Week Three

The experience in my lab here at Purdue has been positive. Research can sometimes be daunting and even discouraging when one is lost or confused in the project. Having worked at other labs before, the graduate mentor and faculty advisers were usually very difficult to get in contact with. I work closely with my graduate mentor so I easily get help whenever I'm stuck instead of having to setup meeting that can take long than I'd hope. My faculty adviser, John Lumkes, is a very friendly person and also very approachable; I wouldn't hesitate to approach him if I'm having problems or for advice. During the many research meetings I have attended, I have had the opportunity to speak to other students outside my lab. Coming from a small school that does not do much research, I'm amazed by the vast diversity in research being conducted by students here at Purdue.