Ethics and Value Alignment as an Early Career Scientist

By Lila Alvarado, University of Missouri–Kansas City My summer research experience was challenging in multiple ways. I am grateful for the experience, as I saw incredible geologic landscapes, including an active volcano, got to laugh with and hear the stories of some incredibly kind people, and learned my Spanish comprehension is better than I previouslyContinue reading “Ethics and Value Alignment as an Early Career Scientist”

An Ocean Apart, Speaking the Same Language

By Isabel Ball, University of Missouri–Kansas City (Photo taken at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy)  When I applied for funding to conduct research in Florence, Italy, I thought I knew exactly what I was signing up for. I was going to collect concert data, compare musical programming in Florence and Kansas City, write a researchContinue reading “An Ocean Apart, Speaking the Same Language”

The Whole Chilean Experience: A Reflection of a Life Changing Moment

By Claudia Perez, University of Missouri–Kansas City The picture on the left shows me being trapped into a group hug by the garden students on my last day!  Looking back at your research travels, how do you feel this experience has helped you academically and professionally? What is the value of engaging with research inContinue reading “The Whole Chilean Experience: A Reflection of a Life Changing Moment”