Using Applied Economics to tackle poverty in Kenya
My education and internships paved the path to a better understanding of my research interests and professional aspirations.
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Gayathri Ramani ’12
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My education and internships paved the path to a better understanding of my research interests and professional aspirations.
My chemistry background was integral to the work done during that summer since an extensive knowledge of chemistry is needed to follow the major tenets of proper conservation procedure, which are: never do something which cannot be undone, and preserve as much of the original object as possible.
Lab work taught me to think analytically, seek out new opportunities, and recognize challenges as important learning experiences.
“At Mount Holyoke, I learned that wherever I am, if I have passion for what I’m doing, I have the power to foster the things I care about most.”
While in graduate school, I began to combine my love of dance and medicine through an internship with Boston Ballet.
They can say no, and from the start, I relied on my love of Dance.
Finding a rewarding career path after an unexpected beginning.
My internship experience was fantastic because of the wonderful people I worked with and the magical city that is Venice.
“I haven’t taken many classes about plants. But this job is pushing me to take more. I am noticing things that I wouldn’t get out of a textbook or a class. It has helped me see how things work.”
Making lithium ion and other batteries better using neutron scattering.