I am an undergraduate biology major at the University of Minnesota. I applied for the REU position because I was interested in evolution and I really wanted to gain some hands-on experiences in laboratory and field settings. I was also interested in research but because of my lack of experience I was unsure if I wanted to pursue a possible career as a scientist. I can confidently say I have had a truly unique and rewarding experience working on this project. I am still exploring what I would like to do after I graduate, but after this summer, graduate school is a definite possibility.