Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) have allowed Chloe Jones to take her chemistry studies at the University of South Florida and apply them to cutting-edge research laboratories across the country. When the Judy Genshaft Honors College student and National Merit Scholar began exploring research opportunities, she turned to the USF Office of National Scholars, where she learned about how to apply to REUs. By participating in two REUs, Jones has explored new areas of chemistry, gained hands-on research experience, and received awards for her presentations at multiple conferences, all while building relationships with mentors beyond USF. Now, Jones is using what she learned through her research experiences to shape her plans for graduate school and a career as a researcher. In this episode, she discusses how her experiences at the University of Texas and Ohio State University broadened her understanding of chemistry and how the support of the USF Office of National Scholars helped her pursue opportunities beyond her home university. She also shares her advice for students looking to take their first steps into undergraduate research.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) have allowed Chloe Jones to take her chemistry studies at the University of South Florida and apply them to cutting-edge research laboratories across the country. When the Judy Genshaft Honors College student and National Merit Scholar began exploring research opportunities, she turned to the USF Office of National Scholars, where she learned about how to apply to REUs. By participating in two REUs, Jones has explored new areas of chemistry, gained hands-on research experience, and received awards for her presentations at multiple conferences, all while building relationships with mentors beyond USF.
Now, Jones is using what she learned through her research experiences to shape her plans for graduate school and a career as a researcher. In this episode, she discusses how her experiences at the University of Texas and Ohio State University broadened her understanding of chemistry and how the support of the USF Office of National Scholars helped her pursue opportunities beyond her home university. She also shares her advice for students looking to take their first steps into undergraduate research.
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Guest: Chloe Jones
Hosts: Reva Gandhi and Fabiana Requena
Production: Nicholas Henry, Maya Nikolski, and Professor Tamara Nemirovsky
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