My current interests include an intense passion for biomedical engineering. After attending an introductory program at Columbia University a few years ago, I was immediately enthralled with the realization that biomedical engineering could afford unparalleled improvements to the quality of health for today’s society. This past summer, I performed research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School in viral gene therapy that included viral design and genetic transformations. These experiences further confirmed my initial interest in bioengineering; furthermore, this field requires someone to be simultaneously a well-versed scientist, researcher, and engineer, for which I know I have the potential. From tissue engineering, to computational biology and imaging to instrumentation, I believe Hopkins will challenge me as well as provide me the opportunity to thrive in this field.
After visiting the Homewood campus and staying for the overnight program, I am confident that Hopkins is the perfect match for me. Moreover, because Hopkins does not have a core curriculum and has the largest funding base of any university in the nation, I will be able to build upon my various interests while being exposed to world-class professors and
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Currently, I teach English as a Second Language classes on the weekends and during the week I work with a non-profit organization, which involves leading a group of students to visit local health and human services agencies, vetting these organizations, and then deciding the amount of funds that will be granted and to what agencies. Based on my community service experience, several entities that interest me are The Center for Social Concern that contains the Community Impact Internship Program as well as Health Care for the Homeless, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Youth Empowered Society, to name a
I am currently in National Honor Society, Drug Free Club of America and in the Service Learning program at HHS. In Service Learning, I travel to a service site every Tuesday and Wednesday during the school week. I have also been interacting with communities that were unknown to me before. For example, I volunteered at a low-income apartment complex in Cuyahoga Falls, sorting food cans for the
...e school, such as; Pelotonia, Light the Night for leukemia and lymphoma, Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities, etc… For many of these organizations I have volunteered more than once. Volunteering at Light the Night has a story. For my 16th Birthday party, I wanted to have my friends and I volunteer in the day while having fun at night. So I had 7 boys and girls, along with me, volunteer for Light the Night, organized by me. The party was a huge success and a lot of fun. I look forward to organizing more volunteer opportunities for my friends and I.
My current area of interest is in the engineering and the biomedical field. After experiencing the rigorous AP Chemistry course, I was able to find my passion in the field of medicine. Furthermore, I had already developed an interest in engineering from my previous engineering courses and clubs, so a deeper understanding of what I wanted to do was discovered in a chemistry lab. Being involved with the Technology Student Association at our institution, I learned several different skills in a variety of technical fields. This led to my conclusion that I wanted to become a biomedical engineering. This field of engineering incorporates both the medical aspect and technical aspect of what I want to become in the future.
I have been curious about the natural world for as long a time as I can remember. As a child. I moved from one fascination to the next, always chasing discovery of the origin of different aspects of nature and trying to determine how they fit into their settings.
The one instant I can pinpoint as the genesis of my interest in biomedical science was the winter of sixth grade, when I picked up a book on creativity and the brain. I found it fascinating, but what really struck me was that here was a several hundred page book that mostly talked about how little we knew about its topic. It made me think. This was supposed to be a book about how much we’ve learned, and what it’s saying is that the progress we’ve made is only in finding out how little we know. This didn’t upset me; it made me curious. Because, of all the things that we should know about, surely our own minds and our own bodies are paramount among them, and yet we still have so much to learn. I’ve since learned that this phenomenon is not restricted to the biological – gravity is one of the most important things in our lives, yet we do not know its cause. But the biomedical questions continue to fascinate me, perhaps because the answers are so vital. Sure, cosmology is intriguing, but what about a cure for cancer, or even the common cold? What about a way of repairing or bypass...
When I began this class, I had never had any experience or knowledge on non-profit organizations. After reading the chapters and doing the project for CHASI, I began to realize that non-profit could be my niche. I chose to pursue a degree in criminal justice, because of the many job possibilities, but I never would have imagined non-profit being one of those possible careers for myself. I was raised under the philosophy from both sides of my family, that if you give, you will get in return, I believe this so much and I have witnessed it personally throughout this semester. I have given my time and effort to raise money for people, who I don’t know and who are less fortunate than some, and although I may not receive money or items back in exchange, I get to feel a sense of pride, which is more than enough. So when I went to the nonprofit career website and looked through the job listing, there were many that I was interested in but only a couple that I could actually see myself doing.
