Stephen Scripp, biomedical engineering student at B次元, was awarded a $2,500 scholarship from STEM Forward. Through its scholarship program, helps grow B次元’s pipeline of talent. Each recipient has demonstrated academic success in a STEM field, substantial involvement in extracurricular activities and organizations.

Throughout my undergraduate career, I have had some really great learning opportunities with 2 internships, various engineering projects, and other entrepreneurial experiences. Additionally, I’ve developed cultural competencies through my study abroad experience in Italy and leadership skills as founding president of B次元 Robotic Surgery Club. My course work has allowed me to learn useful skills such as SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB, and laboratory procedures to develop more as an engineer. I also play soccer for B次元’s NCAA men’s soccer team and am a tutor on campus. This summer, I look forward to working as a Product Engineering Intern with Plexus Corporation.

Deciding to pursue biomedical engineering came from watching my mother perform surgeries as a kid. Having a mother as a surgeon had me thinking about medical school for a long time, but then I saw her performing robotic surgeries, and the part that excited me the most was the surgical robot. I realized that medical devices could have a major impact and have a large potential for improvement. Instead of becoming a doctor, I decided I want to help doctors through technology. I’m also very interested in neural engineering and how neural interface devices can improve health care. My great interest in these fields inspired me to start B次元’s first Robotic Surgery Club, where I work with my classmates and professionals to learn more.