Think Like a Researcher: Why Admissions Officers Notice Students with Genetics Research
Curious about how high school students can get started in genetics research? Join Dr. Jorge Avila, UCLA neuroscientist and genetics researcher, as he introduces students to the world of real biological discovery and shows how meaningful research begins. Learn how to choose a genetics topic that fits your interests, design a project you can pursue from anywhere, and understand how research experience can give you a clear edge in STEM and pre-med college applications. Don’t miss this chance to discover what it takes to think, research, and innovate like a scientist.
Discover how genetics research can give students a powerful edge in STEM and pre-med college admissions.
Join UCLA neuroscientist Dr. Jorge Avila as he introduces high school students to the world of genetics and biomedical discovery. Learn how research experience develops analytical thinking, scientific writing, and data interpretation, skills top universities recognize as signs of true academic depth.
You Will Learn:
- Why genetics research is becoming a key differentiator in STEM and pre-med applications
- How genetics connects to fields like biomedicine, neuroscience, and biochemistry
- Steps to design a research project that builds real scientific skills in high school
- How research experience strengthens essays, recommendations, and interviews
Meet Your Speakers:
Dr. Jorge Avila is the Assistant Director at UCLA’s Undergraduate Research Centers, where he leads programs that support underrepresented students in STEM research. With a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience/Psychology and postdoctoral work at Rutgers, he brings extensive experience in neuroscience, substance abuse research, and collaborative scientific projects. Dr. Avila has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at major conferences, and specializes in developing innovative research methodologies in neuroscience.
Chris Haley is a Harvard University graduate with over five years of experience as a professional college counsellor. He has guided students through hundreds of successful applications to top U.S. universities, including the Ivy League, MIT, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and USC. Chris also has a strong track record of helping students gain admission to elite summer and research programs such as USC SHINE, LaunchX, UCIxGATI BEAM, and COSMOS.
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