What drives me to pursue a career as a biomedical engineer is not only to help disabled patients, but also my love of the field itself. Biomedical engineering combines two subjects that have left strong impressions on me, biology and physics. Just learning these subjects from classes and textbooks does not suffice to quench my curiosity. I want to learn more through personal experience. At SIMR, I will be able to handle my own research project, and it will really help me gain an even stronger interest, and propel me forward into my career
I ultimately decided to write about a topic that not only tapped into my interests in STEM fields, but was packed with potential for progress as well, which for me, turned out to be genetic engineering. Later that week, as I flipped through pages of reference books about the advancements we’ve made in genetic engineering and biotechnology, I gradually became more and more fascinated by the field and its accomplishments. I marvelled at technologies like CRISPR, the potential they hold for the future health and medicine, and their inherent intimacy with human life. I became captivated by the idea of working on projects that have the power to change and save the lives of patients battling cancer or Parkinson’s, and the volume of happiness that could stem from successful biotechnological
Currently on, campus, I am involved in Family Court Mentoring: a program that teaches high school students from the general St. Louis area life skills, such as how to manage anger, make friends and plan for the future. This is in the same vein as my last major service trip: volunteering for Outreach 360 in Monte Cristi. This by far was one of the most revelatory programs for me. Not only did I get to work with amazing kids, I gained a better understanding of the opportunity disparities prominent around the world. Family Court Mentoring, for me at least, was just trying to continue the service that I was a part of in the Dominican Republic and bringing that to the St. Louis community.
I was eventually offered the opportunity to apply to the iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) team at our school, one of only 9 high schools in the country to offer this primarily collegiate opportunity. This program involves intense research towards a health issue of choice, and a project oriented around the development of a solution towards this issue. Understanding the potential this had towards making a positive impact on society, I was invigorated to apply. Having been a member of this incredible team for the last year, and meeting thousands of new people from across the world at the International Jamboree in Boston, I have come to understand the purpose of iGEM, and how it has given me the mindset and toolset necessary for having a positive influence in the healthcare field, and as a result, I have oriented my high school career towards the pursuit of a career in biomedical and biomolecular
For a year I was the health intern for the Clearinghouse for Volunteers. The Clearinghouse for Volunteers is a program on campus that connects students to the community through acts of service. My job was to coordinate with non-profit organizations and set up events on and off campus that represented the health field. I worked with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island, Alzheimer’s Association, and more to set up volunteer walk marathons. I was able to create opportunities for students to represent and support causes that were important to them.
A number of significant scientific events have occurred in recent years. With the recent changes in globalisation and technology, scientists have been experiencing high number of challenges. This has brought about significant technological advancements in many fields especially in that of biomedical sciences. These lifesaving advancements range from Cancer detecting blood tests to bionic lenses. I want to be part of the development in this scientific field, to be amongst those bridging both the basic and clinical sciences and bringing ground breaking scientific research from bench-to-bedside.
I have always been good at biology and mathematics. This is one reason why one of my many goals is to major in biomedical engineering. I am very excited to start studying biomedical sciences, and hope to use my newly learned skills in the medical field. Achieving a college education in such field will pave the road for my future career, by teaching and instilling knowledge that would not have been learned otherwise.
My desire of studying biomedical sciences stems from my sciences interest, as it demonstrates a world not visible to the naked eye, plays a big role in everyday life. science specifically biology and chemistry are stimulating and challenging subjects , over the years of studying them ,my interest has increased because learning things about how our bodies function and how it relates to god’s creation is particularly interesting for me. I also find it very important because I’m Muslim. The biomedical science degree will open for me the door to learn more about the vast field of biology and its branches to a greater depth. I developed my knowledge in the science field by taking support classes in the lab at school; I was fascinated by how the body can function in different circumstances and the complexity of DNA, different organisms, chemical reactions, and also very importantly the mathematical aspect which gives me the chance to develop and use my logic and it inform me to new ways of looking at given problems.
I am applying for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Solid Mechanics to expand on my study of and experience with materials. I have thoroughly enjoyed studying Materials Science and Engineering as an undergraduate at UCLA. I now look forward to moving into graduate study in a field of engineering with a related, but different perspective. Materials Science and Engineering has allowed me to explore both materials and other fields within engineering, contributing to my strong interest in combining my study of Materials Science and Engineering with Mechanical Engineering. I have completed basic coursework in most areas of engineering, learning statics, thermodynamics, basic programming, and circuit design. This has provided a strong foundation to continue graduate study in other engineering disciplines. I