1. Research
1.1. Protein crystolography
1.1.1. Perfecting techniques
1.1.2. Computational modeling
1.1.2.1. Unfamiliar courses
1.1.2.2. New skill set
1.2. Microbiology
1.2.1. Advanced courses
1.2.2. Genetics
1.3. Competitions
1.3.1. International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM)
1.3.2. Wide range of professional interactions
1.4. Grants/Funding
1.4.1. Stipends
1.4.2. Scholarships
2. Networking
2.1. Career Fairs
2.1.1. Resume
2.1.2. Curriculum Vitae
2.2. Conferences
2.2.1. UURAF
2.2.1.1. Research poster
2.2.2. Seminars
2.2.2.1. Public Speaking
2.2.2.2. Academic PowerPoints
2.2.3. Notre Dame University
2.2.3.1. Oral presentations
2.2.3.2. Protein Folding
2.2.4. UURAF
2.3. Online presence
2.3.1. Handshake
2.3.2. LinkdIn
2.3.3. Professionalism
3. Doctoral degree
3.1. Graduate school
3.1.1. Admissions tests
3.1.2. Universities
3.1.2.1. Stanford
3.1.2.2. Yale
3.1.2.3. MIT
3.1.2.4. Harvard
3.1.3. Applications
3.1.3.1. Letters of Recommendation
3.1.3.2. References
3.1.3.3. Essays
3.1.3.4. References
3.2. Fellowship
3.2.1. Faculty connections
3.2.2. Building research experience
4. Literature
4.1. Publishing
4.1.1. Scientific journals
4.1.1.1. Strengthening resume
4.1.1.2. Added credibility
4.1.2. Groundbreaking knowledge
4.2. Scientific writing
4.2.1. Vocabulary development
4.2.2. Communication skills
4.2.2.1. Clarity
4.2.2.2. Conciseness
4.2.2.3. Understandability
4.2.2.3.1. Public outreach