Why do these areas appeal to you? (up to approximately 100 words): Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Biomedical engineering
I clearly remember when I made an amazing discovery myself; I found that diatomic elements make a ‘7’ shape on the periodic table before the teacher told the class! Though my future discoveries will be less simple, it remains a memory of genuine excitement and pride for me.
In the fields of chemistry and cognitive science, experiments yield new findings every year, yet there is always more to uncover. The unknown aspects of these fields intrigue me, and as an aspiring pre-med, I hope to utilize the knowledge I’ve learned to make new breakthroughs to improve human health.
Why does Yale appeal to you? (100 words or less)
As a group of 14 students, my AP Chemistry class supported those who struggled, and we became very close.
At Yale, I can participate in the STARS I Program, which encompasses studies, research, and mentorship in the sciences—as a freshman. Through the program, I can work alongside faculty and graduate students in every aspect of the STEM field and meet upperclassmen though the
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As a section leader, I challenged others to try their best and continually asked myself, “What can I do to make this band more productive and fun?”. With the familial atmosphere my band provides, I was never afraid to make my voice heard when fixing drills, conducting sectionals, or congratulating my section. The most memorable moments for me are not from the competitions we’ve won, but from the time I’ve spent with my section because there’s nothing more special to me than spending time with the people I truly connect with. Though I am sad to leave my second family, I am content. I have invested in future leaders and encouraged each flutie to reach his and her full potential. The season has ended, but the role of a section leader never ends—and I will continue to be there for my
The low reed section to me is not just my section, it is my family, and I would love to have the honor of calling myself mom. However, Lauren will always be the original mom and my biggest role model in band. She was the first one to give me hug whenever I was upset, she made sure I didn't get sunburned during band camp, and was overall the most loving, caring section leader I most likely will ever have. As section leader, I would like to devote all my time, love, and leadership to my section and show what an amazing marching experience truly is. Throughout this essay, I will evaluate what Lauren did well, what she could have done better, what I would do differently, and why I am the person for the job.
It is also interesting to know just how many medical breakthroughs came about by accident. It allows people to realize that, although it should be handled with the utmost care, cut of the edge research is not always cut and dry. This book teaches that it takes true intellect to take what seems like a failure or an accident and instead of abandoning it, reflecting on what has truly happened. Students as well as current researchers should read, study, and take inspiration from this book. It has a lot to teach other than simply the surface of the history of the discoveries it
It was my final moments as a Chelsea High School cheerleader. My final banquet had quickly approached. It was then that I realized I was not ready for the season to be over. I stood in front of my friends, fellow cheerleaders, and their families as they watched and waited for me to recite my last words as the season came to an end. It took hours for me to write about what my teammates and my coaches meant to me. I did not want to sound too nostalgic since I’m not the emotional type, but I also did not want to come across as indifferent. It was a difficult task but I knew I could accomplish it.
The need for updated information about the issues affecting our communities or diseases impacting our health is critical. My research consists of analyzing the functionality, components, and mechanism of the N- Methyl- D- Aspartate receptor (NMDAR), an ionotropic glutamate receptor on nerve cells. Information about the NMDAR is important for understanding the mechanism behind many neurological disorders like epilepsy and developmental delay. Any meaningful research, information, and data gathered about the NMDAR can aid in the discovery of new drugs to better treat these neurological disorders and diseases. In the future, my work along with many others will contribute to the discovery of new drugs that doctors may prescribe to patients with epilepsy. This, in turn, coincides with my vision to be a neurologist so I can serve patients with epilepsy and other neurological disorders. As an undergraduate, I am fortunate to work in a lab that focuses on an interest of mine. Every day I learn more about the brain and an aspect of some neurological disorders as I study mutations of the NMDAR. Also, it is interesting that the recombinant human DNA I experiment with were initially derived from a patient with epilepsy somewhere in the
...rt of my undergraduate preparation. I hope to make some substantial progress on my project with Dr. Pellegrini and have presentable data by the end of the program and contribute to the scientific community. I also look forward to networking with fellow SPUR-LABS students and faculty. In my time at UCLA, I have realized that research is all but a solo act. It is a cooperative endeavor, and being in the program will provide a collaborative and supportive environment for me to succeed. Ideally, I would like to have at least one paper published during my undergraduate career. C.S. Lewis once said, “Experience: the most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God, do you learn.” Such experiences, especially SPUR-LABS will hopefully aid my journey to graduate school and my pursuit of a Ph.D. and work in academia and work alongside of the professors and mentors I have today.
