I have always been interested in design and science. MARC was my opportunity to explore both at a deeper level, with more support. I started my prothesis the summer after freshman year and worked independently on it; I saw MARC as an essential resource to take my research to the next level.

I have been lucky enough to have Carl Pabo as my Mentor for the past few months, and have been working with him and discussing future plans. Carl has been working on his own project, Humanity 2050, which we discuss frequently, giving me an ecological aspect to my discussions with him.

An excerpt from 2050's website: https://humanity2050.org

"Our Mission

The world is facing a complexity crisis, created over time by the many moving parts that now converge and interact—billions of people and computers, endless books and websites, and stacks of regulations and legal documents. This rise of complexity leads to challenges that now threaten to overwhelm the human mind.

To address wickedly complex problems like climate change, environmental degradation, and risks posed by the rise of social media and artificial intelligence, we must first deal with the growing “complexity crisis” by developing more careful, more disciplined modes of thought.

Humanity 2050 brings a fresh approach to help take us out of this complexity crisis. Our team has analyzed human cognitive limits and is developing new tools and strategies to help the mind work amidst this complexity. We are building a new toolkit for thought to help create a thriving human future for our children and grandchildren."