Biomedical Engineering Program Analysis

A few years back, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I was interested in so many different careers that it made it very difficult for me to decide which one I wanted to pursue. I had explored several options online as well as through job shadowing experiences. After an in depth examination of multiple careers, I see myself as a biomedical engineer above all the other options. Everything about the career really intrigues me. It is something that I could see myself doing for the rest of my life.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a beautiful technology oriented university filled with a myriad of advancements in technological studies. As a young woman who is planning to pursue a future in engineering, it is truly inspiring to see Shirley Ann Jackson, a Ph.D., as the President of Rensselaer. She has shown courage and determination by being one of the few women to graduate MIT in her time. During her time at the school, she has put a huge emphasis on the young women on campus. At RPI there is a huge women’s support network, which include the Women at Rensselaer Mentor Program and Women in engineering program and professional societies such as Society for Women Engineers and Women in Computing. Programs like these help young women to

Throughout my whole life, I have wanted to change the world. In the past couple years, I realized that I could achieve this dream by focusing my studies on engineering. Engineers are heros, they are the people who have created the world around us. I want to study engineering during college, and become an engineer later in life. As a highly motivated student, I realized that I wanted to further my education by attending a summer program at one of the world's best engineering schools. This program will lead me one step closer to achieving my goals. The second reason why I want to attend Stevens Pre-College is because I want to experience what it is like to be a college student. I hope that the program provides an enriching experience filled with

Research and discovery are things that I am extremely passionate about, and for this reason, engaged in opportunities related to them. From Mercer University’s world-renowned cancer research programs to research on drug delivery protocols, Mercer is committed to discovery and innovation for the betterment of the world. As research in the government sector particularly is interesting to me, due to my experiences at GTRI (Georgia Tech Research Institute), the Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC) and its numerous and innovate programs are extremely attractive to me. The ability by undergraduates to get involved in these projects, shown by MERC’s hiring of student assistants and partnerships with the Mercer University School of Engineering, gives students a unique perspective into real life problems. These experiences will not only make me irreplaceable on the job market and to graduate school admissions committees, but make for an undergraduate experience unparalleled in any other

Thanks to my mother's profession, I have had a front row seat in observing the radical changes made in the medical field with the introduction of new devices. I have also seen the beneficial effects these developments have had on the lives of people living in the less affluent countries in the Middle East; these observations coupled with my interest in mechanics have inspired me to pursue a career in biomedical engineering. Watching The University of Yale's online open courses on biomedical engineering has convinced me that this is what I aspire to do in the long run. Biomedical engineering, to me, seems like the perfect mix of research and practical work, something which is unique to this field of engineering.

"You know, study abroad is like spring training for this century. It helps you develop the fundamentals, the teamwork, and the determination to succeed. And we want more American students to have that opportunity..." Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. This quote emphasizes the importance of studying abroad. Secretary Clinton's quote is located on the Wayne State University Study Abroad website, which can inform individuals on how the University highly encourages students to study in a foreign country. Studying abroad is advertised regularly by Universities, and it often serves as a way to recruit students for a particular University. At Wayne State University there are multiple study abroad programs. The concept of going to another Country

The student clubs. There are a lot of student-led engineering clubs at UB where you can find your own niche within the large UB community. As an executive board member of UB’s National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and an active member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), I constantly meet new people that positively enhance my UB experience.

One goal I have for 2017 is to have a successful year at Collin College. As the first child in my family to go to college in America, I’m the first one to test the waters. That's why I want to do everything I can to make their money spent well on something very rewarding in the future.

Biomedical Engineering is a broad area of study because it utilizes varying disciplines of engineering and applies them to medicine. The field within the Biomedical Engineering discipline that I would like to enter into is scientific research and development (R&D) services (1). This field focuses greatly on identifying problems in a clinical environment and designing solutions. These problems can be in regards to medical devices, diagnostic machinery, biomaterials, and many other aspects of the medical field. Another aspect of this field is the research component. This part is essential because one must conduct research to understand what is already used clinically, what problems there are, and what the best and most efficient solutions are

This summer, I had a life-changing opportunity to participate in the Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship Program (BESIP) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Through this internship, I worked in the Clinical Center Rehabilitation Medicine Department, where I worked on a project to develop a lower limb robotic exoskeleton for knee extension assistance in children with cerebral palsy. It was the type of research experience that I had dreamed of where I could see my work in direct application of the individuals that it was helping. As a research hospital, pediatric patients participated in studies at our lab and the process included doctors, physical therapists, as well as engineers with many fields of expertise, including robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, signal processing, and more. In addition to working as an intern in a world-class facility on substantial research.

Curiosity is a key aspect of engineers because they work on a variety of projects that requiring knowledge in a multitude of different disciplines. While I do not yet have a substantial understanding of biomedical engineering, the inquisitiveness required to excel in this field is shown in everything I do.

Ever since elementary school I have always been interested in science and math. They were always the subjects that came easiest to me, and as a result, I enjoyed them the most. I am often the person that my peers will come to for help, or the student my teachers expect to make the highest grades. Recently I have been exposed to more uses and applications for the subjects I love. Now that I am able to see where I can utilize my knowledge, I believe I have found my calling for the medical field. More specifically, I am especially intrigued by the new field of biomedical engineering where engineers can create synthetic devices that replace damaged or diseased tissues and organs. As I grow older I am sure my interests will change, but only

“At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing ever since”. – Salvador Dali

“Building a living cell one brick at a time” is seminar that satisfies my passion about biotechnology, is a perfect enhancement of my educational experience of having biomedical engineering as a field of primary concentration, and is a enormous creative community that through collaboration can create and nurture ideas that may one day alter bioengineering as a science and an industry. Having had an experience in this very field (I did a research project at Brown University’s summer program in 2014 concerning the transformation of bacterial genome), I am very excited to broaden my knowledge and experience in this area, as microbiology and bioengineering on microscopic scale are the most exciting fields for me. In addition to that, one of the

As a University of Delaware student, I am constantly learning about myself and my subjects each and every day. As a strong believer in the power of education, I also believe that many valuable lessons derive from out of classroom experiences. This has encouraged me to apply to this study abroad program, so that I can apply these lessons to new experiences. From my experiences, I have learned a little more about myself and how to bring these skills to new experiences, which will serve as great assets as I continue my education abroad.