Through the Independent Study and Mentorship program this year, I would like to learn more about the field of biomedical engineering, specifically as it pertains to prosthetics and biomechanics. Along with increasing my general knowledge about the daily life of a biomedical engineer, I will focus on the different career options available for a specialization in prosthetics, the challenges and rewards of this field, and what the future holds for biomedical engineering in relation to its technology and overall growth.
Ever since I was a little kid, I have enjoyed using my imagination to design and build anything I dreamed up. As a child, I constantly played with my Legos, and as I grew older, I started questioning and analyzing the world around me. I love trying to figure out how and why objects work the way they do, and on more than one occasion, I have dismantled a toy or item around my house with the intention of “fixing” it. By the time I was in 8th grade, I had decided that engineering was the perfect career for me, because math and science classes had always been both my favorites and my strengths. I love the logic and rationality behind the design process and the use of creativity to solve problems and improve the world around us really coincides with how I think. As I was researching the different sub-topics within engineering, I found biomedical engineering, and I knew that this was the career for me. Because I’m currently involved in several service-oriented organizations, such as National Honor Society, Junior Frisco Women’s League, and Key Club, I’ve always been passionate about giving back to others. Therefore, biomedical engineering fascinates me because it allows me to pursue that interest while focusing on the more hands-on, designing aspect of the process.
Even though biomedical engineering is a difficult career path, I believe that I am well-suited for it, because I enjoy challenges and am able to persevere through setbacks and obstacles. I understand that engineering is typically a tougher field for women, because it has a reputation for being male-dominated. However, I am willing to work just as hard if not harder than anyone else, and I know the importance of working together as a team to accomplish a common goal. Because engineering focuses heavily on teamwork in order to be successful, I am able to listen to different ideas and know how to collaborate well with others in such a setting. Also, I love learning new information, and I am always curious to know more about anything and everything. There’s no limit to what the human brain can accomplish, and I can’t wait to absorb as much knowledge and experience as I possibly can over the course of my ISM journey and upcoming college education. Therefore, I truly believe that my determination, passion for learning, interest in giving back to the community, and inherent curiosity will altogether unify in a way that well-equips me for a career as a successful biomedical engineer.
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