Dedicating hours before and after classes and during breaks, and often on weekends, Pigg's contributions to the research effort stand as a true statement of his commitment and desire to contribute to the advancement of chiropractic research. Joe has been an invaluable asset. He, as a student, has even less time than I have, as a faculty member, to do research. Students like Joe, who bring not only their interest in this or that being researched, but more importantly their actual participation, are very important to the overall research mission at Palmer West. Cooperstein hopes that Pigg's recent successes help to promote further research at Palmer West and more student involvment.
Students definitely notice when their classmates are involved in research.
It confirms a communality of interests among elements of the college population whose interests can also collide from time to time over testing, attendance, etc. Pigg notes that this past year has been all but a blur for him, but cites his experiences as some of the best of his life. The best thing about all this for me has been the opportunity to meet people that I've read about or used in reference papers. All Rights Reserved, Dynamic Chiropractic, 2001.