In 2020, scientists developed organic, biocompatible robots that independently moved and interacted with other objects. This breakthrough design revolutionized approaches to environmental care, drug delivery, along with countless other applications. Think of a robot. Did you imagine R2-D2? Maybe even a Roomba? We often think of robots as chunks of
Author: Jane Nguyen
Jane is a 3rd year Ph.D. candidate studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Her work focuses on understanding fundamental biochemical cues in the human vasculature to develop 3D stem cell-derived disease models for clinical applications. She is passionate supporting women in STEM and making science transparent and accessible to the general public, especially ethnic minorities and underprivileged populations. Outside of lab, she loves to discover hiking trails with her dog, Yuuki, and explore eclectic thrift shops. Her creative outlets alternate between painting and playing piano, but most of her time is spent playing Animal Crossing while watching anime and eating spicy foods.
