Science, Engineering & Technology
Robotics / Electronics / CAD
Start Date
January 2024
End Date
Ongoing
Sessions Completed
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<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Abby</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Grade 10</div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Vanessa Tam</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Duke University</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Biomedical Engineering</div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Supportive</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Patient</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Engaging</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Inspiring</p></div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Biomedical Engineering</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Patent Law</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">CAD Modeling</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Research</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">STEM Education</p></div></div>
Abby, a motivated 10th grader, was eager to deepen her understanding of engineering and patent law. She sought a mentor who could guide her through complex concepts and help her develop practical skills in CAD design. Abby was particularly interested in exploring how engineering intersects with legal frameworks, aiming to launch a patent law blog as part of her passion project.
<div class="case-study-match-wrapper"><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Passion for Engineering</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Vanessa's deep understanding of engineering principles perfectly aligned with Abby's interests, fostering her growth in CAD design.</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Insight into Patent Law</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Vanessa's expertise in biomedical engineering and patent law inspired Abby to explore the intersection of these fields.</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Empowering Leadership</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Vanessa's supportive mentorship helped Abby gain confidence in her abilities and pursue leadership roles in her projects.</div></div></div>
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Now equipped with a solid foundation in CAD and patent law, Abby is excited to continue her journey in engineering. She plans to refine her blog, sharing insights on patent processes and engineering innovations. Abby aims to further develop her leadership skills and engage with her peers in STEM initiatives, paving the way for future academic and career opportunities.
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