Biomedical Dream by Marlene

Biomedical Dream by Marlene - August 2020 Scholarship Essay

My dream undergraduate program would be one focused on research and application. Most of the undergraduate programs for Biomedical Engineering is first focused on basic theoretical concepts such as ethics, design, and in-depth review and analyzing samples. My future work is largely based on applications and manipulation of genetics so I would love to find an undergraduate program that harvests my ambition and takes my ideas into consideration even as an undergrad.
My dream undergraduate program would teach all the basic concepts with an emphasis in Design and Life Science, but would also facilitate and encourage undergraduates to begin lab research with professors. It would also have opportunities to travel and study abroad or have internship opportunities with companies.
The study abroad program would allow students to exchange ideas with people of vastly different background to gain perspective and information on the issue that their research addresses. This program would also help the students understand that when going into this area of study they have a whole world wide net of peers who they can communicate and work with after graduating.
The internship opportunity is allowing students to have a glimpse into the future. Being a BME has many components to it: Biomechanics, robotics, cell tissue engineering, and much more. Since BME is complex, work environments differ based on the problem that they are asked to solve as well as the company, hospital, or college that they work for. The internship program can help students better understand where they would like to work and how they can best prepare for the diligence and pace in each work environment. For example, when working for a company, and sometimes colleges, you are asked to focus on price of production more than efficiency or invasiveness of the procedure or device, so the engineer will have to understand the needs and compromises that their future jobs will require.
Now in days we have seen great discoveries and advancements in modern medicine and life science, but in order to keep this momentum we must ensure that our students understand the work that they are doing. They must have a well-rounded education in classrooms, labs, and the people that their work will effect.