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Michelle Park MS 15 Allan Sahagun MS 05 Karen Li MS 18 Francis Poon MS 09 and Mike Milken

Milken Alumni Scholars at the 2025 MI Global Conference

Published 05/09/2025 in Program Updates
Written 05/09/2025

A record number of 53 Alumni participated in the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference and attended over 100 panels, private sessions and evening receptions centered on innovation in fields ranging from health, technology, finance, and so much more.

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Brandon Quach

The Future of Sustainable Vehicles in Vietnam

Published 04/24/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Brandon Quach | 04/24/2025

VinGroup is a multi-sector conglomerate and the wealthiest company in Vietnam. Its most recent venture is VinFast, a fully electric vehicle (EV) company—and the first mainstream automotive manufacturer founded in Southeast Asia to compete with major global EV brands. I traveled to Vietnam to learn more about VinFast’s rapid rise and to investigate whether its pledge to promote a more sustainable energy ecosystem holds up in practice.

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Exploring Education Beyond the Classroom in Korea, Japan, and Brazil

Written by David Maemoto | 04/24/2025

Education is a powerful catalyst for breaking down barriers, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and enabling innovative solutions to global challenges. Reflecting on my recent journey to Korea, Japan, and Brazil, I found that this pursuit of education extended beyond traditional classrooms into the rich landscapes of cultural heritage, collaborative design, and engineering innovation.

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Hansub Kim

Thoughts on Taiwan

Published 03/31/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Hansub Kim | 03/31/2025

Recently (over the past couple years), I have been trying to undo the cultural assimilation I’ve had to undergo as a result of immigrating to the US and making a greater effort to reconnect with the history of my roots in East Asia. I have been embarking on a series of trips to Asia in order to learn more about my cultural heritage from a social, economic, and linguistic perspective.

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Travels in Morocco: Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future

Published 03/26/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Marcela Correa | 03/26/2025

For our little family of three, travel is a pathway to a meaningful life. While providing us with adventure, entertainment, and many unforgettable experiences, travel also sheds light on global issues. For our end-of-year vacation, we chose Morocco as our destination. Morocco attracted us with its diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture.

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Beyond the Clinic: How Science, Charity, and Community Unite in London’s Cancer Fight

Published 03/26/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Karen Garcia | 03/26/2025

I walked through London’s world famous Portobello Road Market, lined with local vendors and quaint shops selling everything from antiques, vintage fashion, books, trinkets, and street food. I was struck by one store in particular, with a multicolored dotted logo of the letter C, and alongside it was the name CANCER RESEARCH UK. I was confused for a moment, because this store was not a clinic or a hospital–it was a thrift store. Throughout my time in London, I was surprised and impressed by the city’s diverse efforts to treat this disease.

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Researching Public Perception of Nuclear Energy in Bangladesh

Published 03/26/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Ashfah Alam | 03/26/2025

The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is the first nuclear power plant in Bangladesh. As the country seeks to transition toward a more sustainable energy future, understanding the public perception of nuclear energy is crucial. My research examines how the tangible economic benefits of RNPP such as job creation, infrastructure development, and regional economic stimulation shape public support for nuclear energy.

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