I’m Madison Scott, a Neuroscience major from Cypress, Texas! For my research project I’m developing a diagnostic for fungal contaminants of medical marijuana. A tool for quick and simple testing of marijuana will allow growers, dispensaries, and immunocompromised patients to prevent illness and death that can come from the use of contaminated marijuana.
DIY Diagnostics was my first-choice stream because I was fascinated by the idea of being able to invent my very own diagnostic. And after two semesters in this stream, I’m still just as excited about my project. Before beginning my FRI experience, I was very intimidated by the idea of research. I thought of it as something only expert scientists with PhDs did, and that I was completely unprepared to take on the challenge. But once I entered DIY, I realized that anyone can be a researcher and even the experts had to start somewhere. Being in DIY’s community of passionate student researchers has provided me with an amazing system of support and motivation. Through my work I’ve gained an immense respect for researchers, experienced the excitement of performing tests that had never been done before, solidified my scientific knowledge through application, and transformed my fear of research into a love for it!
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