars on various topics regarding genetics. I learned many lab techniques and a lot about myself as well. I had the opportunity to explore Acadia National park and tried hiking and whitewater rafting for the first time. I met with other summer students who had the same interests and love for science that I do.