Back to the Future: My Brackenridge Experience

Throughout this summer, I think my biggest learning has been how open-minded research can be. Almost anything that involves seeking the answer to a question is essentially research, whether that be a collection of short stories or a scientific abstract. This also means creative expression which attempts to better understand an aspect of society. Ultimately,…

Recognizing the “So What” to Research

The premise of all research, ultimately, is to promote human understanding and societal progression, whether that be in medicine, politics, literature, or space. Any research done in any field essentially becomes futile without the proper communication and implications of the work that was done. The most recent and major example can be seen with COVID-19…

Interdisciplinary Learnings

Personally, my favorite aspect about the Brackenridge Fellowship is the diverse community it breeds and, consequently, the unique opportunity to learn from those of so many different disciplines. Through only the limited interactions with my cohort over Zoom meetings, I know that this group of 36 fellows will certainly provide so many opportunities to learn….

Predicting Defects in CMV Babies

Hi! My name is Annika Agarwal, and I am currently entering my sophomore year. I am an Anthropology major, and outside of class, I am involved with Global Medical Brigades and Mind Sense, a meditation club on campus. I really think that learning is so much more than what is taught in school (one of…