About GLASS Projects
The projects for Tandon Honors students in the Global Leaders & Scholars in STEM program consists of a culmination of various experiences, research, and interests related to the Tandon Areas of Research Excellence. Scholars are also required to address the NAE Grand Challenges and think about the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals when doing so. At the end of the 3 years in the GLASS Program, students have a better understanding of the impact they can have on changing the world for the better. GLASS students enter the world as globally competent and socially responsible innovators and engineers!
Mission Statement
Neuroscience is an ever-evolving field that presents many opportunities to explore the brain through computer science and engineering: brain-computer interfaces, 3D-printed brain-like organoids, spatially-aware robots, and neuromorphic computing all present glimpses into our inner-workings. With a background in computer science, mathematics, and robotics, I hope to provide a unique perspective to the field moving forward.
This goal relates to the National Academy of Engineering’s grand challenge of reverse-engineering the brain. Reverse-engineering the brain would provide many health benefits. We could reduce animal cruelty in drug testing, while achieving more accurate results of interactions. On the hardware side, we could reduce our energy output with brain-inspired systems.
The goal also relates most closely to two of the Tandon School of Engineering’s Areas of Excellence: data science/AI/robotics and health.
Deliverables
Paper: my paper reviewing recent advances in neuroscience involving the significance of simulating glial cells, which make up half of the cells in the brain and contribute to neural function.
Presentation: a presentation highlighting some of my experiences in GLASS and discussing my topic.