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Testimonials
Daniel
What he learned at PSI>
"I had never thought about working in a research lab in high school, and the opportunity to do so through the PSI program really inspired me to dive head first into the field neuroscience."
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Ella
Why She Loves PSI>
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"...the PSI program was incredibly helpful in that I was able to work in a lab setting and learn what came with working with animals and others in stressful situations."
Megan
What sparked her interest>
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"I still remember being awestruck when I got to see a flow cytometer... [PSI] helped only strengthened my interest in the life sciences."
Gina
Advise for students>
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"Take the time to get to know the faculty and learn about outside opportunities! I was able to help write a patient page that was published in a journal..."
PSI's DNA Day Essay Contest Winners & Honorable Mentions
The American Society for Human Genetics (ASHG) sponsors an essay writing contest for high school students. The winners are announced each year on National DNA Day. The PSI program has submitted student essays to this contest since 2010. Kudos to the PSI students listed below who have received recognition!