Spending a month in Japan, I started my journey in the cities. The cities, including Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, were filled with hustle and bustle.
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This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the International Society for Stem Cell Research Annual Summit in Hamburg, Germany to present my first leading author poster about the research I have been conducting at the Cheng Lab in the Columbia Stem Cell Initiative. During this conference, stem cell scientists from around the world come together to discuss the latest breakthroughs in developmental and regenerative research and medicine, all from new organoid models to study disease and forthcoming clinical trials to treat rare conditions.
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From August 4th to 10th, I embarked on a deeply personal and educational journey to Lahore, Pakistan. As my home country, Pakistan holds a special place in my heart, with its vibrant culture, rich history, and the widely practiced religion of Islam.
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Education is an essential pillar of the Milken Family Foundation and important for encouraging people to lead “productive and satisfying” lives. Following this mission, I am incredibly grateful and honored to have returned to my motherland, Taiwan, one decade later to embark on a personal endeavor to learn about and revisit Taiwanese culture and identity. The two elements I was most excited about exploring were street markets and temples, as they are two important sites of community building and gathering for Taiwanese people.
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In June 2018, twelve boys and their coach were trapped in a flooded cave system in Tham Luang, Northern Thailand, and an unprecedented international rescue effort ensued. There were many factors that increased the difficulty of this rescue mission: the size and complexity of the cave network, the lack of food and water, lowering oxygen levels in the air pockets where the boys took shelter, and heavy rainfall in the region which exacerbated the flooding. Due to the flooding, only highly-trained and specialized divers could perform the rescue.
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The Milken Institute’s mission is to advance the world’s progress on discovering the path to meaningful life for those in developing countries and prepare the world for what’s coming next. I can’t say that I brought anything incrementally valuable to the people in the countries that I visited, but I certainly left with an hugely increased appreciation and understanding for the community and cultural dynamics that street food ties together.
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Rangga Husnaprawira, the former Chief Product Officer of Indonesia’s GovTech Edu, invited me to join him for a short period of time as he started his new role as Expert-in-Residence at Intercorp Education, working to help the Intercorp Group’s Innova Schools in Lima, Peru.
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In the words of famous farmer-poet Wendell Berry, “eating is an agricultural act.” Western countries have had a good problem for the last decades: food is too cheap. Food has been produced for decades with the planet paying the price.
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As a first generation American, native Spanish speaker, and educator, I believe innovative approaches to serving diverse student populations are crucial in creating inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments. Such approaches can help bridge language barriers, recognize cultural strengths, and provide a more equitable learning environment, ultimately enhancing all students’ educational experience.
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During the spring and summer of 2023, many people asked me what my upcoming plans were, which was to be expected as I was graduating from college. However, when I responded with the unexpected, that I was leaving America to study abroad in Taiwan for several months, they would react with a slightly alarmed, slightly amused look. Their surprise was twofold.
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Dubai, the treasure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), represents a unique combination of modernity and tradition. Despite its rapid development and global status as a financial and commercial hub, Dubai remains deeply connected to its Emirati culture, allowing travelers like me to experience a beautiful blend of wellness experiences and local customs. I would like to delve into my recent exploration of wellness and cultural richness in Dubai, emphasizing its transformation into a haven for serenity amidst the bustling metropolitan landscape.
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In February 2024, I traveled to Guatemala and explored the relationship between the country's natural environment and its Indigenous peoples, not only in Native communities' conservation work, but also in how nature influences Guatemalan culture.
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