Becoming a biomedical engineer takes a lot of time, work, and dedication. To be successful in this career path, one must have a strong education, a large skillset, and a true passion for the field. A bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering is typically the minimum requirement, but many go above and beyond to achieve higher […]
Finishing the 22/23 Season Strong
The 2022/23 season has been one of the most eventful skating seasons of my career. I started the season off by going to the chiropractor weekly and overtraining myself to the point of exhaustion. I ended the season by earning a silver medal at the Longtrack Junior World Championships, winning nationals for my age group, […]
Transforming the World of Healthcare through Robots and Science
In recent years, the field of biomedical robotics has emerged as a cutting-edge discipline combining the principles of robotics with biomedical applications to create groundbreaking advancements in healthcare. With its potential to revolutionize medical diagnostics, surgery, rehabilitation, and patient care, biomedical robotics have become the future of healthcare and technological innovations. First of all, one […]
Biomedical Engineering: Crafting Solutions for a Healthier Tomorrow
Recently I’ve been thinking about what I want to do when I grow up, and one of the main fields that piqued my interest was Biomedical Engineering. I was originally intrigued by the name, but I decided I should know more about this field if I wanted to pursue a career in it. To start, […]
Playing Dirty: Doping in Sports
There has always been a controversy surrounding growth hormones and steroids, specifically with those who are fully grown and are athletes performing on higher levels. But what about those still young and not quite at that high-performing level? Should they be allowed to use these performance-enhancing hormones that will change the way they physically develop? […]
Cherishing the Lives of Those We’ve Lost
In life, the concept of death can be both confusing and challenging to grasp. When exactly do we truly die? Is it the moment our body ceases to function, or when our last thought drifts away? The uncertainty is overwhelming, and saying goodbye to loved ones never gets any easier. While reflecting on the loss […]
Hot Topic: Global Warming
What exactly is Global Warming? Well, the name explains it all. Global Warming is when the temperature worldwide increases every year, and recently it’s been increasing by around 0.32 degrees Fahrenheit per decade. You may think, oh, that’s not so bad, I wouldn’t mind if the winters were a little warmer, but if you think […]
The Make it or Break it Mindset
Every single time I step up to the line, I hesitate. I think, what if I’m not fast enough? What If I don’t have enough energy? What if my legs blow up? What if I lose to them? Last weekend, I had my first race of the season and this exact thing happened. The only […]
Women of Speed
Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a camp that focused on the empowerment of women in sports. US Speedskating hosted this weekend camp for women of all ages, and it was a great experience. Until last week, I’d never fully realized how lucky I was. In most sports, younger avid athletes can […]
The Future of Medicine
Last week, My family and I were in urgent care for a solid 12 hours. It was CRAZY. It was an experience I hope I never have to go through again, although I probably will. At around 8:30 pm, my family and I went to Kaiser’s urgent care because I had been experiencing stomach pain […]