Working at Baxter

As I’ve been working at Baxter since the end of January, it surprises me how quickly the time has flown! With only two months left in my co-op, I’m excited to start picking up new projects. Next week will determine whether or not the project I’ve been working on most...

Orientation and Travels to Costa Rica

Hello everyone! If we’ve never met before and you’ve stumbled across my blog, I hope you’re entertained with my thoughts, experiences, and embarrassing story recaps. Welcome, Pura Vida, and let’s get started. On May 30th, I met the individuals I’ll be working...

Initial Thoughts

The feeling of graduation has not quite set in yet. The culmination of four years of hard work, group projects and friendships has taught me invaluable lessons. They have grown me, shaped the person I am today. As I prepare for the next chapter in life with Rice’s GMI...

Along for the Ride

Hi everyone! My name is Chandler, and I am a recent graduate from the University of Rochester studying biomedical engineering with a concentration in biomechanics. Growing up, some of my fondest memories came from traveling to various countries around the world, where...

The Biggest Lessons

As I am about to embark on this journey through my Master’s program, I am reminded of my initial feelings prior to starting the John Muir Trail last September. For months before, I endlessly researched and prepared for this 220-mile backpacking trip through the Sierra...