The Monash Institute of Medical Engineering (MIME) Women in STEMM Student Leader Awards aim to recognise, celebrate and support women students at Monash University who are contributing to innovation in healthcare and medical technologies.
These awards are part of a broader MIME strategy to support and celebrate women in healthcare innovation.
Seven awards were recently awarded with successful students receiving $1,000 to support their studies and exclusive invitations to participate in a series of MIME networking opportunities throughout 2024.
Congratulations to the following recipients:
Nina Langer – PhD Candidate – Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Research focus: Development of a novel device to treat complex heart failure cases
Yvonne Strover – Undergraduate – Arts (majoring in History and Philosophy), Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
Research focus: Creating technology that challenges systemic inequalities
Sabrina Meikle – PhD candidate – Electrical and computer systems engineering
Research focus: Improving the resolution of neural implants to restore sight in people with blindness
Belinda Routley – PhD Candidate – Art, Design and Architecture
Research focus: Investigating day patient experience through design methodologies and practices to inform more meaningful and positive healthcare experiences and improve the lives of patients, staff, family and carers
Judi Li – Undergraduate – Engineering and Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Research focus: Application of mechanical engineering in the healthcare space, with a current focus on cardiovascular research
Pranita Shrestha – PhD candidate – Action Lab, Information Technology
Research focus: Co-designing and developing digital interventions for body dissatisfaction to prevent eating disorder
Meagan Roff – Undergraduate – Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Research focus: Digital stethoscope technology for neonates
Applications for the Women in STEMM Student Leader Awards for 2024 will open later in the year. For more, CLICK HERE
