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Lexington robotics team engineers space for girls to thrive in STEM – GBH News

Esmerelda the robot wheeled around the floor, her arms lifting up and down on hydraulics. She scooped up small red-and-blue cones and stacked them onto rods of varying heights, her motors whirring.

On the edge of the fenced-in floor, Lexington High School student Anna Labbe gave commands: Up, down, turns and navigations. Her teammates, Nora Kapoor and Arushi Aggarwal, used controllers to drive her around.

Esmerelda was designed, programmed and built by members of the Parity Bits, a robotics team for girls and nonbinary students at Lexington High School.

Their name is a pun: A parity bit is a form of error-detecting code, added to the end of a string of binary code. Its also a reference to gender parity in STEM fields.

Women make up almost 30 percent of the STEM workforce, according to the professional association STEM Women. The Parity Bits want to increase that number.

Esmerelda is about 18 by 18 inches, with purple and gold accents. She weighs about 30 pounds and is made of metal, wood, string and electrical wiring. The Parity Bits take her to competitions, where they and other high school teams see which robot can quickly and most efficiently stack cones.

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Their mission also extends to outreach: They visit elementary school students, where they present their robots and teach younger students about engineering.

The Parity Bits were founded in 2014, born out of a co-ed robotics team at their school, 2 Bits and a Byte, when one member wanted a space for girls to shine without being overshadowed by the boys.

I started back in fourth grade, but that was because my brother had a team with all of his guy friends, Defne Olgun said. And then as I got old enough to join, they were like, Oh, would you like to join us? Because we need girls on our team, so it looks good for the judges. I wasn't always the most confident. I would fiddle around with the Legos, but I wouldn't be the one putting the things onto the robot.

Most of the team had no robotics experience before joining the Parity Bits. Team member Priyanka Iyer says it's a common experience for girls exploring robotics and that makes wins even more gratifying.

I think that when Im in a community where my voice feels overshadowed by men, I sometimes don't feel confident in what I have to say, and I think their ideas are better, Iyer said. But then to be in an all-girls team and show that it is possible and we can do as much as they can. To be able to do the same thing and go out and win awards and win matches with them, it feels really cool.

Aggrarwal said they foster an environment for learning, and for feeling secure in being able to practice, fail and try again.

You're not going to be perfect the first time, Aggrarwal said. And that's something that I think is hard for newcomers to remember. Part of that was saying to our new team members, you're going to be okay. And if you're not okay the first time, after the fourth or fifth or sixth time, Esmerelda is going to be fine and we're all going to be fine together.

Olgun said they also learn how to overcome challenges together.

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Yes, it might suck when the string snaps for the eighth time that day, but you just have to keep going at it again, Olgun said. Its also about sharing space and allowing others to take up as much presence in the room as I might sometimes; to fail on purpose and be okay with that process of growing and learning through the engineering process.

The environment has inspired many of the girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math after high school. Two of the graduating seniors plan to study computer science and robotics, and another plans to study mechanical engineering.

They've become close friends along the way, and are leaving a legacy for the underclass girls behind them.

Over the course of the season, we're all trying to learn and grow as a team, Audi Lin said. We want to leave as much as we can behind for future generations.

At the end of the season, Esmerelda will be disassembled. Her parts will be used for a new robot next year.

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Women in STEM: my journey to a PhD in engineering – Times Higher Education

My name is Anneshwa Dey and I am from a small town in India called Ranchi. I grew up in a joint family in which my uncle and father own a telecommunications business together.

That is where I was first introduced to electronics and circuit boards. I vaguely remember that we used to assemble the LED moving light in our home, and I was always fascinated by the magic of the small integrated chip that goes into the boards.

I learned how to solder when I was 10 years old. All my school science projects were electronics-based, whether it was a light-up model of the digestive system or designing a 3D version of my hometown with better roadways.

This all led to studying electronics and communication engineering as an undergraduate at SRM University in India and then a master of engineering in digital systems and telecommunications at theAustralian National University(ANU) in 2019. Since completing my masters I have started my PhD in the research school of physics under great supervisors.

