NAME: Brinda Shivapuja
YEAR: Sophomore
MAJOR: Biomedical Engineering
HOMETOWN: Dubuque, Iowa
SWE INVOLVEMENT: As a freshman, I quickly became involved in SWE International Outreach as the Logistics Director! I was one of the eleven people to embark on a mission to Jodhpur, India with one goal in mind- Women Empowerment. A year later, I helped SWE International Outreach plan a trip to Uganda. Aside from International Outreach, I worked closely with Memorial High School, as the School Outreach Officer, to create a SWENext group so high schoolers have an opportunity to learn more about Engineering at a young age.
JOB EXPERIENCE: I am currently an undergraduate researcher at the Biomedical Genomic Research Group where I work to study the effects of lipid oxidation products on lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes using cell culture. Furthermore, I was also an intern at Infoweb Systems where I refined my skills in Python during the Summer of 2019.
FAVORITE THING TO DO ON CAMPUS: When the weather is enjoyable, I love to take bike rides along lakeshore path.
OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT: I am on the Volunteer Committee as well as an active member of the National Health Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta. I spend my free time volunteering at UW Health in the General Surgery and Bariatrics Unit. Lastly, I am apart of the All-University Strings where I play the violin.