GCS Proposed E-Portfolio
A Bit About Me
Originally from Moorestown, NJ, I'm studying Physics and Electrical & Computer Engineering with a concentration in Machine Learning at Duke University ('24). As a GCS scholar, I am focused on engineering the tools of scientific discovery by exploring frontier technologies such as quantum computing and machine learning through innovation, research, and entrepreneurship to deliver practical solutions to communities around me. I am a GCS scholar because I want to tackle present challenges while preparing my potential to solve future global challenges. Thus, I will expand my conventional engineering education to a holistic experience that builds my understanding of multiple fields my research could be applied to while supplementing my coursework and extracurriculars through Durham and the global community.
About the Program
The National Academy of Engineering(NAE) created the 14 Grand Challenges for Engineers to address the importance of engineering to improve the world in tangible ways. A wide range of categories including sustainability, global health, and quality of life are encompassed within these challenges. As a Grand Challenges Scholar at Duke, I seek the technical training and social, ethical, and environmental knowledge necessary to solve humanity’s greatest challenges as a part of the next generation of engineers.
The required components to be a Grand Challenge Scholar are listed below.
1. Hands-on research
2. Interdisciplinary curriculum
3. Innovation and entrepreneurship experience
4. A global dimension
5. Service learning