Engineers strive to simplify problems. They solve all kinds of puzzles and their most important tool of trade is their creativity. While under the limitations of the physical world, they are able to craft answers to the many quandaries that exist. They know that a “right” answer to a problem doesn’t exist, and they thrive in the uncertainty because it gives them freedom to pursue a wide range of possibilities and solutions. From the automobile to artificial hearts, engineers have made great strides to improve and make the world a better place. Engineering plays a role in every aspect of every day; it is difficult to imagine life without its marvels, from mundane things like indoor plumbing to advanced technologies like the Internet. Engineers …show more content…
The program was a unique mix of chemistry, biology, and engineering; it offered me valuable insight into the process of becoming a pioneer in fields such as nanotechnology and biomaterials. It was one of only a few undergraduate curriculums that could integrate its research so seamlessly into the neighboring Johns Hopkins Hospital. Not only was I, as a student, able to learn about the novel medical technologies, but also, I was able to see them applied in the Johns Hopkins Hospital, which was at the forefront of innovation. Professors taught me from both schools and the overlap ensured my interest; even while working in diverse environments, researchers from both schools worked together and collaborated to advance research in the medical field. My future career goal is biotechnology and the opportunities that Hopkins provided me were instrumental in immersing myself into the field; I believe that Hopkins will continue to amaze me as I carry out my master’s studies in the same area. I became interested in biotechnology after I was able to conduct research in two labs, an orthobiology lab and a thoracic oncology lab, where I truly was able to pursue my …show more content…
Zhang’s orthobiology lab , I was exposed to all of the new technologies that concerned ankle and foot bones and the cartilage that surrounds them. We conducted research on tissue engineering. I researched adult stem cells in the fat pads of the feet for possible regenerative capability. As people age, some tend to have heel pain. Therefore, it is important to look at bones, cartilage, and fat with an orthopaedics perspective to recognize the differences in size and cellular activity between an aged fat pad and a normal fat pad. As part of an orthobiologic laboratory, I was able to learn about a field that constantly improves and innovates; it strengthened my resolve in my future aspirations in biotechnology.
As an intern at Moffitt Cancer Center for two summers, I was introduced to proteomics-based approaches that revealed important insights into cancer biology. In Dr. Haura’s thoracic oncology lab, we tested protein interactions to determine how cancer cells communicate with each other in order to proliferate. Our principal goal was to discover the pathways of cell interaction and utilize them to create drugs that will interfere at multiple parts of the channels. Growth factor receptors initiate these pathways; this process results in activating the genes required for cell division and ultimately, uncontrolled
The AMGEN Summer Scholars research experience will contribute to my plans to become a M.D./Ph.D. candidate, and ultimately an Oncologist, by helping me develop critical and independent thinking as well as creative skills as they relate to the field of medicine. It will also help me develop a more thorough understanding of biological concepts, how they directly apply to medical treatment, and the ways in which biotechnology fuses multiple fields of science to create technologies to care for others. The opportunity to assist in creation of the technologies that will be used on my future patients will ultimately improve my ability to treat their illnesses in adaptive ways. The opportunity I would have to read, interpret, and be a part of creating
Landis, Raymond B. Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career. Los Angeles, CA: Discovery, 2013. Print.
