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“What communities shape your identity?” Have you ever asked yourself this question? I hadn’t—until recently. Interestingly, it’s a common question you encounter when writing college application essays. Often, you’re prompted to reflect on your family or the communities that have influenced your life. Seniors, you know what I mean, right? Younger readers, take note—it’s coming your way before you know it! Answering this question required me to dive deep into my thoughts and feelings. It started with exploring my family ties but soon expanded to my Japanese-American heritage…

Today, we’re thrilled to feature Dr. Samagya Banskota, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Boston University. Recognized by MIT Tech Review as one of their “Innovators Under 35” in 2022, Dr. Banskota is already making waves in healthcare with her groundbreaking research. Last spring, we had the opportunity to visit her lab at Boston University. With its beautiful view of the Charles River, her lab space was stunning! She inspired and energized us as she explained complex ideas with enthusiasm and passion. We also found a video…

Today, we want to share a powerful message we were lucky enough to receive. Its value is hard to put into words, but we feel it’s too meaningful to keep to ourselves. So, we’re passing it along to you through this blog. Just a few days ago, during our orchestra class, a video call popped up on our music teacher’s screen. To our shock and amazement, it was from a world-renowned artist! For us cellists, this person is nothing short of legendary. Can you guess who? It was…