Relevance of Research

[bae2017]

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Hi guys, I have a brief question: does it matter if my research experience aligns with my major/academic interests? For example, if I major in biochem, but do functional neuroimaging research at a cognitive neurology center. I would leave for a biochem-focused lab, but I find the research I'm doing pretty interesting and I'm on track to be second/third author on 2-3 papers by the time I graduate. I was planning on majoring in neuro, but I think I'm finding chemistry more interesting than psych.

 

[deleted577188]

I don't think anyone cares.

And yes, chemistry is more interesting than psych.

 

[625233]

You're fine. The point of participating in research is to demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method, and an ability to think analytically.

 

[NeuResurgens]

Any research is good as long as it's based on the scientific method. Research in science disciplines is even better. You should be fine with your current lab.

 

[Pasmal]

Am I going to need a good answer as to why I chose to do research at this lab if there's not much else in my app that points to this kind of interest?

"Was planning on majoring in neuro" is a pretty good start to that response