STEM
Top 5 things I’ve learned through research
Hi everyone! My name is CJ and I鈥檓 a senior studying neuroscience and dance. This semester I鈥檓 completing my neuroscience thesis from research I鈥檝e done since my first year at Scripps! I thought for this blog post, it would be a good idea to reflect on my time in the lab and list the top […]
Read MoreScience Research at Scripps
As I have grown throughout my college career, I have seen how important it is to apply skills outside of the classroom, especially when studying the natural sciences. Acid-base chemical properties are just concepts until you can perform a titration yourself, and learning about parasites is not the same as physically identifying them under a […]
Read MoreCollaborative Culture and Opportunities in the Science Department
One aspect of my academic journey here at Claremont that I really appreciate has been how easy it is to reach out to professors and find various opportunities at Keck, our science department. As a first year, I was extremely nervous about classes. I wasn鈥檛 sure if I鈥檇 be able to succeed, but I found […]
Read MorePursuing Pre-Health
One of my reasons for choosing to come to Scripps was because I knew I wanted to study STEM and pursue pre-med, but I also knew I did not want to be in a competitive environment. Being at a smaller school like Scripps, has also allowed me to develop relationships with my professors. One of […]
Read MoreThe Peer Education Center
Hi! I鈥檓 CJ and I鈥檓 a sophomore at Scripps studying neuroscience and dance. I remember the summer before my first semester of college feeling completely overwhelmed by the fact that I鈥檇 be taking Chemistry again in just a few short weeks. I took chemistry my sophomore year of high school and quite famously did not […]
Read MoreResearch Opportunities
Research Opportunities聽 When I first got to college, I had no idea what it meant to do research. Even though I had come to Scripps as a neuroscience major, I didn鈥檛 know there could be science careers outside of the medical field. Pretty soon after I got to campus, I heard the word 鈥渞esearch鈥� thrown […]
Read MoreDeciding My Major and Pre-Health Advising
As a current sophomore at Scripps, I am declaring my major soon! Because we do not have to apply for our majors, a lot of students are undecided when coming to Scripps, and it鈥檚 a great opportunity to be able to take classes that you鈥檙e truly interested in. The core program here at Scripps is […]
Read MoreMy Experience with Keck Science
Hi all! Today I鈥檓 here to talk about my experience so far as a STEM major through the Keck Science Department. First, for those who don鈥檛 know, the W.M. Keck Science Department is the joint science department that includes 糖心TV, Pitzer College, and Claremont McKenna College. Like it says on the Keck Science website, […]
Read MoreSTEM Research Opportunities
Hi everyone! I鈥檓 CJ and I鈥檓 a sophomore studying neuroscience and dance. One of the best parts of college is getting involved in research! I started my first year at Scripps knowing I wanted to get involved in some kind of neuroscience research as soon as possible! Even without any formal lab experience, I met […]
Read MoreMastering Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry requires consistency and self-discipline. Out of all of my other courses, I have spent the most time studying for organic chemistry. Staying consistent with studying and doing practice problems was the challenging part of the course. I will share my strategies and resources that has helped me improve and enjoy organic chemistry! Try […]
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Course Registration
Hi! Sam and Serena here, In light of class registration season, we thought it was only suitable for us to write a blog post on how to register for classes and things you should consider while registering for classes! Registering for classes is definitely a stressful time of year, and is particularly difficult if you鈥檙e […]
Read MoreGetting Involved in Summer Research Labs at Keck: Where do I Start?
Hi all! As a student interested in STEM, the terms 鈥渞esearch鈥� and 鈥渓abs鈥� are often floating around the midst of everyday conversations, especially as many students are beginning to look into summer opportunities during the spring semester. Although the idea of research is consistently drilled into the back of your head, unlike the labs you […]
Read MoreNancy’s Passion and Goals: Biochemistry and Medicine
Science never made it on the list to the question 鈥淲hat do you want to major in?鈥�. The idea of going into this male-dominated field was absurd, especially within medicine. Everything changed in high-school when my chemistry teacher talked about her experience as a Biochemistry major during her years in undergrad.聽 Topics such as developing […]
Read MoreKeck Science Department Overview
Hi all! Today I鈥檓 here to talk about my experience so far as a STEM major through the Keck Science Department. First, for those who don鈥檛 know, the W.M. Keck Science Department is the joint science department that includes 糖心TV, Pitzer College, and Claremont McKenna College. Like it says on the Keck Science website, […]
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