Marshall University Yeager Scholar Asha Bora has been selected to participate in the competitive Amgen Scholars undergraduate research program this summer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The nine-week program includes hands-on research in a campus laboratory alongside a faculty mentor, on-campus housing with other scholars, and participation in seminars, workshops, activities and social events. Scholars will also attend the Amgen Scholars North America Symposium in California.
Bora, a biological science major with minors in chemistry and psychology, said she is looking forward to participating in a research experience with a strong emphasis on biotechnology.
“Through the program, I’ll be able to interact with individuals in both academia and industry, which will help shape my understanding of what my future career in neuroscience research might look like,” Bora said.
As part of the experience, Bora will learn new laboratory techniques and build connections with faculty, staff and fellow students. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience and says the program will help her gain valuable knowledge and contacts for the future.
In addition to her research, Bora, a member of Marshall’s women’s track team, plans to give back in her home state this summer by volunteering as a camp counselor at the Country Roads Running Camp in Davis, West Virginia.
The Marshall University Office of National Scholarships helps students, alumni, faculty and staff apply for competitive opportunities such as the Amgen Scholars program and Fulbright awards. For more information, contact Heather Smith at ons@marshall.edu.
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