Duke Summer Program

I had the incredible opportunity to be part of the Duke Summer STEM Academy through a highly selective admissions process, which selected 30 students not only from North Carolina but also from across the country. 

During this program I spent 3 weeks brainstorming, prototyping, and testing a "tech for good" project. I collaborated with 3 other people to to create our product, a helmet that displays turn signals and informs users of nearby objects aimed to increase communication with bikers and cars.

This experience allowed me to dive deep into the engineering process while also highlighting the importance of collaboration, resilience, and cooperation. 

Seeing our idea transform into a tangible product with the potential to save lives over just three weeks was amazing, reinforcing my passion for STEM.

 The guidance from the professors and our mentors was invaluable and it was incredible to get a glimpse at what it is like to be an engineering student at Duke.

This program has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to continue using engineering to tackle problems and create meaningful solutions.