Meet your mentors!
Charlize Price
Major?
Biology
Hometown?
San Antonio TEXAS
Hobbies?
Tennis, Yoga
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
there are numerous useful methods to scientific research that can be learned here. From using the Liberty Blue peptide synthesizer to working with wine assays, there is much to do and learn.
Jessica Nye
Major?
Biochemistry
Hometown?
McKinney TEXAS
Hobbies?
Yoga, Making Fun of Deborah
Zhuang for doing the NYT Crossword
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
It gave me the independence to work on my own project, forcing me to find why things may not have worked and how I could resolve this problem instead of just asking a TA or professor to tell me what to do next.​
Deborah Zhuang
Major?
Chemistry & Math
Hometown?
Lubbock Texas
Hobbies?
Not being able to wink properly,
getting made fun of by Jessica Nye for doing the NYT crossword
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
FRI was my first introduction to research in the natural sciences and it’s given me some idea as to what I want to do with my life. It has also indirectly provided me with so many opportunities to further explore my interests in scientific research thanks to all of the PIs who are genuinely invested in their students’ success.
Anh Vu
Major?
Biology & PLan II
Hometown?
San Antonio Texas
Hobbies?
Listening to edgy music + dying my hair
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
It helped get my foot in the door for gaining research experience with the Summer Fellowship and helped open door for other opportunities.
Bao-Tran Nguyen
Major?
Biology
Hometown?
houston TEXAS
Hobbies?
Watching TV, Cooking, and Pottery
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
FRI gave me the opportunity to engage in actual research and taught me many laboratory techniques. It also allowed me to improve upon my scientific writing skills, which will carry beyond my college career..
Holden Wagner
Major?
chemistry
Hometown?
houston TEXAS
Hobbies?
Biking to Alaska and enjoying the stratosphere
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
FRI has taught me the skills to succeed in upper-division labs, and has provided me with connections to further my research at UT.
David Sarabia
Major?
chemistry
Hometown?
Mexia TEXAS
Hobbies?
Living my Anime Dreams and listening to frank ocean
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
FRI has helped me become more vocal and proactive when it comes to my education. Also, it helped me develop amazing professional and personal relationships with those I have interacted with in SMS. I recently started a position as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Anslyn’s graduate research lab as well.
Morgan Hagood
Major?
Biology
Hometown?
Austin TEXAS
Hobbies?
Intramural's, Playing with my pup
why should others join sms?
SMS will open your eyes to actual research that can help shape your future, as well as help you learn techniques that are extremely beneficial in any scientific field.
Nevin Lewis
Major?
Neuroscience
Hometown?
Corpus Christi Texas
Hobbies?
Wearing Yellow Hoodies
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
FRI has helped me find my place on campus and a way to connect with other stem majors who are passionate about research. I wish I could recommend FRI to every STEM major on campus!
Yakndara Ekpo
Major?
Biology
Hometown?
Houston Texas
Hobbies?
EATING ENTIRE JARS OF APPLE SAUCE
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
IT HAS MADE ME FEEL MORE CONFIDENT IN A LAB AND WITH MORE CONFIDENT ABILITY TO
TACKLE NEW SITUATIONS. IT'S BEEN A GOOD JUMPING POINT TO OTHER RESEARCH RELATED OPPORTUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN REALLY INTERESTING.
Wisdom Orakwue
Major?
Biology
Hometown?
houston Texas
Hobbies?
Running & Living Life
Why should others join sms?
To me FRI is amazing program which allows undergraduate students to gain experience working in a research lab. Through this program, I was able to develop a better understanding of the realm of research and how it can potential effect me in my future career!
Claudia Morris
Major?
Biochemistry
Hometown?
Austin Texas
Hobbies?
Reading, Hiking, Travelling
How has fri helped you in college?
It made me have better time management, taught me about upper level topics, and made me more interested in doing research in the future!
Aidan Comiskey
Major?
Biochemistry & Plan II
Hometown?
Grapevine Texas
Hobbies?
Having one ear piercing and single-handedly funding lucky lab
Why should others join sms?
SMS is a very tight knit stream where everyone feels like family and everyone is accepted. The people in the stream are always there if someone has a question or needs help about anything.
Katherine Kim
Major?
Biology
Hometown?
dallas Texas
Hobbies?
Ice skating, reading
How has fri helped you in college?
FRI helped me to be more proactive and independent not only in research but also in learning something new. Also, learning new lab techniques and other skills in lab has provided me the opportunities to explore my interests and to consider different career paths.
Kevin Hoang
Major?
biochemistry & International Relations
Hometown?
Katy TEXAS
Hobbies?
Buying Striped Clothing + relistening to hamilton
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
FRI has provided me with the opportunity to learn about many useful scientific techniques in research and connecting with professionals in research.
Avery Arsenault
Major?
Public Health
Hometown?
Dallas Texas
Hobbies?
Kickboxing and dominating board games
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
FRI has helped me become more confident in my scientific abilities and help others do the same.
Taylor Masters
Major?
Neuroscience
Hometown?
Austin TEXAS
Hobbies?
Running (Walking), Exploring, Occasional Sewing
HOW HAS FRI helped you in college?
FRI has helped me grow in my scientific reasoning and time management skills throughout the past year. It has allowed me to grow and learn as a student, while also getting to contribute to an impressive research stream.
