My experience as a lab research assistant for Dr. Rebecca S. Snell at Ohio University has been extremely helpful in my pursuit of plant biology. I work with Dr. Snell and grad student Sarah Smith, tasked with the processing of acorns collected from 2 nearby parks. While processing the acorns I take measurements of the acorns and record the quality that they are in. I get hands on experience that is valuable to my understanding of the lab environment and the process of science.