Interns are people, typically students or recent students, who work to gain more experience in a particular area. Internships offer a plethora of valuable experiences. In the classroom, students learn about the concept of research. They learn the steps and the theory. Through an internship, students can learn by doing. They turn theory into practice. Interns actively participate in the research process, gaining valuable hands-on experience, and find out what being a researcher is really like. Internships are the perfect time to learn about new research fields and meet other researchers. These opportunities and connections are often invaluable in helping the student shape their futures.
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Rachael George InternRachael George is a Summer Intern at the UAB TRIP Lab through collaboration with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham. Ms. George is a sophomore at UAB majoring in Neuroscience and a member of the University Honors Program (UHP). Through her internship, she is working with the REACT study and community outreach. She is excited to gain valuable research experience and to communicate research findings to the community at large. In the future, Ms. George plans to attend medical school.
The experience I gain through my internship with the TRIP Lab will benefit not only my current academics, but also my medical school application. Through the community outreach component, I will be able to directly experience how research is translated into practice
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Alisha Thomas Intern
Alisha Thomas is a Summer Intern at the UAB TRIP Lab through collaboration with the UAB Center for Community Outreach Development (CORD) Program. Ms. Thomas is a student at Lawson State Community College. Her academic interests include psychology and business administration. She enjoys learning about human behavior and will put that knowledge to good use in the future as an entrepreneur. Through her TRIP Lab Internship, Ms. Thomas has the opportunity for hands-on learning about psychology and the rigors of the research process.
I’m thankful for the opportunity to be an intern with the TRIP Lab. The knowledge I am gaining gives me a head start on my academic career and an important skill set for use not only in research but also in business.
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Jamiya Williams Intern
Jamiya Williams is a Summer Intern at the UAB TRIP Lab through collaboration with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham. Currently, Ms. Williams is a senior psychology major with a minor in communications at the University of Montevallo. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school to become a clinical psychologist. Through her TRIP Lab internship, she hopes to broaden her understanding of psychology and the research process.
Research experience with the TRIP Lab at UAB is a great opportunity to learn more about psychology research and about the field from outside of the clinical psychology point of view.