Quotable Quotes
"The impact of the SMART Program on America's biomedical scientists and physicians has greatly exceeded even my optimistic projections. Eighteen years after we created a Texas size program to fit the fantasies of college students interested in biomedical research, we're stronger than ever. Our alumni are making outstanding contributions to American research and health care."
-Gayle Slaughter, Ph.D.
Career Counseling
"The SMART Program gave me the opportunity to talk with graduate students about what graduate school was like. It gave me the confidence and reassurance to pursue a career in biomedical research." -Carlos Cantu, III, St. Mary's University, TX
"The SMART Program gave me a wonderful opportunity to see first-hand about what Baylor has to offer. I was made aware of the various avenues I could take in my career."
-Kelvin Moses, Morehouse College, GA
"Seminars were not only informative but also opened my eyes to many possible careers in medicine and research."
-Bernardo Isuani, Stanford University, CA
Research Experiences
"I couldn't believe it when you told me I would get to do neurosurgery in the SMART Program."
-Micheaux Kilpatrick, Hampton University, VA
"I enjoyed finally being able to do some laboratory work that was original and that will make a difference in the clinic some day."
-Paul Horwitz, Duke University, NC
"It's exciting to walk down the hall and talk to someone who is premier in the field."
-Patrick Lager, Whitman College, WA
"In the classroom we read the names of scientists, but it really doesn't click. I come here and I see these people are real. They interact in the lab, they make mistakes, they start over."
-Susie Minor, Florida A&M University, FL
"The resources and facilities available here are so immense, that every day you encounter things you never would otherwise."
-Nevada Waugh, University of Georgia, GA
The Foundations and Frontiers of Biomedical Research Seminar Series
"I had a lot of fun and learned so much. It came in handy with some of the classes I am taking this term at MIT. It's great seeing how everything somehow ties together."
-Zeeshan Husain, Massachusetts Institute for Technology, MA
"The wide variety of topics dealt with in the daily seminars, especially information on 'real world' aspects of research, such as: funding, families and careers, public policy, and health care reform, was very helpful."
-Shameelah R. Balkhi, Stanford University, CA
SMART Social Activities
"Everything ran so smoothly that there must have been a ton of organization behind it. Thanks for all the extras: the movies, snacks, dinners, social events - it was very impressive!"
-Deborah A. Bouis, Austin College, TX
"I had a lot of fun and learned so much."
-Zeeshan Husain, Massachussetts Institute of Technology, MA
"The best thing I liked about the program was meeting peers with the same interests as mine through planned activities."
-Mauricio A. Escobar, Trinity University, TX
"I really had a great summer!"
-Tonia Crossley, Alabama State University, AL
A Supportive Environment
"The SMART Program is an ideal program...such quality experience serves to broaden social, cultural, as well as intellectual areas."
-Joan Walker, Grambling State University, LA
"If you want to find out what research is about in a positive environment where people collaborate and help each other, this is it!"
-David Krueger, University of Chicago, IL
"The SMART Program is a top-flight undergraduate research program. I have yet to hear of any other program that compares in size, scope, or most importantly, concern for development of its students."
-Ethan Marin, Williams College, MA
"The SMART Program is and will continue to be one of the highlights in my development as a science professional and as a human being. It sparked my interest in many scientific topics I still find myself pursuing. As time passes, I appreciate to an even greater extent all that I was able to experience with this program."
-Danette M. Persyn, University of Texas-Austin