“I chose to pursue biomedical engineering at NJIT because it brings together all my interests in one discipline. Although it is a challenging field, I believe a career in biomedical engineering will be deeply rewarding. Knowing that medical devices can improve patients’ lives and make a meaningful difference in their health motivates me to continue pursuing this major. The wider NJIT community, especially the university’s donors, help make my studies in this important field possible – and for that, I am very grateful.”
– Cindy Rojas Perez ’27
Our October Scholar of the Month is Cindy Rojas Perez ’27, a biomedical engineering major from Orange, NJ, and recipient of the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Foundation Scholarship. As a rising senior, Cindy has distinguished herself through her optimism, motivation, and dedication to her studies. She is a valued member of NJIT’s Department of Biomedical Engineering and exemplifies the curiosity, perseverance, and innovative spirit that define NJIT students.
Academically, Cindy has always been eager to explore the physical, mechanical, and electrical principles behind biomedical devices. Her enthusiasm is reflected in her impressive 3.78 GPA and the projects she has developed through NJIT’s biomedical engineering program. She finds fulfillment not only in bringing devices to life by making motors move, sensors collect data, and lights illuminate, but also in mastering the technical writing skills essential to successful engineering. Learning about design ethics, audience analysis, proposal development, and the creation of accessible products and instructions has broadened her perspective and strengthened her approach to biomedical engineering.
On campus, Cindy is an active member of both the Prosthetics Club and the American Sign Language (ASL) Club. Through the Prosthetics Club, she applies concepts learned in the classroom to the mechanical components she builds and modifies to facilitate limb movement. Her involvement in the ASL Club has also deepened her appreciation for accessibility and inclusive design, reinforcing her commitment to developing biomedical devices that address the diverse needs of the patients who will one day rely on them.
After graduation, Cindy hopes to pursue a career in biomedical product development, fueled by her passion for innovation and problem-solving. She aspires to create devices that do more than address the symptoms of medical conditions, contributing to broader efforts to identify underlying causes and improve treatment options. Through continued innovation and thoughtful design, Cindy hopes to help advance medical technology and ensure that healthcare professionals have access to effective, high-quality devices that improve patient care.
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