“This program is indeed a very unique and purely exquisite one. It is my third summer back here at MMCRI and the helpful people I have met, and the research I have been able to perform make the experience worth coming back to again and again……” - Chris Hooper

“………………..I was definitely impressed with everything from the caliber of research taking place to the friendly atmosphere to the passion for learning and eagerness to teach that I found within the walls of MMCRI
………..the summer student program taught me about what life in the sciences is truly like. My experiences from this summer will help to guide me as I embark on my journey to college and begin pursuing a career.” - Emily Frank

“I spent this summer in Don Wojchowski's laboratory investigating mechanisms that govern hematopoiesis, specifically tyrosine sites 567 and 569 within receptor tyrosine kinase c-Kit and its downstream signaling. I also investigated negative regulators of c-Kit signaling. This was a wonderful opportunity! Thank you!” - Jennifer Curato

“…………………..I enjoyed participating in the scientific process, starting with a question, developing ways to address that question through experimentation, learning how to look at and analyze data and gaining experience reporting findings. I am grateful for my experiences these last ten weeks and what I will be taking with me is more valuable then pleasant memories of a summer past.” - Katherine Schlieper

“This summer I had a fantastic opportunity to work under the guidance of Dr. Susan Swartz and the CTI staff.
………………The overall experience has helped to provide insight the direction of my senior thesis as well my future career path. It pulled together many skills I have acquired in academia to a central focus and created a practical product. I'm a grateful for this experience and to MMCRI for their work in making in possible.” - Kathryn King

“I found MMCRI to be a great place to work and learn, and enjoyed a number of the presentations I saw there over the course of the summer.” - Daniel Gayer

“I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work at MMCRI this summer. The intellectual growth I experienced this summer in the lab was far greater than any classroom atmosphere could have provided. For the first time I felt more like a scientist and less like a student, although it came clearer that those things really are one and the same.
………………….The people in the building are what really made this summer in Maine one of the best of my life.
……….The relaxed and friendly atmosphere made me look forward to coming in every morning. The people here are what made this such a wonderfully satisfying ten weeks. It was awesome.” - Mike Erkkinen

“Thank you MMCRI. This was an incredible opportunity to experience real research in the laboratory. I loved being involved in an independent research project and learned so much from it. Everyone was extremely helpful and kind. It was a wonderful experience.” - Leah Cushing