In the end research does not carry much value unless its findings are able to be communicated with others to help distribute the information. When communicating research to people of different fields than that of the research, it is important to explain the basic concepts related to the research first. This helps set the stage…
Author: Madhura Leninkannan
Putting Research Into Perspectives
Something that intrigued me about this fellowship was the interaction between students in various different disciplines, from astronomy to public health to political science. As a person who has become deeply immersed into the disciplines of medicine and public health, it was refreshing to hear from students conducting projects in areas I was unfamiliar with….
Introducing…Madhura Leninkannan!
My name is Madhura Leninkannan and I am currently entering my fourth year at Pitt where I am majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies (Social Medicine). Outside of class I serve as the Co-Director for Dhirana (a charity Indian classical dance competition), mentor international students through Global Ties, act as a coordinator for clinical research on pediatric…