Jordyn
Jordyn has been the recipient of both a URG and a URG advanced, among other grants from the Office of Undergrad Research and SESP. Jordyn laid out why her first URG was so important, especially when it came to applying for other grants like the URG Advanced. “When I received my first URG, it was my first time conducting an independent research project. I was pretty nervous, but my advisor and the lab were really encouraging throughout the entire process, and I realized that I really enjoyed the overall process of research. By the time I applied for the URG Advanced, I was more confident in my own skills to pursue another independent research project. I had also received many other grants from the OUR and SESP, and I felt that applying for the URG Advanced was the next step. Applying for these grants has inspired me to continue research at the PhD level.”