Sydney Franks is a fourth-year Biology major at SRJC intending to transfer in the fall of 2024. She is interested in exploring ecological research and was mentored by Tracie Hayes at the Bodega Marine Lab in the summer of 2023.
This summer I was given the opportunity to intern at the Bodega Marine Lab. Prior to this, I had no research experience and did not know what exactly I would like to do majoring in Biology. I knew I wanted to gain research experience in a lab or doing field work to expand the options for my future.