With invaluable faculty support, one undergrad found her calling through research Sarai Smith came to the °µÍø¸£Àûapp in Orono from the small town of Amesbury, Mass. Shy, homesick and lonely – she struggled academically her first year of college. Then, she found something she was passionate about: research. Computer technology comes easily to read more Support is key: students and faculty achieve successful research through mentorships