Shamya Noeen ’24
Major: Biological Sciences

Embarking on a Cell Differentiation Timing Expedition: Research in a Foreign Environment

This summer I had the opportunity to work at the Schroter lab at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Dortmund, Germany. The overarching goal of the lab is to gain a better understanding of the regulatory mechanisms orchestrating cell differentiation timing, ultimately contributing to a deeper comprehension of embryonic development and tissue homeostasis. Collaborating closely with my mentor, I conducted experiments that aligned with her specific project, which centered on investigating the variations in cell differentiation timing among three species: human, mouse, and monkey cell lines, as well as the underlying reasons for these differences. My presentation will emphasize the process of adapting to unfamiliar territories and the significance of discovering and harnessing one's own level of perseverance.

Yu Wati Nyi ’25
Major: Computer Science and Economics double major

Technology in healthcare : How good can a surgical robot be? Do you trust a surgical robot to perform surgery on you? What if I told you that a real human doctor would be performing the surgery on you ... virtually?

In Professor Melody Su’s lab, we are working in the field of surgical robots that are controlled remotely. Our current project, which I am a part of, is that we are exploring software that can estimate how much force/torque the robot should use to manipulate soft-body objects based on vision. In this presentation, I will be talking about my role in this project to build a machine-learning model that will take in distorted images and the robot’s force/torque as input and output clear images. This was a completely new field of Computer Science that I had the opportunity to explore and it has been a great learning curve. From this project, I have gained knowledge and skills that I did not know I could have gotten. Having control and leadership over my task and role has taught me many things about independent work. The experience and skills I have gained here, I will carry with me throughout my education and career journey.

Angela Song '24
Major: Economics
Minor: Computer Science

Web developing intern at Easytrans Logistics in Vancouver, Canada

How does businesses develop in real life? What are companies thinking about when developing their websites? Have you ever encountered a website that screamed user-not-friendly? This summer, I interned as a business developer specializing in web development at Easytrans Logistics in Vancouver, Canada. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, the web administration looks very different from those of North America's, thus required multi-faceted planning, as well as complex encapsulation so ensure front-end consistencies coupled with the features of Logistics demand and its international customer base.