The Lab Life

Richard Song

Welcome to the Lab Life Podcast, a candid insight into the life of an undergraduate researcher! I’m your host, Richard Song: I’m an aspiring research scientist and undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University studying computer science, applied math, and neuroscience. In this series, I invite you along my research journey and share lessons I and others have learned in the lab. 

  1. 05/01/2023

    Defending an Honors Thesis - Season 2 Episode 8

    Many undergraduate researchers at Vanderbilt strive to defend an Honors Thesis, one of the most prestigious undergraduate academic achievements. In this season finale episode, host Richard Song sits down with graduating senior Tucker Apgar, who recently defended an Honors Thesis in Biochemistry. They discuss the steps behind obtaining an Honors Thesis: from solidifying a project with your mentor to writing a 25+ page research report to defending your thesis in front of a committee. They also talk about who should aim to pursue an Honors Thesis as well as how it may help your future career, regardless of your career plans going forward.

    30 min

  2. 04/17/2023

    Producing an Award-Winning Poster Presentation - Season 2 Episode 7

    In this episode, host Richard Song discusses the science behind designing an award-winning research poster (2x Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair Winner) and the key to connecting with lay audiences when delivering a poster presentation about a complex research topic.

    16 min

  3. 03/06/2023

    Choosing a Summer Research Program - Season 2 Episode 6

    Throughout March, various summer undergraduate research programs will start handing out offers. Deciding which lab to commit to over the summer can be a really stressful time. In this episode, I break down important factors that you should consider about summer research programs to help you make this decision.

    25 min

  4. 01/30/2023

    Summer Undergraduate Research Applications, Research Proposals, and Letters of Recommendation - Season 2 Episode 5

    With the early February deadline looming for summer undergraduate research programs, Host and Podcasting Director talks about some great undergraduate research opportunities, how to write a successful research proposal, and how to secure letters of recommendation for your application.

    29 min

  5. 11/21/2022

    Society for Neuroscience Meeting Takeaways and Coolest Presentations - Season 2 Episode 4

    In this episode, I recap my experience attending my first conference, the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting of 2022 in San Diego, California. I share some key takeaways that I got from the conference as well as three of my most favorite presentations!

    26 min

  6. 10/30/2022

    Richard's Research in the Neuroimaging and Brain Dynamic's Lab + Future Research Plans - Season 2 Episode 3

    In this episode, I talk about how I first discovered my love for neuroscience research, how I got started with research at Vanderbilt, my fMRI project in the Neuroimaging and Brain Dynamics Lab, my primary takeaways from completing my research project, and my future plans for research.

    37 min
  7. Interview with Terra Lee from the Neuroimaging and Brain Dynamics Lab - Season 2 Episode 1

    10/02/2022

    Interview with Terra Lee from the Neuroimaging and Brain Dynamics Lab - Season 2 Episode 1

    In this episode, I sit down for an interview with one of the undergraduate students in my research lab (Neuroimaging and Brain Dynamics Lab), first-year Terra Lee. Stay tuned to hear about Terra’s research on neuroscience + music-mood regulation, her background as a woman interested in medicine, as well as her funny story about how she got started with research!

    16 min

  8. 08/17/2022

    7 Traits of Highly Successful Undergraduate Researchers + Full Summer Research Findings and Takeaways - Episode 10

    This is the season finale! In part 1, we talk about the 7 traits of highly successful undergraduate researchers. In part 2 (7:48), I present my full results from my research at Boys Town, and I summarize my primary takeaways from the program.

    24 min
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About

Welcome to the Lab Life Podcast, a candid insight into the life of an undergraduate researcher! I’m your host, Richard Song: I’m an aspiring research scientist and undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University studying computer science, applied math, and neuroscience. In this series, I invite you along my research journey and share lessons I and others have learned in the lab. 

Information

  • Creator
    Richard Song
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Richard Song
  • Show Website
    The Lab Life