Thread: Any Professional Researchers?

Hello,
I am a college student of California State University of Northridge and was wondering if anyone can give me guidance on how I can take on a research career.

Do anybody do research as a career here? I know many are professors who teach and do research simultaneously.

I am looking into doing research on biomechanics and exercise.
Is it possible to get my hands on some hardware or tools that I can do some amateur research at home with my computer or something?

Thanks for the help.