If you know me, you likely know that my interest in Biomedical Engineering began at age 7, when my beloved dog Hydro had his tail partially severed by a screen door. While my younger sisters and mother cowered, I picked up the bloody stump and insisted it be put on ice to bring it to the […]
I began teaching a required Biomedical Engineering lab course for Yale juniors on my 28th birthday, Sept. 4, 2015. After the thrill of accepting the job wore off, I felt totally unqualified to teach a college course (hello imposter syndrome!), and I knew that this particular course gets notoriously bad reviews. Through the years, I’d heard […]
Recently, a very intelligent non-scientist friend asked me about my views on animal research. Do I want to talk about animal research? No, definitely not. Do I think it’s important to have objective, productive discussions about animal research? Absolutely. So I will override my discomfort on such a polarizing topic and reveal my comprehensive views […]
I nearly failed kindergarten; I was recruited to teach Biomedical Engineering to Yale juniors. How? The answer is simple, but not easy. I’ve become inadvertently impressive in the academic realm, without feeling overwhelmed, just by: Making space Asking for what I wanted Following my heart and my gut Showing up as my best possible self Being […]