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Ruben Rodriguez 2006-
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Doing research in Dr. Ortiz's lab has helped me
become a better student; because I get to apply what I have
learned in the class room to real life experiments.
Doing research in Dr. Ortiz's lab has also allowed me to
attend multiple conferences to present my research, which
enabled me to meet students from other Universities that are
currently doing research in similar fields; therefore it
allowed me to expand my network for future research
collaborations. |
| Working in the Ortiz lab has been a great
experience. At first, I was unsure about doing research, but
this lab made physiology much more interesting to me. I never
knew how to get involved in research until I took Professor
Ortiz's physiology class. Over the course of my involvement, I
have learned a great deal about physiology and different
mechanisms within the body. Not only have I gained
intellectual knowledge, but I have also learned many different
techniques that will help me in the future. Working in this
lab has really changed my perspective on research and has
helped me decide my future career path. |
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Jacqueline Minas
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Marjorie Rarama 2009-
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My research experience was quite enjoyable.
I am pretty clumsy, so one important personal trait I
got in lab was being more graceful and cautious. I got
to work with many fun machines, such as a sample analyzer and
a sonifier. Also, I got to work with real animal samples and
try other research methods. Research was pretty
beneficial to me and now I got an idea of what
researchers go through and how they are experts they are in
their field. Research helps me understand some of the
scientific approaches that are mentioned in bio books and it
is so cool that I get to actually do those methods like
western blotting, for real. I am honored to get an
opportunity to see what goes on inside labs and it is a really
memorable experience. |
| Working in Dr. Ortiz's laboratory as an
undergrad was a very valuable experience. Not only did it
allow me to learn an assortment of different analytical
techniques, but it also gave me the opportunity to implement
what I learned and contribute to real projects. |
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Jose Viscarra 2007 - 2009
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Fatima Barragan 2009
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Having the opportunity to work in a laboratory
as an undergraduate gives students an edge in any setting.
Research opens many doors and allows students to discover what
they are truly great at. I would recommend it to anyone.
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| I began college with the intent to further
pursue medical school both because I had this inherent desire
to help people and an insatiable curiosity for the human body.
Although my desire and curiosity remain prominent forces in
directing my future career, undergraduate research has
broadened my interests and has taught me that there are
literally COUNTLESS other ways to satisfy them. As an
undergrad, what better way is there to work with your
professor at a personal level and have so many more doors of
opportunity open at the same time? None! |
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Shaina Balayan 2009
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Andrew Mamalis 2005 - 2009
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I believe participating in research is an
invaluable experience to gain during your undergraduate
education. I guarantee you will learn things while working in
a lab that you cannot learn in the classroom. I encourage
every student to get involved in research at sometime during
their education- participating in research will only make you
a better student! |
| My undergraduate research experience
gave me a full understanding of what an education at a
University is all about. Not only did I have the knowledge
from the classroom and textbooks, but now I was able to apply
what I had learned in the classroom to real life. It greatly
increased my public speaking ability, allowed me to work face
to face with individuals in the community and gave me hands on
skills working in a lab setting. Working in the lab was an
amazing experience that I think every undergrad should have!
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Jana Mowrer 2006-2008
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Jessica Romo 2006 - 2009
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My experience in the lab was an extraordinary
one. Through working in the lab on Adolescent Obesity in
Merced County, there have been countless opportunities that
have helped me throughout my academic career. I was chosen and
received 3 opportunities to continue my research while
attending school. I was chosen as an Alliances for Graduate
Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) member after my first
year working, and after my second year of working I was chosen
as a Ronald E. McNair Scholar. During my senior year I
received a travel award to present my findings at the Society
for Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in
Science (SACNAS) conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since
then I decided that my career path would be focused on Public
Health and will be pursuing an MPH in the fall of 2010. All
thanks to Dr. Rudy Ortiz and the endless amount of support he
gave me while doing undergraduate research. |
| Even as an Economics major, working in Prof.
Ortiz's lab was a very valid experience, specially in terms of
expanding my interdisciplinary perspective.The opportunity was
enriching in the sense that it helped me understand how
different disciplines interact and cooperate. I also learned a
great deal about writing research grants and developing a
research project of my own. |
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Amanda Camelo
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This could be you!
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Check back with me to inquire about openings in
the lab. |
