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So I talked to her about getting involved and started what has been my longest research project.\u201d You might have heard similar stories, since many faculty members let students in their courses know about potential research positions.<\/p>\n<p>Another cool experience that Zoe shared was from her summer off-campus research experience this past summer: \u201cThis summer I went to the University of Colorado at Boulder for an NSF REU, and I got to see the Rocky Mountains.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You may be wondering, what is an NSF REU? Learn more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/academicsuccess.ucf.edu\/our\/current\/summer-off-campus-research\/\">https:\/\/academicsuccess.ucf.edu\/our\/current\/summer-off-campus-research\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Undergraduate research is a rewarding experience, but it isn\u2019t always easy. Zoe shared the following advice for students currently in research, \u201cDon\u2019t be discouraged if everything goes wrong or you feel like you aren\u2019t making progress. Your hard work will pay off.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAt the end of the day, when I have a successful experiment and get results, it feels awesome. Hard work takes you there, even if it takes a while.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Zoe also talked a bit about why she enjoys working with her mentor, Dr. Orlovskaya, saying that her faculty mentor isn\u2019t concerned so much with getting results, but instead on learning. \u201cShe wants research to be a learning experience for me,\u201d says Zoe about Dr. Orlovskaya. \u201cResearch is an important step in my career, so I know that what seems tough now is just a step in becoming a professional scientist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of careers, Zoe plans \u201cto go to graduate school and then work in a national lab, such as with the Department of Energy, as a lead researcher. 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