The Importance Of A Harmonious World : An Internship At Yale University 's Flavell Lab This Past Summer

The fear’s very existence is caused by the lack of easy-to-access chemistry information for the public. Much of the knowledge the average American receives on a daily basis is through coverage in popular culture, and chemistry is simply not mentioned as often as the two other major sciences, biology and physics, on a daily basis. In fact, the only direct relationship most Americans have with chemistry is in a high school lab. A survey by the Royal Chemical Society, the oldest non-profit chemistry society in the world boasting a membership of over 50,000, found “the two most common words adults associate with the word “chemistry” are “school” and “teacher.” Once a person ends their formal schooling, however, they rarely learn more about chemistry in a professional environment. Despite being just as, if not less, dangerous than biology and physics, chemistry is not feared as much by the public because it is not mentioned in everyday life as often as the other two sciences. When the European Space Agency’s Philae lander made contact with the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, the world watched in awe as a human invention made contact with a comet for the first time, an incredible achievement in the world of physics and astronomy. However, there was no attention given to the fact that the sole purpose of the Philae lander was to fix a chemistry lab to the surface of 67P. It is no wonder why physics took the

My deep rooted curiosity about the human body is what has driven me to study this course. Contributing to future medical developments, as well as breakthroughs in wider science, is something that both excites and motivates me. This fascination surrounding the body works has led to an enthusiasm for science, particularly Biology, that extends beyond the classroom.

All this and more will help me reach my goal of one day being able to relate to a wide variety people, being able to work with and guide anyone, and everyone, through relationships developed between a leader and his followers. I wish to be that leader that makes a change in the world to help relieve the pressure that people around the world feel every day, the pressure to work with people that they hate, that they despise, by eliminating that distaste.

Dr. Sia’s father was a chemical engineer and worked at Dow Chemical company for his entire career. He modeled a scientific approach to problems throughout Dr. Sia’s childhood and instilled in her a enthusiasm for science and technology. While she attended Michigan State University, she worked as a technical assistant for Dr. Wendy Champness in the Department of Microbiology and continued that position for a year after graduation. Interacting with Dr. Champness led Dr. Sia to believe that she wanted to become a college professor and researcher. Dr. Champness was instrumental in her decision to attend graduate school. Dr. David Figurski was her graduate school mentor and was a fantastic role model, and helped Dr. Sia to learn to become a very successful independent researcher. It is standard in her field to have several years of postdoctoral experience with a different mentor, so after she obtained her PhD, Dr. Sia went to work in the laboratory of Dr. Tom Petes in the Biology Department in

I have always known that I wanted to pursue an education in science; there were simply too many questions in this world that had yet to be answered. Never did I expect my love of music, however, to have truly inspired and intertwined with my love for chemistry. This, I learned, is because my admiration for music and chemistry are one and the same. Music has taught me that chemistry is also a form of art. I first

My purpose on earth is to bring peace and happiness. As of 2015, this world is the opposite of peaceful. Many people are being killed just to get education, kids are in poverty, and a plethora of international terrorism’s Martin

Living organisms contain molecular and cellular machinery that maintain homeostasis. All of this machinery is governed by the laws of Physics and Chemistry and with our increased understanding of the biological sciences we understand the complex relationship of all three of these sciences in living systems. Each science is inherently dependent on another: Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics.

Knowledge, the key to progress, has proven to be a human being’s most powerful and significant weapon. We gain knowledge when we put our brain to work at the problems we need to solve in life. It doesn’t matter what we are trying to accomplish, whether it be creating a new technology or learning how to put together a puzzle, the matter of fact is that both request great examination and research to resolve and learn. Scientific research is a technique used to investigate phenomena, correct previous understanding, and acquire new knowledge. Knowledge could lead us to a possible cure for cancer, an alternative for fossil fuels, and the creation of a revolutionary technology. Nevertheless, all these benefits are a reason why

My bravado was initially greeted by a host of rejections before fortune smiled upon me when Harvard’s and Yale’s medical schools called for summer internship interviews. Life took an unexpected turn when I started my six-week internship with Harvard’s Drs. Leonora Balaj and Xandra Breakefield. I began studying exosomes, cell-derived nanoparticles housing manifold diagnostic and therapeutic applications, and potential to revolutionize cancer diagnostics via liquid biopsy techniques. Mesmerized, I became immersed in research, and was delighted with a return offer to work full-time beginning my second junior

When I first I entered the classroom, I perceived about twenty students who appeared to be “real” City College students. I suddenly felt my stomach drop at new setting: “Please let me survive...” were my thoughts as I only revealed a nonchalant expression on my face. Yet, as each week passed, I realized that it was no different than being in a high school classroom, except with very in-depth, but intriguing lectures. I sat there, amazed with the people who stood behind the podium talking, five feet away from me, ranging from graduate students researching stress on the endoplasmic reticulum to a CEO from Calico Labs. I also learned about prions and the newest advanced technology known as CRISPR; these topics were ones that I’ve never known exist but were fascinating nonetheless. There were many paths that could be touched upon for

create positive lifelong connections with other people who come from different backgrounds than mine. I am passionate to learn and serve and I look forward to being integrated into a culture different from mine, learn with and from the members of different communities about the issues and problems they face and how these can be improved by working alongside each other. This will be achieved by identifying a collective goal and progressively working to reach it at full

In my schooling, I studied subjects that include science along with mathematics which helped me to develop awareness in the above courses.

It is important to allow for the coexistence of universals and particulars. Science depends on an appreciation for particulars, but it also strives for broad

The subject of chemistry offered a newfound challenge. I became captivated by the infinite number of puzzles to solve in chemistry. My teacher used to say, “Problem? Did you mean opportunity?”

From an early age, I have been fascinated by how things work. It seems, listening to family, that I was never satisfied with a simple answer that machine runs on power; but always wanted to know more. As I completed my undergraduate education in ________, I became more and more interested in pursuing an advanced degree in Biomedical Engineering. My well-rounded educational pursuits thus far have served me well, engineering complimented by a sound background in the humanities and hard sciences. I have, though, a robust passion to learn more, to hone my skills even more in a field that has simply exploded over the past decade biomedical engineering.