MY INSPIRATION
As someone who has been interested in the extraordinary beauty of science, ceramics, and poetry, I thought about creating a project that combined all of these interests into an interactive kit.
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Science is truly its own art.
WHY SCIENCE?
Ever since 5th grade, after a class field trip, I have been extremely eager to expand my knowledge of the brain, neuroscience and medicine.
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The complexity of the human body, as well as the intricacy of the structures and functions within individual cells, are what inspire me to better understand biological life processes.
WHY CLAY?
Since middle school, I have found immense joy in creating my own individual ceramic pieces. Whether I am working with my hands or on a wheel, the freedom I feel when in the ceramic studio is truly empowering.
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In these kits, by sculpting colorful clay, I hope to mimic the interactiveness I experience in the studio.
WHY POETRY?
As a leader of my school's poetry festival, Wider than the Sky, I have been captivated by the way in which poetry allows me to truly express myself and my feelings. As a way to better understand myself, as well as my surroundings, writing poetry is my form of self-expression and relaxation.
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Using poetry to express critical concepts in biology, I hope to replicate the fascination I experience in reading and writing poetry.
WHY ELIZABETH BLACKWELL?
Reading about Elizabeth Blackwell as a young girl, there was something that instantly inspired me. As the first woman in America to receive a medical degree, as well as become a pioneer for the education of women in medicine, her perseverance is unmatched and ability to advocate for other women is empowering. She is, in fact, someone I look up to as I continue to pursue my interest in STEM. So thank you, Elizabeth Blackwell for reminding us of extraordinary female accomplishments.
WHY MITOCHONDRIA?
In school you may have learned that mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, but they are so much more than that.
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Mitochondria are a reminder of selflessness and collaboration. Working to produce ATP through cellular respiration, the mitochondrion provides energy not just for itself, but for the cell's own livelihood.
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As my favorite organelle, the mitochondrion continues to empower me, and hopefully you, the reader.