What initially got me interested in BME is the idea of being able to solve engineering problems that improve the quality of healthcare in the world. I have always wanted to make an impact in the world through my career, and I know that I have chosen a career that will enable me to do so. I initially declared mechanical engineering as my major on decision day freshman year, but quickly changed my mind because I knew working on living systems was where my passions truly lie. I made many great connections during my time as undergrad here at the U. of A., and I highly encourage all students to become as actively involved in the program as possible because there are truly so many opportunities available if you know where to look.
I am interested specifically in BME blogging because I believe it will help me develop writing skills that will be imperative to my future career success. I believe that BME blogging will be a great way to share my experiences as a graduate student and hopefully serve as an impetus to other students to become interested in biomedical research as well as many other things that encompass a biomedical engineering education. I hope that as a blogger I can serve as a resource to all undergraduate students who may have questions related to any aspects of the program, and also serve as a mentor for students who need help in any way. I think that being a blogger will be a great way to reach out to all of the students in the biomedical engineering community here at the University of Arkansas.
Throughout my time blogging, I plan to discuss not just experiences related to my graduate research, but topics of relevance to biomedical engineers around the world. I hope that through this blog, many students will get to know me personally and will become as inspired as I am to be an engineer.