My pancreas doesn’t work. At fifteen, my body attacked its beta cells, rendering me incapable of producing insulin. Because of this, I live with devices constantly attached to me, can’t eat a meal without analyzing its carbohydrate content, and can’t leave the house without toting along a bag of juice boxes, alcohol swabs, and other assorted medical trinkets. Managing my Type 1 Diabetes has never been easy—it’s often felt soul-crushing—but after battling for two years, I am immensely grateful for scientific discoveries that make it more manageable. For any Type 1 Diabetic, monitoring blood glucose levels and injecting insulin accordingly is delicate, tedious, and never-ending. However, science and technology have advanced to the point where people like me can use what’s known as a “bionic pancreas.” It consists of an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) communicating with each other to help Type 1 Diabetics maintain homeostasis. Based on data received from the CGM, the pump can adjust the amount of insulin it injects. It keeps my blood glucose stable with minimal effort on my part, giving me the freedom to enjoy the moment. To live without constant anxiety about my levels. Acquiring this technology revolutionized my life, turning my Type 1 Diabetes from a swampy muck into a mild inconvenience. That is what science should be. Humans have vast scientific capability, which has enormous potential to be translated into good. Science is about discovery, and what better way to apply those discoveries than by helping others? I adore science and want to spend my life pursuing it, not just because it’s fascinating or because it helped me, but because it can help everyone. And ultimately, that’s our responsibility as humans: to help each other.