My primary reason for applying to the Australian National University was its ranking. Also, itwas one of the few universities to offer a specialisation in digital systems and telecommunications; I could have chosen a course in electronics or electrical engineering at a different university, but they were all missing the telecommunications element.

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The transition from India to Australia was quite easy and hassle-free. I knew I wanted to do my masters in a country that had a good work-life balance and thats why I started my search with Australia and luckily for me, I didnt have to search for long.

I got multiple offers within a month of applying but had to wait longer to apply for my visa. This was because I applied for a student loan, which took a while to be approved. The great thing was that although ANU requested a deposit to confirm my enrolment, they took my case into consideration and granted me a confirmation without the deposit. The visa process itself was completed by IDP Education, who were also enormously helpful and guided me through the whole process. I even got my visa granted within a day.

Finding a home across continents is another task you need to consider as an international student. Thankfully people in Canberra and students at ANU went out of their way to help. My cousin put me in touch with PhD students at the university and this was how I found my first residence and made my first friend in the city.

Overall, the move from India was much smoother than expected. From panicking about the deposit, to knowing what crucial things to pack, all was sorted out by great administrative support at ANU and friends that I found in Canberra, who are now extended family.

After my masters I knew I wanted to stay in academia and pursue a PhD. I knew that the amount of research completed at ANU would set me up for that next stage. I had been offered a scholarship at ANU by the college of engineering and computer science (now school of engineering, computer science and cybernetics). In the end, choosing to stay at ANU for my PhD was an easy choice.

I also knew Canberra was a safe place to live, which made it a bit easier for my parents because they wanted to ensure I would be in a safe environment.

My overall experience of studying abroad has been great despite some small problems along the way. The pandemic was really difficult because we were unable to travel. Staying thousands of kilometres away from family is never easy. However, Im glad that the borders are now open and I can visit my family soon. I was also lucky that I had my extended family and friends nearby to help me through the pandemic in Australia.

ANU has opened up so many opportunities for me, both academically and personally. I have met many great academics and formed wonderful friendships. I enjoy reaching out to new people and have been given incredible opportunities to meet and mentor high school students, making the whole journey very fulfilling.

Some advice I would give any student studying abroad is to reach out. I cannot emphasise the importance of networking as an international student. I know it can be intimidating to ask for help, but I have had so many opportunities just because I pushed myself out of my comfort zone.

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Stripe is on an engineering hiring spree, with jobs up 500% – eFinancialCareers (US)

Payments giant Stripe took a big blow last month when it saw its valuation fall $45bn following a $6.5bn series H funding round. The purpose of the funding round was to allow current and former employees to vest their restricted stock units (RSUs).

With this apparent overhaul of their compensation strategy, the fintech also looks to be massively increasing its recruitment of engineers. In the US alone, the number of unique engineering job listings from Stripe has increased from a mere 6 in March to over 30 in April.

Most of the older listings, particularly the senior ones, are still yet to be filled.

Newer signings are more on the mid level side, with remote roles taking precedence. There is also a significant rise in full stack and backend roles.

The shiniest prospect of them all is the head of engineering for fraud intelligence. That role can earn a base salary of over $400k.

The rush of new hires comes after Stripe cut headcount by 14% last November. Speaking at the time, CEO Patrick Collison said:We overhired for the world were in, and it pains us to be unable to deliver the experience that we hoped that those impacted would have at Stripe."

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An Engineering Cloud Summary to All of VMWares Recent News – ENGINEERING.com

In late Q1 2023, VMWare, Inc. announced product improvements and new partnerships to meet the needs of their Communications Service Providers (CSPs) clients. The shift will help organizations like DISH Wireless, SoftBank, and Vodaphone Qatar produce more opportunities from 5G networkssuch as increasing flexibility and speed while reducing latency. VMWares four areas of focus were:

VMWares new programs simplify operations for engineers who already work in the cloud, or are considering migrating their work to the cloud. The programs also allow companies more flexibility and agility to optimize their networks to their needs.

