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Erin Dougherty

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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 School

High School
2018 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • 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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Biomedical Engineering

    • Dream career goals:

      Rehabilitation Engineer

    • Mobile Teacher

      C3 Cyber Club
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Team Member

      Chick-fil-A
      2020 – 20222 years

    Sports

    Cross-Country Running

    Varsity
    2021 – 20221 year

    Track & Field

    Varsity
    2018 – 20224 years

    Arts

    • Battlefield High School Choirs

      Music
      2018 – 2022

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Mountain Farm Robotics
      2016 – 2020

    Future Interests

    Volunteering