Topic: Summer Student Spotlight

For University of Maryland student Anna Yegorova, the 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program offered the perfect combination of cutting-edge regenerative biology research and the chance to spend a summer in one of the most beautiful places in the country.

UMaine Orono student Kirin Guay joined the Updike Lab through the 2026 Summer Research Fellowship program. From building research skills to gaining confidence as a science communicator, opportunities to grow have been plentiful — both in and out of the lab.

From learning new laboratory techniques to experiencing Maine's quiet beauty, Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico student Joyce Quiñones-Fernandez's summer reflects the hands-on research and supportive community that define the 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program.

What is it like to spend a summer conducting research at the MDI Biological Laboratory? Indiana Wesleyan University student Teagan Rupp shares experiences from the 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program.

MDI Bio Lab's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program brings together talented students from across the country. But what makes this year's cohort unique?