Why you should think about doing summer research in science

So you guys are through your first 9 weeks of physics, and now you have a better idea for why I showed you this picture on day 1.



Yes, this class is hard (but it should NOT feel painful, let me know if it does). Just like a great workout, you should have a sense of real accomplishment from this class. You should also know as your teacher, I'm often just like that spotter, pretty amazed that you're lifting all the weight you're lifting.

But my point is that now that you're getting a good workout, you should put your muscles to use. After all, lifting weights in the gym is fine and all, but the real fun is being bigger, faster or stronger in the sport you love.

In the world of science, science classes are the workouts (practice) and doing real research are the games. Believe it or not, you're ready to join a lab and do some real research starting tomorrow, and certainly by this summer, you could be part of a group of researchers who are doing cutting edge work on all sorts of amazing things.

Unlocking the secrets of the universe (especially when no one has discovered them before) can be immensely rewarding. Fame fortune and lots of prizes await you. But the most rewarding thing really is the fun you have from working in a lab with lots of cool people, playing with crazy toys, and discovering something no one has ever discovered before.

If you're interested in learning more about this, the time to start thinking about it is now. See me.

ps. Do click on the links above, they go to some cool stuff.