The Beginning of a Great Summer! by Urmi Choudhary

Hi everyone! My name is Urmi Choudhary and I’m going to be a senior at Wissahickon High School in the fall. This past year, I participated in a biotechnology program where I learned to love experimentation in the lab. This made me want to continue working in a lab setting and learning about research techniques which is why I am really excited for TRIP this summer! I am particularly interested in cellular biology and, in college, I hope to study biomedical engineering to learn how to practically apply scientific knowledge in bettering people’s lives. 

Aside from academics, I am volunteering at Kindred Hospice and completing my EMT certification this summer. In my free time, I play piano, read, and travel with my family. I also love to play volleyball with my friends and babysit at our local community center. 

It’s only been a week, but I’ve already learned so much at TRIP! I am beyond excited to continue learning about various assays and fly behavior. I am honored to be a part of TRIP and it’s going to be a great summer!