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Creation Date
4-6-2026
Description
Portrait of Sara Freeman. For Dr. Sara Freeman, mentoring undergraduate researchers is about fostering curiosity and discovery. As a neuroscientist studying social bonding, she helps students explore how hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin shape attachment and behavior. Through hands-on experience, students in her lab gain essential research skills while contributing to studies with real-world implications for various disorders. Dr. Freeman believes that the best researchers aren’t just top students but those who are curious, creative, and self-motivated. “The students who thrive are those who are thirsty for knowledge, driven to discover new things, and willing to develop new methods to answer their questions,” she explains. Through undergraduate research opportunities, Dr. Freeman’s mentorship helps students develop the skills and confidence to pursue careers in neuroscience, medicine, and beyond—demonstrating how research opens doors to new possibilities.
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Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University
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Keywords
teacher, mentor, utah, university, presentation, research