INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Injured birds, whether wild or domestic, feel much better when they are wrapped up in something protective, like a towel. It will help the bird stay calm, and it will also keep the bird from moving more and hurting itself. Try to protect the injured wing when you wrap the bird in the towel. Gently place the injured wing against the bird’s body (not bent in a funny way) and wrap the bird snugly in the towel. Place a towel on the bottom of a shoebox for added comfort, then put the bird on top of it. Make sure the box has a lid that you can close securely to ensure the bird doesn’t escape and hurt itself more.  For a larger bird, you may need to choose something larger to carry it in. Try a hard-sided cat carrier or a larger cardboard box. Make sure any box you put a bird in has some ventilation holes so that the bird can still breathe inside the box. A bird with a broken wing (or other injury) should not be moved except when absolutely necessary, even if it is your pet bird. This will help prevent further injury for the bird. Pick the bird up with a towel, wrap it in a towel, and place it in a shoebox. Then don’t move the bird again unless absolutely necessary. In the bird’s weakened state, it is very possible that it will need extra help staying warm. Try putting a warm water bottle in the box with the bird to provide some additional heat.  Make sure the water bottle is in a place where the bird can get away from it if it gets too hot. Since the bird can’t move around much while it is injured and wrapped in a towel, you should put the water bottle in the opposite end of the box and monitor the bird for signs of overheating. If the bird starts panting, remove the water bottle immediately. You’ll need to periodically remove the lid to the box to check and see if the bird is panting. While you are deciding what course of action to take, put the injured bird in a safe place where it will be warm and out of harm’s way. Keep it somewhere dimly lit and quiet so the bird can feel more calm. The bird should be kept away from small children or other animals who might attack it or accidentally injure it more.

SUMMARY: Wrap the bird in a towel. Put the bird into a shoebox. Move the bird as little as possible. Provide an extra heat source. Put the bird in a warm, safe place while you figure out what to do next.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sometimes you can earn your bachelor's in biochemistry, but not all 4-year colleges and universities offer these specialized degrees. Take advanced courses beyond the minimum needed for the degree and major. You will do yourself a huge favor by getting a head start and learning things you will eventually need to know sooner rather than later.  If biochemistry isn’t offered at your university, aim for a degree in biology, chemistry, or physics. Make sure to take classes like General Chemistry, General Physics, Introduction to Biology, Introduction to Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Organic Chemistry. Much of the work you’ll do as a biochemist will involve doing some type of research in a lab, so it’s a good idea to get some experience early on if possible. Find out if your university allows undergrads to be employed as student laboratory assistants. Being a lab assistant will look great on your résumé and will work in your favor when you are applying to graduate programs. Doing research early is critical to ensure career satisfaction, as research is a core component of being a biochemist. Moreover, research experience will greatly increase your chances of acceptance into graduate schools. Seek out senior biochemistry professors and express your career interest and desire to do research. It helps to take a look at their CV and research interests before you speak with them. Ask them if they have any opportunities available for you to work with them. While you are taking science courses and working toward your undergraduate degree, you also need to be gaining experience in the field of biochemistry. One of the best ways to do so is to apply for summer internships, work study programs for students in the Science department, or any other kind of job that will get you some experience to put on your CV.

SUMMARY:
Choose your major. Apply to be a lab assistant. Do outside research. Gain more experience in the field.