VMWare sees 2023 as a time for CSPs to modernize networks and monetize services. For instance Sanjay Uppal, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Service Provider and Edge Business Unit for Vmware said, Enterprises are seeking more secure, reliable and better delivery of apps, data and services to the edge for branch offices, factory floors, clinics and retail stores... Were announcing innovations to help our customers with their transformation efforts by delivering multi-cloud solutions for service providers and enhanced networking and security capabilities to support the needs at the edge.

With better access to the 5G network, CSPs gain the ability to capture more data at the edge through digitization. This gives them the potential to make more intelligent decisions and to automate those processes.

VMWares offerings help CSPs modernize their networks in a few ways, including:

VMWare also shared how its Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) framework is structured. The SMO framework allows a CSP to deploy a tailor-made multi-vendor, multi-cloud 5G RAN with end-to-end automation, assurance and optimization. The SMO framework follows the approach of the O-RAN alliance, a group of mobile operators and vendors as well as academic and research institutions which want to reshape RANs. The O-RAN alliance seeks to make RANs more open, intelligent, virtualized and interoperable.

In addition, VMWare recently shared changes that enhance edge connectivity and increase intelligent wireless capabilities for software-defined network in a wide area network (SD-WAN) and secure access service edge (SASE) customers. These included:

A Nature Fresh Farms employee could access the VMWare SD-WAN Client in a field. (Image courtesy of VMWare.)

As an example of how a customer could use the SD-WAN Client to improve communication, VMWare provided a case study from Nature Fresh Farms, a Canadian greenhouse produce grower. The VMWare SD-WAN Client gave Nature Fresh Farms employees the ability to connect to the SD-WAN from multiple locations and different devices. This would allow the team, separated by time and distance, to work together in real time, securely and with minimal latency.

Engineers considering moving to the cloud can review how VMWares customers are currently using their services. For instance, SoftBank, a Japanese holding company, used VMWares Telco cloud platform to create a horizontal, common infrastructure. SoftBank used this infrastructure to deliver customized telecommunications hardware and software to its customers. SoftBanks most recent project involved creating a private 5G service for customers. This service could be managed and monitored in the same way as a public 5G core network.

Vodafone Qatar provides telecommunications services like voice and messaging for consumers and businesses in Qatar. It is using VMWares Telco cloud platform to bring new 5G services to the market. At the same time, Vodafone Qatar seeks to decrease complexity and expense in its IT and networks. Uppal says Vodafone Qatars use of the platform allows the company to build a more reliable, agile and scalable network.

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, VMWare stated DISH Wireless continues to make progress in using the VMWare Telco cloud platform as a base for the U.S.s first 5G cloud-native Open Radio Access Network.

VMWares news from MWC 2023 also included additions to the partner ecosystem. VMWares Ready for Telco Cloud program allows VNF and CNF vendors to verify that third-party VNFs and CNFs are interoperable and have operational readiness. An increased library of functions also gives customers more functions that meet their needs. In February 2023, the program surpassed 300+ CNFs. Recent certifications include Accedian Networks and 6WIND VSR. By sharing this certification process, VMWare has reduced network function onboarding time with VMWare Telco Cloud Automation.

With all of this news going forward, VMWare still expects to be acquired by semiconductor chipmaker Broadcom. Should the transaction finalize, Broadcom will rebrand and operate as VMWare.

However, the deal remains under scrutiny in the U.S., U.K. and the E.U. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is seeking to determine whether Broadcoms chips could block hardware competitors from interoperating with VMWares software. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the U.K.s antitrust regulator, made the decision to refer to a Phase 2 investigation. In mid-March 2023, E.U. antitrust regulators extended their deadline to make a decision on the acquisition until June 21.

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High schoolers get hands-on experience in orthopedics and engineering – KOB 4

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Some teenagers got the chance to learn about a medical specialty in a hands-on experience with some of the states experts guiding them.

These doctors want young girls to help break boundaries in the field of orthopedics.

