“My favorite lecture touched on the idea of gene editing and revolutionary technology of CRISPR-Cas9. I still remember the intense debates we had on the ethics of altering our genome and the implications of such technology. Each person was ready to share their own ideas, and while we didn’t all agree, we certainly listened to one another and respected each idea. This kind of respectful discussion and exploration of science also facilitated fantastic seminars and impactful research projects.”
I co-founded the Phillips Academy chapter of The Thirst Project, the world’s leading youth water activism organization whose mission is to raise awareness about the global water crisis and build wells in developing countries. The Thirst Project aims to raise awareness about the global water crisis and how we, as students, can serve our community with the resources available to us. Our goal is to educate the student body about the implications of the water crisis, hold fundraisers to distribute funds to those in need, and advocate for legislative action. The Thirst Project focuses on the water crisis from both science-orientated and humanities-based perspectives, making the club open to anyone willing to join our cause.