CBEN,听Integrative Physiology
Post-graduation plans: pursuing a career in medicine听to become a physician scientist
This award recognizes undergraduate students who contribute to improving their department/program, college, university听and/or community.听
What is your favorite memory from your time at CU Boulder?
My favorite memory was interning abroad! I lived and worked in Barcelona, Spain听at a biomedical research lab that spoke only Spanish/Catalan. I was able to practice my Spanish skills while also applying my engineering degree to in vivo research. This also helped me land a publication that will be coming out in September 2023!
What accomplishment are you most proud of, either academically or personally?
I am most proud of my community service. I have served and worked in the community in many ways, though my favorite experience was in medicine. I have been an EMT for more than three听years and have spent a majority of my time volunteering and giving back. Being able to help someone at their lowest point has been truly impactful and has shaped me as a person. I听found听my passion in helping others, and this iinfluenced my desire to pursue a career vested in service.
Tell us about a moment (or moments) when you felt like you hit your stride or felt like you were 鈥渙fficially鈥� an engineer.
During biokinetics class I understood what was being asked and knew exactly how to approach the problems on the final exam. I felt great joy and satisfaction as I went through the questions knowing I had put my best foot forward; the work I put into the class truly paid off.
What was the biggest challenge for you during your engineering education? What did you learn from it?
The failures. At times, the going gets tough and classes can be super challenging. The first failure you have can be gruesome and make you question if this is all for you. But at the end of the day, failures are how you learn to succeed and excel. These will only make you a better engineer!
What is your advice for incoming engineering students?
1) Take the time to find and do things that bring great joy to you, including things that allow you to give back. Engineering is a challenging journey, so finding your outlets will help you along the way. 2) Giving back to the community and helping those in need is one of the most satisfying ways to cope and is truly at the core of engineering. 3) Take the time and enjoy the moments! Four听years flies by fast and before you know it, you'll be graduating and entering the real world!
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