Steps to get the internship: I applied for a research grant and then emailed a professor to ask if I could work for her. After that I interviewed with her and got the job.
Day-to-day activities: My day-to-day activities included online research for relevant articles, summarizing the articles, going into lab, and working with different machines.
Most rewarding: I got to make great connections.
Biggest challenge: The biggest challenge for me was understanding the material as it was very complex.
Most important thing learned: I learned that when doing research, it is important to be patient because even when you don't get what you're expecting, it still tells you something important.
Key advice: Be persistent and while doing research don't be afraid of cold calling and emailing for information - a lot of times this is how you get the research you need!