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Tag: biomedical engineering

THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE PLASTICS

August 6, 2018

It’s virtually impossible to read this blog without the aid of plastics. Our phones, our computers, our printers, all use the material made popular by a 20th century revolution in manufacturing. And yet, plastic seems to have become a bad word. Starbucks recently …

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THE CYBATHLON: THE OLYMPICS OF RESTORING DAILY TASKS

March 1, 2017

The 2016 Summer Olympic Games were a chance to celebrate the world’s greatest athletes, who strive to constantly push the boundaries of what the human body is capable. As a biomedical engineer, I can fully appreciate the pinnacle of fitness these athletes have …

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