Research is a valuable way to learn biology by actually doing it. As an undergraduate, getting involved in research can help you hone your hands-on skills, build your communication and collaboration capabilities with peers and faculty, learn how to ask and answer new questions, explore areas of interest, and gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the world around us. These experiences can be incredibly beneficial to your future career, regardless of your aspirations, as you learn from these opportunities and gain new knowledge and skills.