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:

• Complete this survey and we reach out to you.
• https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/ResearchInterest

CO-FOUNDERS:

• Shantee Ayala @ s.ayala.1997@gmail.com
• Adiba Hassan (graduated 2024)

YOUTUBE VIDEOS:

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

SPRING QUARTER '25 OFFICE HOURS & PROGRAMS:

• Wednesdays & Thursdays (11am-12pm) at the VRC (Flyer)
• 2025-04-09 Grad Student Meet&Greet (Flyer, RSVP)

WORKSHOPS:

• 2025-02-28 Grad Student Meet and Greet (Flyer, Reel)
• 2025-02-26 From LIFE to LAB' research workshop (Flyer, Reel)
• 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