The one instant I can pinpoint as the genesis of my interest in biomedical science was the winter of sixth grade, when I picked up a book on creativity and the brain. I found it fascinating, but what really struck me was that here was a several hundred page book that mostly talked about how little we knew about its topic. It made me think. This was supposed to be a book about how much we’ve learned, and what it’s saying is that the progress we’ve made is only in finding out how little we know. This didn’t upset me; it made me curious. Because, of all the things that we should know about, surely our own minds and our own bodies are paramount among them, and yet we still have so much to learn. I’ve since learned that this phenomenon is not restricted to the biological – gravity is one of the most important things in our lives, yet we do not know its cause. But the biomedical questions continue to fascinate me, perhaps because the answers are so vital. Sure, cosmology is intriguing, but what about a cure for cancer, or even the common cold? What about a way of repairing or bypass...
I have been involved in band since the sixth grade when I picked up my very first clarinet. This year I was very fortunate to be selected as the 2017 Senior Drum Major of our marching band. This role has taught me a lot about myself and it has allowed me to strengthen my abilities as a leader. During the course of the marching season, I learned the best way to effectively lead the band so as to make progress while still maintaining an upbeat atmosphere.
From my perspective however, in the top leaders of the band, the drum majors, there was hardly productivity or leadership, even though I didn't want to leave the drumline, I forced myself to audition for drum major. From that point, I knew plans had to be made to augment the member's outlook on the rest of the season, from band activities, to spirit days along with many other fun things to help ease the tension. My hope was, by the end of the season, no matter the score, everyone would be happy with what the band had done and anyone feeling negative about marching band would feel
Throughout high school I tried to be involved in numerous activities, not because of how they would look on college applications, but because I was passionate about what they did or what they stood for. Cheerleading has always been the activity I’ve held closest to my heart because it has given me a more positive outlook on life and has helped me to develop essential characteristic traits. As a captain, the most meaningful thing I can do is give my squad that same feeling of accomplishment and belonging. It is because of this that I accepted a coaching position at my local elementary school without hesitation. Looking back, I could have never guessed the impact it would have on my life. Seeing the excitement on the girl’s faces when I walked into practice is unlike anything I could put into words. Knowing that those young girls looked up to me is something I will never forget.
When it comes to working in a stressful environment while maintaining efficient, human, and profession-al conduct, I’m highly competent. In addition, my communication skills are sharp, as is my abil-ity to retain information and remember people. Thanks to my schooling and my keen interest in the industry, my research skills will keep my knowledge of the industry and practices up-to-date. In fact, taking in new material is a joy. The Clinical laboratory science field is vast and ever-changing, something I’m both excited and prepared to deal with. For this reason, I intend to re-main on top of advances in the field.
1) What area of course content do you believe will be the most useful in your professional career? Why do you believe this? How do you think you think this will be useful?
Hello, I am Professor Emi, the Co-Director of the “Human Brain Project.” I will be sharing you my focus, the different perspectives of medicine and medical technology and steps in creating medicine. Including that, I will also be sharing you my job’s goal for the project that I am currently working on.
In this class, we focused on Alzheimer 's, especially how it affected the person. I found myself especially drawn to the chemistry behind it and how the brain was altered in ways that couldn 't be examined until the autopsy. It felt personal, even though no one I knew had ever been diagnosed with Alzheimer 's. My parents were in their thirties when they had me, so the thought of them having this disease was terrifying. I began volunteering with the elderly and learning more. With those connections, I found that Alzheimer 's was a terrifying disease because not only did it result in death, it also robbed the patient of their identity. In view of this, I want to go into medicinal research with a focus on pharmaceutics synthases. In the future, I would like look at neurological diseases such as Alzheimer 's and Parkinson’s from the chemical standpoint and attempt to find preventative measures if not a cure. With this in mind, I intend to acquire my Ph.D. In organic chemistry, then move on to industrial pharmaceutical
I have always been good at biology and mathematics. This is one reason why one of my many goals is to major in biomedical engineering. I am very excited to start studying biomedical sciences, and hope to use my newly learned skills in the medical field. Achieving a college education in such field will pave the road for my future career, by teaching and instilling knowledge that would not have been learned otherwise.
I am currently taking Maths, Chemistry and Biology to Advanced Higher, all of which are challenging and stimulating subjects. They have all influenced me in different ways and were integral in my decision to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. They have also helped me obtain a foundation of core skills and extended knowledge to hopefully prepare me undertaking my desired degree. There is no doubt that Maths and chemistry have helped fine tune and advance my problem solving skills and think in a more logical manner, all of which I believe to be essential for this degree.