Andrew
Andrew first got involved with his lab in January 2020 after spending his fall quarter meeting with different physics professors. Here’s what Andrew had to say about how his project transitioned once it became clear that conducting the work in-person was no longer a possibility.
“When the pandemic set in, my project (which at the time, involved building and modifying circuits) didn’t seem like something that could be moved to a remote setting, but I was able to find a way to utilize my resources so that I could continue my project. My lab supported me by offering a unique exception to their usual item ordering policy – instead of shipping the electronics I needed to the lab, my professor allowed me to order and ship those items directly to my home so that I could continue my project with just a small roadblock. I was lucky enough to be able to return to campus in the fall, so I have not yet had to plan an entirely remote research project. However, I think it is important to realize that a remote research project does not necessarily have to be entirely digital – not only was I able to get help from my lab to continue my work, but I also spoke with individuals at my father’s workplace who were able to loan me some additional testing equipment for the second half of my project. Of course, the rest of my lab members were available via Zoom meetings and emails to give me the advice and suggestions I needed to develop a coherent and thorough set of experimental results.”