(Left to Right: Paola Castro, Joseph Hargan Calvopina, Melinda Hernandez, Richard Rodriguez, Michelle Crespo & Jason Melehani)The newest MARC trainees are very busy this summer working in their labs. Melinda Hernandez is working in Dr. Peggy Fong's lab, Paola Castro in Dr. Steven Clarke's lab, Michelle Crespo in Dr. Carlos Portera Cailliau's lab, Joseph Hargan Calvopina in Dr. Hong Wu's lab, Richard Rodriguez in Dr. Tomas Ganz' lab and Jason Melehani in Dr. Kent Hill's lab.
None of them are taking any classes this summer, primarily working in their labs for 40 hours a week. Although the days can be long, all of them are finding the experience to be very rewarding. Richard says that the extended one-on-one time in the lab makes learning much easier. Melinda says that it is good because she gets to focus on more than just the research, having more time to read journals and do fieldwork since she is not taking classes. Jason feels that the extra time in the lab allows him to design his own project and take it in his own direction, something that he is greatly enjoying.
Despite their busy lab schedules, these MARC trainees are still finding time to enjoy their summer. Joseph allows time to go play soccer with his friends when he is free, and Paola lists sleeping as one of her top hobbies. Michelle also finds plenty of time to relax and hangout with friends, even though she is also busy with the AMGEN Scholars program.
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