On July 18th, the Summer Research Apprentice Program came to a close during the SRAP 2014 Symposium.
After spending six-weeks in various research labs at the
University of Wyoming, 22 high school students presented their research and
findings to peers, mentors, families and friends. Students created poster-boards
for the morning poster session, and then presented their research during 15-minute
oral presentations.
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| SRAP 2014 participants |
“After six-weeks of
seeing these wonderful students grow, it’s amazing to see them present their
research so enthusiastically.” says Lisa Abeyta, Wyoming EPSCoR’s Student
Research Programs Coordinator. “I’m proud of them and everything they have
accomplished.”
Students
shared that they appreciated their time at the University of Wyoming, and
enjoyed conducting research.
“My favorite part is the fact that
I’m doing a real project, and it’s not just filler work. I’m doing actual
research.”
-Matthew Trujillo
“I really enjoy the research and
new science concepts that I’m learning.”
-Holden Bindl
Students also valued meeting other students from all around
the country.
“I definitely liked meeting all of
the people. It’s really exciting to be with new people.”
-Natalie Blaise
“My favorite part of SRAP was
meeting all of the new people. I wasn’t expecting everyone to be so nice, but I
came here and I have made lots of friends.”
-Paul Mesa
“It’s a life-altering experience. Not only for the students,
but also for myself,” says Lisa. “There is nothing else like it.”
Wyoming EPSCoR would like to thank the students, mentors and
everyone else who helped make SRAP 2014 a success. Thanks for a great summer of
exciting research!
By Robin Rasmussen
Photo Courtesy of Lisa Abeyta
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