I believe that my attending SIMR will be one of the most important stepping-stones for me to achieve my goals in the field of medicine. While I do have the basic lab knowledge one would need to attend SIMR, The knowledge I will gain by being mentored by world-class scientists will set me apart and imbue me with the skills I need to succeed in my chose career in the biomedical field. Honing both the creative and analytical skills, learning the proper methods of experimentation and investigation, and experiencing the unique atmosphere of being among the future pioneers of the medical field are all things that will define my career in the field I have been infatuated with for years. Following my introduction to biotechnology, I was enamored by
Upon my admission into the University of Texas at Arlington, I chose biomedical engineering as my major. Although my intention was to attend medical school after college, I was highly interested
There are various types of engineering that make the world the way it is. The engineering field is a huge necessity to the world. The field provides a sense of infrastructure and stability to anywhere and everywhere, and without engineers, the world would pretty much fall apart. Lots of people assume that engineering only has to deal with the environment and the external structures that make up where we live, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Other types of engineering include the makeup of the body, and the function of the specific internal organs. This is when we land on the field of biomechanics. The purpose of biomechanics is to study the function and the movement of the human body. This engineering field is very important because
The word engineer comes from the latin word ingeniare. ingeniare means construct or craftsmanship. Ever since the beginning of time we have had engineers. Engineering is the combination of math and science , solving world problems to help better the world around us. Being an engineer takes a lot of knowledge, creativity, and hard work. A typical engineer can clearly see a problem and is capable of fining a solution. A senior engineer or engineering manager usually doesnt do as much technical work, but usally lot of managing. Some of the first official engineers were military engineers. They were employed by the goverment to build such things as roads, bridges, and weapons. US mililary Academy at Westpoint was the first school to offer an education in enginnering. Engineering is a very broad field. Engineers are always at a high demand, we could never have enough brilliant minds making the world better. Engineers are needed everywhere. Engineering managers have to have a bachelor's degree or higher, they usually direct and seek solutions to problems and are sometimes called executi...
Engineers are valuable assets to any company because they think analytically. Engineers may advance to become technical specialists or to supervise a staff or team of engineers and technicians. Some eventually become engineering managers or enter other managerial or sales jobs.
The use of the computer has had a positive impact on manufacturing engineering in many ways. Engineering is a term applied to the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences, gained by study, experience and practice, is applied to the efficient use of the materials and forces of nature. The term engineer denotes a person who has received professional training in pure and applied sciences.
Engineering has existed since the earliest times of culture and perhaps is one of the older lines of labor on earth (the earliest invention of engineering goes back as early as the invention of the wheel). It’s extraordinary that we came so far since the discovery of the wheel, the technology that has been accomplished today just engulfs the minds of people. Everyday modern technology is taken over the minds of people and they continue to adapt to the modern changes with in the ever changing society.
I have always been intrigued by the field of science and that is the reason I pursued the field of Biochemistry for my undergraduate studies. How The Human body works and the different determinants that can affect one's health or a community as a whole have always been captivating to me. I wanted to emerge in a profession that is beneficial for me, my community, and the world I live in. I came to realize through various science courses and health care experiences that a career in health care was the best path for me to outreach my community and the world.
The field experience was very effective in progressing myself professionally. My next steps will be to further my research training. I plan to enter a Ph.D. program in a biomedical science as my next academic step. I will likely begin study at John A. Burns School of Medicine in cell and molecular biology in August 2016.
With a passion for the natural world and a penchant for technology, I felt that the fusion of biology and technology was a perfect choice. I decided to pursue my undergraduate course in Biotechnology engineering at the deem...
While I was in high school, not only was I an active volunteer in several activities such as food drives and helping those in need, in addition to community work, but also I became invested in engineering sciences due to my perceptions regarding the importance of electrical engineering to an emerging industrial country such as mine. Therefore, as I was to graduate soon, I decided to specialize in this science as a student and future professional. Fortunately, through my undergraduate studies, not only did I found the science to be highly intriguing and vast giving way access to endless disciplines, but I have also found that it is very much correlated to numerous other sciences. This observation prompted me to further delve in my studies to become one day a well-informed engineer.
Nowadays, engineering has been reduced to something less than simple. It’s still a hard and long process, but it has been made a lot more efficient. Smaller and smaller innovations and inventions are being made. Small, paper thin, portable microscopes, water wheels, and devices that can display yo...
In the most basic sense, engineering means “making things happen.” It is the practical application of science and math, the two subjects I am most passionate about, to solve everyday problems. It opens up a world of opportunity to create innovative technology that influences many aspects of people’s lives, this giving an individual the power to make a difference. While I am deeply interested in the subjects that are the foundation of engineering, in addition I have many other personal reasons for pursuing civil engineering in specific. I am motivated by my desire to fulfill my lifelong goal of creating purposeful infrastructure, to make all of my family proud, and to prove that not all engineers