Week 4 in Kenya

Welcome back y’all! During my 4th week at Medevice, I continued working on the circuit simulations for my pulse oximeter design. I have gotten to test different layouts and circuit components to determine how my prototype should function. In addition, I was able...

Emma’s Third Week in Nairobi

Hi y’all! I can’t believe I’ve already been in Kenya for almost 4 weeks – time flies when you’re busy and having fun! This week, I have continued researching components for my Medevice project and have started simulating circuits using...

Two Weeks at Medevice and Exploring Nairobi

Hey y’all! Today is the start of my third week at Medevice. My project has been going very well so far. I have done a ton of research into pulse oximeters and the different approaches that have been explored for improving their performance for darker skin tones....

First Days at Medevice

Hey y’all! It’s my 6th day in Kenya, and I wanted to update on my experience so far. This week, I started my internship at Medevice! I was a bit nervous going in as I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect, but everyone there was super friendly and...

Summer in Kenya

Hello! My name is Emma. I just graduated (May ’25) from Rice with a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering and a minor in Spanish, and I will be continuing my studies at Rice through the Global Medical Innovation Master’s program. I am passionate about...