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Erin Dougherty

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Running
  • Swimming
  • Writing
  • Spending Time With Friends and Family
  • Music
  • Robotics

Reading

  • Science Fiction
  • Gothic
  • Mystery
  • Novels
  • Social Science
  • Psychology

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

A goal I have set for myself is to become a biomedical engineer. This is my dream job, as it appeals to my interests in both engineering and helping others. I plan to achieve this goal through pursuing higher education and earning a degree in biomedical engineering. Upon graduating high school, I will work towards employment at a biomedical company. With this position, I will research biomaterials and prosthetic design. Although they are needed by many, prosthetics are expensive and not financially accessible to all. I would like to find innovative ways to make higher quality prosthetics more affordable, which I plan to achieve alongside my goal of becoming a biomedical engineer. Throughout middle and high school, I have enjoyed volunteering at local robotics tournaments and STEM related family events. Promoting STEM is important, especially to the younger generations and those underrepresented in STEM communities. As a woman in engineering, I’ve seen firsthand that my participation empowers other young girls to get involved. This inspires me to continue engineering, which I plan on pursuing in college. I plan to work on projects developing prosthetics and researching biomaterials. I cannot wait to share my research and hopefully inspire others to get involved in STEM as well. In addition to robotics and pursuing an engineering career, I also enjoy running, swimming, reading, and writing in my free time.

Education

George Mason University

Bachelor's degree program

2022 – 2026

Majors:
  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Minors:
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • Engineering Physics

Battlefield High

High School

2018 – 2022

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art, Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Environmental Design, Sustainability Studies, Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Mobile Teacher

    Education · C3 Cyber Club

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

  • Team Member

    Food & Beverages · Chick-fil-A

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2022

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Biomedical Engineering
Dream career goals:
Rehabilitation Engineer
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Volunteering
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