Conferences, Careers, Consultika, CPR, and Costumes

Conferences, Careers, Consultika, CPR, and Costumes

I’ve had a busy month since my last post, from conferences to Consultika, from job searching to hospital observing, and everything in between. Conferences and Connections First, I traveled to Phoenix for the annual Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) conference....
There and Back Again: A Student’s Tale

There and Back Again: A Student’s Tale

It was surreal to be back in Costa Rica at the end of September. Tasha, Abby, Siri, Dr. Richardson, and I visited Guanacaste for four short days and it was like traveling back in time to last summer. Many memories resurfaced as we again brainstormed with Invenio about...

Starting School

After returning from Costa Rica, I didn’t know exactly what to expect for this semester. Would it feel like undergraduate, just different classes? What was Rice like? How would my project go? I had so many questions, only time and experience would answer them. After...
Life Changing Summer

Life Changing Summer

I am without words to describe our experience in Costa Rica. The few that come to mind are inadequate: awesome, enlightening, mind-blown, challenging, growth-filled, unique, life changing. I’m going to describe it through pictures as best as I can:    ...
Still Learning Lots

Still Learning Lots

With one week left at Boston, I am trying to tie up loose ends and complete my work. My two technical reports for the coating project are still in limbo awaiting approval; I am hoping that this will occur on Monday. The delay is largely due to scheduling conflicts...