Vets in Research

ABOUT US:

• We are a veteran and military-connected student led group with a goal to educate and connect research opportunities with our peers.

SPECIFIC AIMS:

1. Exposure to research in various fields through guided manuscript discussions and invited talks.
2. Assistance with placements into research lab for hands-on experience.
3. Establishment of a supportive community for veterans and military-connected students interested in research.

MOTO:

1. EXPOSURE to different types of research
2. PLACEMENT into labs
3. COMMUNITY building program

INTERESTED IN RESEARCH:

1. complete this survey and we reach out to you in the fall
2. https://sa.ucla.edu/Forms/p/VIRInterest

CO-FOUNDERS:
Shantee Ayala @ s.ayala.1997@gmail.com
Adiba Hassan (graduated)

YOUTUBE VIDEOS:

• The program purpose - Adiba Hassan (spouse PhD '2024)
• Message from current leadership - Shantee Ayala (dependent PhD)

WINTER QUARTER '25 OFFICE HOURS:

1. Wednesdays & Thursdays (11am-12pm) at the VRC
2. Download the Flyer

WORKSHOPS:

• 2024-10-30 Research Workshop with Vets in Healthcare (Flyer, Photos)
• 2024-10-17 VIR Talk Series - Dr Kevin Swift (Flyer, Images, Reel, Recording)
• 2024-09-13 Grad and Professional Student Meet & Greet (Flyer, Images)
• 2024-05-02 Military Master Student 'Meet & Greet' (Flyer)
• 2024-04-04 Military PhD Students 'Meet & Greet' (Flyer)

REAERCH TIPS:

• UCLA Research Week 2024
• Research, Interest and Career 2024
• Looking for Research Opportunities 2024