Company/Organization

University of Michigan Medical School

North Ingalls Building

300 N.Ingalls

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0489

Presentation

Career(s) Shared:

Biological & Medical Scientist, Science Research Manager, Medical Lab Careers, Medical Technologist

Brief Description:

Do you enjoy trying to find solutions to problems? Do you like to tackle difficult questions that seem to have no easy or clear-cut answer? Well, researchers are problem solvers! They have plenty of patience when it comes to pondering possible options for how a problem occurs in the first place and how to solve or avoid the problem. In health and medical research, people try to find ways to cure or prevent diseases, to educate people so they can make decisions that will let them lead healthier lives, and to give people tools to deal with physical problems ranging from wheelchairs and hearing aids to prosthetic arms and legs. Often, research also has to look at the environment we live in, the plants and foods we eat, and even the animals and machines we work with, because everything we touch, smell, eat, and breathe can directly or indirectly affect human health.

George will be happy to show you around the University of Michigan's Medical School. You will have the chance to see many different labs that are doing health- or medical-related research. You will be able to see a variety of research being conducted, to meet researchers and students studying to become researchers, and hopefully to gain some insights on what this diverse field is about and what kinds of skills and interests you need to have to enjoy and do well in this area. You will find that researchers share some common interests, skills, and values. Most are perfectionists who will strive and work hard to make every detail come out right. Generally, researchers have an incredible ability to maintain focus on a project or job until it is done. They can praise themselves and see that each little step of progress is worthwhile. Researchers need excellent reading and analysis skills, must pay attention to details, and must have good writing ability. In the past, many researchers worked on individual projects or parts of a study. Today, we see more and more researchers working as teams and with people from different fields and job areas. So, today's researchers need people skills and experience working with teams in a cooperative and effective manner.

Prerequisites

Group Size: 20-30

Age level: 8th-12th Grades and College

Interests: Health care, medicine, history, problem-solving, helping people

Previous Classes/Knowledge: None, although math and sciences are helpful

Audio-Visual Needs: LCD Projector

Travel Limitations: Southeastern Michigan

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