We host a one-day activity where we invite high school females from all around the state, said Dr. Christina Salas, an associate professor at the UNM Department of Orthopedics. They are actually performing mock surgeries using the actual synthetic bones that are used by our orthopedic residents who are in training.

The program is called the Perry Initiative. Its a national program with the goal of creating a pipeline for women looking to get into orthopedic surgery and engineering.

The specialty that helps to fix up peoples bones, joints, and muscles.

Women are extremely underrepresented in both orthopedic surgery and in engineering, specifically mechanical engineering, said Salas.

According to a journal published in the National Library of Medicine, only 7.4% of orthopedic surgeons are women as of 2022.

Seeing nearly 40 young women in this class sticks out to the high schoolers themselves.

Im very excited because theres other people that want to do the same things as me, and its like women, so it feels very empowering and great to be here, said Alondra Aguilere, a high school junior.

Hosting this event for young women also reminds Salas about her experience studying mechanical engineering.

When I was coming through my undergraduate degree, I was one of only two females who graduated with a class of like, 50 or so from my college, Salas said.

Giving hands-on opportunities to learn in this kind of environment can even open up opportunities in the future.

Ive had students whove actually not only completed our high school program, but ended up coming to UNM to do an undergraduate engineering degree, and then ended up working in my lab as either a research assistant, said Salas.

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Here are a few things I learned about at the Engineering Open … – Smile Politely – Champaign-Urbana’s Online Magazine

On Friday afternoon, I took an hour to slip over the the Engineering Open House before the ominous weather began to set in. Ive attended a few times as a field trip parent, where my attention was divided between the exhibits and corralling a group of 10-year-olds, so it was nice to be able to explore a little by myself and ask questions. Im sort of embarrassed to admit that when I came to U of I as an undergrad, I quite literally had no idea what it even meant to major in engineering. Thankfully, events like this do the work of educating people like me, and perhaps more importantly younger people in the community, so that they can set their sights on such fields.

Here are a few of the displays I interacted with at the Hydrosystems Lab, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Building, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), and the Civil Engineering Lab. And of course, I didnt even scratch the surface of all there was to see and do.

At the Hydrosystems Lab, I watched a demonstration of how bends in a river are formed, and affect water flow. There tends to be more sediment build up near the tighter bends, so the duck moved along more slowly due to drag. Along the wider curve, the duck zoomed along due to less build up.

I spoke with a team of students from a women in Electrical and Computer Engineering group that was combining their knowledge to make a robotic arm move through Bluetooth. The endeavor involved developing software that could talk to the arm through the hardware setup.

The NCSA Gravity Group is studying black holes, and I listened to what a black hole sounds like. I also heard about the process scientists use to clean up the noise surrounding a black hole, so that they can isolate the sound.

At the Civil Engineering Lab, I spoke to member of the student chapter of American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) about how warning signals on a railroad track work. Essentially, railroad signals have been operating in the same way for decades, they are just a bit more modernized now. Sensors in the tracks alert the signal, then the barricades go down. Now, those sensors are a bit more sophisticated and able to sense the velocity of an oncoming train.

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SLU School of Science and Engineering Inaugural Dean … – Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University has appointed Gregory E. Triplett Jr., Ph.D., to be the inaugural dean of SLUs School of Science and Engineering, effective July 1, 2023. The new academic unit launched last year.

Gregory Triplett, Ph.D., the newly named inaugural dean of SLUs School of Science and Engineering. Submitted photo.

Triplett is the senior associate dean for academic affairs at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering in Richmond, Virginia, where he oversees undergraduate and graduate engineering programs. He joined VCU in 2016 as a professor and associate dean for graduate studies.

I am incredibly excited to have Dr. Triplett join our team here at SLU, said University Provost Michael Lewis, Ph.D. He will be a transformational leader for the institution and will expand the reach of our programs through innovative programming and curricular development.

Triplett brings a distinguished record of success and leadership in engineering education to his new role at SLU. At VCU, he has led the development of new academic programs, sought collaborations that closed the gap between academia and industry, and spearheaded efforts to enhance the engineering schools infrastructure for achieving research excellence.

