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When fourth-year biomedical engineering student Julia Cho first stepped onto Case Western Reserve University’s campus for Discover Week, she was a little tired from the whirlwind of move-in, a bit overwhelmed by all the new faces—and completely energized by the possibilities ahead. That first…

As an 8th grade student in Gary, Indiana, Johnathon Taylor was captivated by the concept of equality in mathematics—how two sides of an equation that look completely different can hold the same value. That fascination proved so compelling it shaped the course of Taylor’s future, leading him now…

Through her work as a PhD student in biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, Madison Albert is focused on enhancing MRIs. A former Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipient, Albert recently got another vote of confidence when she was selected for the National Science Foundation’s…

Though Nivedita “Nivi” Srinivasan had to rely on a YouTube video tour to acquaint herself with Case Western Reserve, she quickly found what she was looking for: proximity to major hospital systems, different weather patterns and a classical Indian dance festival (Cleveland Thyagaraja…

From symphonic bands and orchestras to chamber groups and other ensembles, students at Case Western Reserve University have endless opportunities to immerse themselves in a vibrant musical community that span various genres, time periods and performance styles. For soon-to-be graduate Jesse…

Bhavya Bansal, of Tampa, Florida, knew she wanted to complete her pre-med undergraduate degree in Cleveland—surrounded by four major hospitals—but didn't realize just how much CWRU would shape her beyond academics. In one of her bioethics classes with Elieen Anderson, Bansal read about Johanna…

Joanna He traces her career aspirations in neuroscience back to a single elementary school project. Her class project on Alzheimer’s disease introduced her to the hippocampus—the part of our brains responsible for memories—and sparked her interest in the brain. Her curiosity was furthered by her…

When Annika Doneghy shadowed a neurosurgeon in high school, she had a conversation with an intensive care unit patient who recalled his experiences receiving care. In that moment, Doneghy realized her passion wasn’t operating on patients, but understanding and connecting with them, especially those…

Touring Case Western Reserve University’s campus as a prospective student, Noah Medrano could think of nothing but the future. Student organizations, co-ops, research opportunities, study abroad experiences—the endless possibilities intrigued Medrano and sold him on CWRU. He immersed himself in…

Silvana Corrales Cantelmi came to Case Western Reserve University to pursue biomedical engineering, ultimately planning to study gene editing. But their first SAGES course with Timothy Wutrich in the Department of Classics changed their plans. Now a fourth-year student majoring in classics,…