On my way to my car, cello in hand, I crossed paths with a member of my congregation and longtime family friend, Mr. Hartman. I stayed and talked with him concerning my college thoughts, where and what I would study. As a Carnegie Mellon graduate, it was only natural that he suggested an investigation into Carnegie Mellon University, and now more than ever, it seems a highly viable option.
At that time I stood an astute cellist, with intent to make a career of my musical talent. My days were spent practicing for auditions and rehearsing with the orchestras while simultaneously analyzing my technique and becoming an exceptional cellist. My motto said, ‘amateurs …show more content…
There I had my first taste of true science. Although my high school courses taught me the foundations of science, they failed to teach me what science means. At SSTP, I abided in a laboratory investigating the application of nanoparticles as an intra-articular delivery method for osteoarthritis curing drugs. The experiments I conducted focused to create smaller and less polydisperse nanoparticles, in order to increase penetration through porous cartilage. My SSTP experience had tremendous impacts on me: I learned how much creative problem solving scientific research requires; I grew professionally, as I now have experience in a graduate level laboratory. The program ultimately influenced my career choice. I may not work in biomedical engineering, however I foresee that science will inhabit my