During Tripletts tenure at VCU, the engineering schools annual research expenditures increased from $11 million to more than $30 million. The number of degrees awarded grew by 32%, and enrollment from populations traditionally underserved increased by 42%.

Passionate about student success, Triplett also helped secure nearly $13 million from federal agencies, industry partners and non-profit organizations to support the development of programs focused on improving retention and graduation rates, workforce development and experiential learning.

I look forward to building on the legacy of the school and strengthening relationships with communities both domestically and internationally.

During his career, Triplett has helped secure $17 million as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator; authored more than 140 publications and presentations; and has won more than a dozen awards for research, teaching, advising and mentoring.

As a world-class researcher, Dr. Triplett will dramatically enhance our scholarly reputation, Lewis said. His work and approach to instruction and research align with SLU's Jesuit mission.

Triplett said hes grateful for this opportunity to lead SLUs new School of Science and Engineering.

SLU is a well-respected institution with excellent faculty, staff and students who are driven by their passion to improve quality of life for all communities, he said. We have a unique opportunity in the School of Science and Engineering to lead on the national landscape and work collaboratively with every sector of society to overcome the most vexing social and technological challenges. I look forward to building on the legacy of the school and strengthening relationships with communities both domestically and internationally.

Triplett began his academic career in 2011 at the University of Missouri, where he served in a variety of roles, including the James C. Dowell Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, director of the Compound Semiconductor Research Lab, and associate director of Mizzous honors college.

His contributions to engineering education extend beyond academia into many other sectors, including working at the Air Force Research Laboratory on new device development efforts, as well as serving on numerous boards and expert panels.

Triplett earned his Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, his masters in electrical engineering from Florida State University and his bachelor's in electrical engineering at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Triplett will succeed Scott Duellman, Ph.D., who has served as interim dean of the new school since July 2022. Prior to that, Duellman had served as interim dean of the former Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology from March 2021-June 2022.

I want to thank Dr. Scott Duellman for his steady leadership and commitment, which have helped set up the new school for success and laid the foundation for Dr. Triplett to serve as the inaugural permanent dean of the school, Lewis said.

Tripletts appointment follows a national search led by a search committee comprised of faculty, staff, students and trustees. Barnali Gupta, Ph.D., the Edward Jones Dean of the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, chaired the search committee.

Saint Louis University formed the School of Science and Engineering in 2022 to better meet the future needs of its students and faculty. The school brings together select departments from the College of Arts and Sciences chemistry, computer science, earth and atmospheric sciences, and physics with the former Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology. To learn more about the School of Science and Engineering, visit slu.edu/science-and-engineering.

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Robot Thomas Jefferson Welcomes Prospective Students at … – UVA Today

At a University of Virginia open house Saturday, there were robots of all shapes, sizes and applications.

There was a robot with knobby tires that could pick up rocks on alien terrains, and a robot that could play rock-paper-scissors.

There was a robot that could perform military training, and a robot that could apply peaceful brush strokes to a persons arm to relieve anxiety.

But one creation stood head and shoulders above the rest. Though not reaching its namesakes 6-foot, 2-inch height, a robotic Thomas Jefferson greeted prospective School of Engineering and Applied Science students and their parents.

The third U.S. president and Founding Father, who also founded UVA, bowed and waved as families entered Link Lab. The automatons sensors cued to their motion. With a ponytailed wig, a face provided by smart phone and a torso draped in period-reminiscent clothing, the robot indeed made for a recognizable Jefferson.

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Sitetracker Appoints New CRO and EVP of Product & Engineering to … – PR Newswire

Tim Koubek joins as CRO leading global revenue teams with Matthew Brocklehurst leading product and technology

MONTCLAIR, N.J., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sitetracker, the leading deployment operations management software for critical infrastructure providers, has announced the appointment of two new seasoned executives to lead key global functions that will result in new levels of growth and innovation.

