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Submission Number: 506
Submission ID: 1651
Submission UUID: ff7de76f-4205-4bb7-971c-b2c3eac31f93
Submission URI:/center/mortenson/form/webform-1367
Created: Mon, 03/31/2025 - 22:46
Completed: Mon, 03/31/2025 - 22:46
Changed: Sun, 04/20/2025 - 15:16
Remote IP address: 67.161.146.149
Submitted by:Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Flagged: Yes
Locked: Yes
Yes
Pari
Divanji
She/Her
Parker
Colorado
United States
80134
Biomedical Engineering
English (5), Gujarati (5), Hindi (2), ASL (3)
My journey into biomedical engineering has been deeply influenced by experiences that have opened my eyes to the intersection of technology, medicine, and humanity. During a summer trip to India, where a large fraction of my family lives, I had the opportunity to shadow a knee and hip surgeon who used robotic surgery. Engaging with patients pre- and post-op (I could not attend actual surgeries, so I watched the surgeon's interactions with patients before and after surgery, as well as in his clinic for advice and recovery checks) and hearing their stories not only underscored the importance of technological devices, but also highlighted the emotional and cultural aspects of biomedical solutions.
Also during a trip to India, I’ve shadowed other doctors at hospitals that brought healthcare services and education to underserved communities. Witnessing the disparities in access to medical care has led me to think critically about how biomedical engineering can address these inequities through innovative therapeutic devices. Within the U.S., I have volunteered at a hospital and witnessed the differences between countries and their perspectives. My experiences throughout high school, from Medical club to Technology Student Association, have been influential in showing me these perspectives, and how a difference in culture can affect engineering solutions.
While I have not yet traveled internationally aside from India, I dream of visiting countries like Switzerland, renowned for its advancements in biomedical technology, to learn about cutting-edge developments and approaches to global health challenges. I am also eager to explore deeper into how communities in India leverage traditional knowledge to create accessible healthcare innovations. Both destinations resonate with my commitment to combining innovative engineering with compassion.
These experiences and aspirations have prepared me to contribute meaningfully to the Global Engineering RAP by fostering collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and a drive to develop impactful biomedical solutions. I look forward to joining a community that shares a passion for improving lives through engineering.
Also during a trip to India, I’ve shadowed other doctors at hospitals that brought healthcare services and education to underserved communities. Witnessing the disparities in access to medical care has led me to think critically about how biomedical engineering can address these inequities through innovative therapeutic devices. Within the U.S., I have volunteered at a hospital and witnessed the differences between countries and their perspectives. My experiences throughout high school, from Medical club to Technology Student Association, have been influential in showing me these perspectives, and how a difference in culture can affect engineering solutions.
While I have not yet traveled internationally aside from India, I dream of visiting countries like Switzerland, renowned for its advancements in biomedical technology, to learn about cutting-edge developments and approaches to global health challenges. I am also eager to explore deeper into how communities in India leverage traditional knowledge to create accessible healthcare innovations. Both destinations resonate with my commitment to combining innovative engineering with compassion.
These experiences and aspirations have prepared me to contribute meaningfully to the Global Engineering RAP by fostering collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and a drive to develop impactful biomedical solutions. I look forward to joining a community that shares a passion for improving lives through engineering.
Global experiences and perspectives play an important role in advancing the engineering field by allowing for collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving. As someone passionate about biomedical engineering, I am particularly interested in technology and its potential to revolutionize healthcare around the world.
While travelling to see my family, I have seen the effects of India’s expanding access to medical technology, including robotic surgery. While shadowing a knee and hip surgeon, Dr. Sanket Diwanji, I was able to see patients who had undergone robotic surgery, and every one of them was recovering strongly. This use of robotic systems in hospitals to improve surgeries is a perfect example of how technological innovation can develop to greater and greater heights. The country’s approach demonstrates how engineering can bridge the gap between advanced technology and medical care, providing high-quality experiences to patients.
I believe that experiences such as these are essential to improve the field of engineering, especially due to the global connectivity we have today. With people around the world communicating and developing together, we all learn from each other and help further the field of engineering. I aspire to experience and learn about healthcare systems around the globe to see how engineers and medical professionals collaborate to design technological devices for their communities.
By learning about and experiencing global perspectives like those from India, I hope to contribute to a future where biomedical engineering becomes even more inclusive. The Global Engineering RAP would offer me the ideal platform to pursue these aspirations while collaborating with others who share a passion for solving global challenges and constantly improving the healthcare industry through technology.
While travelling to see my family, I have seen the effects of India’s expanding access to medical technology, including robotic surgery. While shadowing a knee and hip surgeon, Dr. Sanket Diwanji, I was able to see patients who had undergone robotic surgery, and every one of them was recovering strongly. This use of robotic systems in hospitals to improve surgeries is a perfect example of how technological innovation can develop to greater and greater heights. The country’s approach demonstrates how engineering can bridge the gap between advanced technology and medical care, providing high-quality experiences to patients.
I believe that experiences such as these are essential to improve the field of engineering, especially due to the global connectivity we have today. With people around the world communicating and developing together, we all learn from each other and help further the field of engineering. I aspire to experience and learn about healthcare systems around the globe to see how engineers and medical professionals collaborate to design technological devices for their communities.
By learning about and experiencing global perspectives like those from India, I hope to contribute to a future where biomedical engineering becomes even more inclusive. The Global Engineering RAP would offer me the ideal platform to pursue these aspirations while collaborating with others who share a passion for solving global challenges and constantly improving the healthcare industry through technology.
After 3 years of robot-building in middle school, 4 years of high school TSA, volunteering in a hospital, and shadowing many skilled doctors, I have committed to diving deeper into these two fields. I aim to pursue a career in healthcare while learning of the interactions between technology, engineering and medicine. After travelling internationally and having the opportunity to shadow a healthcare professional, I was able to see these interactions through Dr. Sanket Diwanji and his experience with robotic surgery.
Having seen biomedical engineering in a different country, I wish to further explore how global perspectives shape the field. The prospect of an opportunity to experience different healthcare systems and collaborate with engineers from diverse backgrounds is incredibly exciting. By joining the Global Engineering RAP, I hope to immerse myself in a community that shares this commitment to innovation and cultural exchange.
I plan to contribute to the residential community by sharing my enthusiasm for biomedical engineering, whether through casual discussions about technological advancements or collaborating with peers on passion projects that explore how engineering can address global healthcare challenges. I cannot wait to have the chance to learn from peers and mentors who bring their unique perspectives! By continuing to learn about and experience global interactions in biomedical engineering, I hope to contribute to a future where technological advancements transcend borders and improve healthcare for all.
Having seen biomedical engineering in a different country, I wish to further explore how global perspectives shape the field. The prospect of an opportunity to experience different healthcare systems and collaborate with engineers from diverse backgrounds is incredibly exciting. By joining the Global Engineering RAP, I hope to immerse myself in a community that shares this commitment to innovation and cultural exchange.
I plan to contribute to the residential community by sharing my enthusiasm for biomedical engineering, whether through casual discussions about technological advancements or collaborating with peers on passion projects that explore how engineering can address global healthcare challenges. I cannot wait to have the chance to learn from peers and mentors who bring their unique perspectives! By continuing to learn about and experience global interactions in biomedical engineering, I hope to contribute to a future where technological advancements transcend borders and improve healthcare for all.
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