Research Belongs to Everyone
Research has the power to shape our communities, solve complex challenges, and improve lives. It should also reflect the diverse experiences, questions, and perspectives of the people it serves.
Brothers and Sisters in Research (BSR) was created to help students explore research with confidence by providing mentorship, practical skills, and a supportive community. Whether you’re taking your first step or looking to deepen your experience, BSR is a place to learn, ask questions, and discover where your curiosity can lead.
What You’ll Experience
Learn the Fundamentals
Develop practical skills that prepare you to pursue research opportunities, including:
- Finding research opportunities
- Writing effective emails
- Reading and understanding academic literature
- Preparing for research interviews
- Building confidence as an emerging researcher
Learn from Researchers
Hear from faculty, graduate students, and experienced undergraduate researchers representing a wide range of disciplines and career paths.
Find Your Community
Connect with peers who share your curiosity, encourage one another, and navigate the research journey together.
Receive Personalized Guidance
Get one-on-one support from experienced upperclassmen who can answer questions, review applications, and help you identify research opportunities that align with your interests.
Meeting Information
Location: Brooklyn Trail Building, Room 160
When: Mondays
Time: TBD
Meet the Instructors
Lizette Vázquez-Pérez
Lizette is a 4th-year student studying Public Health – Global Health. She is a co-founder and instructor for Brothers and Sisters in Research and is a current research assistant in the de la Iglesia lab at the University of Washington, working on circadian rhythms and fear entrainment. Lizette is deeply interested in neuroscience and how our brain interacts with day-to-day stimuli, as well as addressing disparities within higher education. She is passionate about this program as its goal is to add more voices of people of color into research. Lizett’s plans after graduation are to be in the Peace Corps, enter graduate school to obtain a master’s in sociology, and finally attend medical school with a focus on clinical research.
Lorenzo Roel Flores McCleese
Lorenzo is a 4th-year student studying Environmental Science and Informatics, while pursuing a minor in Diversity. He is a co-founder and instructor of Brothers and Sisters in Research and a former Brotherhood Initiative Peer Mentor from 2024 to 2026. Lorenzo’s focus outside the classroom is on computational research on the impacts of climate change, for which he is currently working with UC Davis and NOAA’s Alaska and Southwest Fisheries Science Centers. After graduation, Lorenzo aims to enter a PhD program, where he hopes to continue conducting
climate-oriented research that produces results with direct applications to management decisions that will protect vulnerable ecosystems and frontline communities alike.