These new leaders bring years of experience growing teams and implementing scalable best-practices as Sitetracker continues to hit new records in growth across all areas of the business. "The track record thus far at Sitetracker is proof of the value they are delivering to their customers," says Tim Koubek. "Sitetracker is clearly on a mission to impact all of our lives, and I look forward to being a part of the leadership team that will take this company and our customers to the next level."

"I'm excited to join the Sitetracker team and find new ways to serve our customers," says Matthew Brocklehurst. "I look forward to leading the product, engineering and education teams and building on the company's success to deliver value to our customers who are delivering on our mission to accelerate a more connected and sustainable future."

"We are thrilled to have reached the point in our growth where we are able to attract the talent and experience Tim and Matthew will bring to the organization," said Sitetracker CEO Giuseppe Incitti. "The addition of these proven leaders combined with the recent addition of our Corporate Development and Strategy team further positions Sitetracker for more record years of growth in the future. As we improve our go-to-market motion under Tim's leadership and further improve and expand our product offerings under Matthew's leadership, we put Sitetracker in position to fulfill its mission to accelerate the transition to a fully connected and sustainable future."

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Combat medic to biomedical engineering student: the journey of … – Daily Free Press

Varun Shah has always been interested in pursuing medicine. When he enlisted in the military after graduating high school for Singapores compulsory National Service, he thought becoming a combat medic would be his best fit.

Now 20 years old, Shah is currently a freshman studying biomedical engineering in Boston Universitys College of Engineering after serving two years in the Singapore Armed Forces as a combat medic. His job in the military entailed providing emergency medical treatments to patients in the jungle.

Sometimes Shah went on two-week-long missions into the jungle, while other times he spent his mornings seeing patients and spent his afternoons physically training. He said one of the main things that stuck with him is the feeling of happiness when some higher-ranked officials came to him later to thank him for his services.

The biggest joy that I can get is when a patient comes back after six weeks and tells me that his wound is completely healed, Shah said.

Jorge Rivera, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences and friend of Shahs, said that his habit of caring for others is still deep rooted within him now. Rivera said Shah responds immediately when something is wrong.

You could be laughing or joking around with him and he sees [that] someone is upset or something and his tone switches, Rivera said. [He is] situationally aware and knows how to handle.

Another one of Shahs friends, Egor Podkosov, a freshman in ENG, said he found Shah interesting rather than intimidating.

I was surprised the first time I knew [that he was in the military] because he doesnt strike you as another tough military guy like you see in movies, Podkosov said. He is very open, very friendly with everyone he speaks to.

Outside of class, Shah conducts research with the Chen Lab and Eyckmans Lab. He said he is one of only two freshmen who work in this lab full of doctoral students.

Shah said the work that he does in the lab is directly related to his experience as a combat medic in the Singapore Armed Forces. They conduct research on how wounds heal and under what circumstances what kind of cells regenerate in different parts of the human body and form scaffolds.

The fact that I used to see different injuries and observed different injuries as a healthcare provider, and now seeing them under the microscope, Shah said. Thats pretty cool.

He was paired with a fourth year biomedical engineering PhD student, Anish Vasan, based on his interests who was working on tissue engineering.

Vasan described Shah as driven, focused and disciplined. He said he believes Shahs time in the military really translated in his work in terms of discipline and his drive further motivates both Vasan and their principal investigator in the lab, Jeroen Eyckmans.

His experience [as a combat medic] is invaluable, Vasan said, Some of his field experience means that he asks questions that I would not have expected from someone who is a freshman.

Shah is currently assisting Vasan in his project, but eventually Vasan envisions him to take more independence with the project and derive a small part of the bigger project that they are currently working on.

Shah said he hopes to stay in Boston over the summer and conduct further research on cell regeneration. Later on, he hopes to go to graduate school and pursue a PhD in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

For now, Shah said he is lucky to be surrounded by so many inspiring people at BU.

BUs campus is full of really other interesting STEM students, Shah said. Full of people whom Im pretty confident will give back to society down the line.

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