Research

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We’re peeking into the future with our next student, Bryce, a data-driven Physics major and Math minor. Bryce is a junior from Overland Park, Kansas, and enjoys being a part of the Tulsa Undergraduate Research Challenge here at TU, where students can begin working in labs with expert faculty as early as their freshman year. Take it away, Bryce.

– Thanks for the introduction, Alex. Ever since I was young, I’ve been drawn towards the fields of math and science. My mom would tell me how I would constantly come to her with a list of colleges I wanted to attend when I was only in elementary school. I know that ambitious kid will be proud today with all of the opportunities I’ve had at the University of Tulsa. After becoming acclimated with the University, I was eager to get involved with as many things as I could. I joined Greek Life, physics clubs, and got involved with solar cell research with one of my professors. I was amazed with how easy it was to get involved with research here. All I had to do was send an email and the rest fell right into place. Since then, I’ve been able to work under Dr. Hari, who puts my success as a student over just about everything else. I’ve gotten experience in the lab and advice for presenting research, as well as getting involved in the Tulsa Undergraduate Research Challenge that the University supports, and even leading me to work with students in other majors on a business plan for technology that has been researched right here at the University. The experiences I’ve had have taught me how the real-world research process works, from conception to a business. I never would’ve been able to gain the knowledge I have now without the help from my professors and the countless opportunities I’ve come across at this school. I know that I’ll be able to do great things in the future, thanks to the University of Tulsa. Thank you for listening to my story and take it back, Alex.

– Wow. Solar cell research plus business acumen equals a successful combination for this young entrepreneur. TU gives students the resources to excel in many career fields. I’m pretty sure we’ll be hearing more about this project in the years to come. Great job. Thanks again, Bryce.