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| − | [[ | + | == '''About Me''' == |
| − | [[ | + | My name is '''Alex Buben''' (''AL-ex BOO-ben''). In 2010, I graduated from [http://www.holyghostprep.org Holy Ghost Preparatory School] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornwells_Heights-Eddington,_Pennsylvania Cornwells Heights, PA]. I am currently an undergraduate student at [http://www.duke.edu Duke University] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durham,_nc Durham, NC], seeking a BSE in biomedical engineering from the [http://www.pratt.duke.edu/ Pratt School of Engineering]. |
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| + | == '''Interests''' == | ||
| + | Since the age of five, I have been involved in some form of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_racing auto racing]. From 1998 to 2005, I raced [http://www.quartermidgets.com/ quarter midgets], a division which served as the training ground for professional drivers like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Gordon Jeff Gordon] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Logano Joey Logano], winning over 100 races, setting six time trial records, and earning a top-10 national ranking five times. I have participated at tracks in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgeport,_NJ Bridgeport, NJ] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brickerville,_PA Brickerville, PA] in micro-sprint racing since 2006. I also play guitar, bass, and piano; my skills in all three instruments are self-taught. | ||
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| + | == '''Future Goals''' == | ||
| + | After earning a BSE, I aim to work towards a Ph.D. in cancer cell biology in order to perform oncology research before returning to a major university as a professor in either biology or biomedical engineering. | ||
| − | == | + | == Favorite MATLAB Demo == |
| − | + | The "Viewing a Penny" on MATLAB shows how the program can utilize level curves and 3D plotting tactics to virtually render an object. Basically, it puts topics that torture me in Math 103 to a practical use, which makes those struggles seem worthwhile. | |
| + | == '''Grand Challenges for Engineering''' == | ||
| + | Among the 14 [[Grand Challenges for Engineering]], I follow the development of better medicines most closely as it relates to my intended major. For a more specific look at the future of medicinal engineering as it applies to genetic diseases, please read the following article: | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_100038.html Gene Mutations Offer Clues to Autoimmune Disorders], Randy Dotinga, Medicine Plus, posted 16 June 2010, accessed 31 August 2010 (Engineering Better Medicines) | |
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Latest revision as of 19:36, 23 September 2010
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About Me
My name is Alex Buben (AL-ex BOO-ben). In 2010, I graduated from Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Cornwells Heights, PA. I am currently an undergraduate student at Duke University in Durham, NC, seeking a BSE in biomedical engineering from the Pratt School of Engineering.
Interests
Since the age of five, I have been involved in some form of auto racing. From 1998 to 2005, I raced quarter midgets, a division which served as the training ground for professional drivers like Jeff Gordon and Joey Logano, winning over 100 races, setting six time trial records, and earning a top-10 national ranking five times. I have participated at tracks in Bridgeport, NJ and Brickerville, PA in micro-sprint racing since 2006. I also play guitar, bass, and piano; my skills in all three instruments are self-taught.
Future Goals
After earning a BSE, I aim to work towards a Ph.D. in cancer cell biology in order to perform oncology research before returning to a major university as a professor in either biology or biomedical engineering.
Favorite MATLAB Demo
The "Viewing a Penny" on MATLAB shows how the program can utilize level curves and 3D plotting tactics to virtually render an object. Basically, it puts topics that torture me in Math 103 to a practical use, which makes those struggles seem worthwhile.
Grand Challenges for Engineering
Among the 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering, I follow the development of better medicines most closely as it relates to my intended major. For a more specific look at the future of medicinal engineering as it applies to genetic diseases, please read the following article:
- Gene Mutations Offer Clues to Autoimmune Disorders, Randy Dotinga, Medicine Plus, posted 16 June 2010, accessed 31 August 2010 (Engineering Better Medicines)
