Sharing by Students FU Lala BSc in Biotechnology • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Participating in UROP has been a transformative experience for me. When I rst joined UROP, I only wished to have a taste of research, especially since many of my peers were also doing it. However, as I gradually got the hang of it, I found myself enjoying the excitement of formulating research questions, designing experiments, and nding out ways to make it work. One aspect of research that was particularly memorable to me is troubleshooting. I recalled the days, weeks, and months we spent on struggling with unexpected obstacles and setbacks. It was during these moments of frustration and uncertainty that I learned the true value of perseverance and resilience. Besides, there were many practical details that can only be learned through rst-hand experiences in the laboratory but not in the classroom. UROP also provided me a platform to showcase my project and enhance my communication skills. Participating in academic conferences and business conventions allowed me to share my research ndings to audiences with different backgrounds. These experiences taught me to tailor my communication and language style for different purposes. Personally speaking, joining UROP is the best decision I have ever made in HKUST. LEUNG Cheuk Fung Alvin BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology & Chemistry • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ever since my freshman year, I have been deeply engaged in this UROP project, which has profoundly shaped my academic journey. This invaluable experience has provided me with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the intricate world of rigorous scienti c research early on. I vividly recalled my trepidation when I rst joined the research team, lacking prior experience in computational research or programming. Undeterred, I embarked on a path of independent learning. The knowledge served as key stepping stones for my subsequent work. The iterative nature of research taught me the importance of perseverance, as I learned to accept feedback from my supervisor and fellow members of the research lab, re ne my methodologies, and interpret new results. It is only with continual communication between individuals with diverse academic backgrounds that better ideas be fostered. The culmination of these efforts has been particularly rewarding, as a peer-reviewed paper partially containing works from my UROP project has been recently accepted and published in the prestigious Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, in which I am one of the co- rst authors. ii
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