Monica Moya, Ph.D.
Biomedical Engineer
Playlists
All Videos (34)
- What I Do
- What I Do (Español)
- Brain on a Chip
- Typical Day
- Great Part
- Great Part (Español)
- What is Neurotechnology
- What is Nanoengineering
- What is Bioengineering
- Bioengineering Lab
- Bioengineering Careers With a Ph.D.
- Teamwork in Engineering
- Career Path
- Challenges
- Skills to Develop
- Why Bioengineering
- Why Should Girls Consider a Career in Bioengineering
- Why Should Girls Consider a Career in Bioengineering (Español)
- Education
- Favorite Subjects
- Helpful Teachers
- The Importance of Mentors
- Skills From Childhood
- Did It Anyway
- Heroes
- Goals
- Staying Motivated
- Family Support
- Being The First in Your Family to go to College
- Being The First in Your Family to go to College (Español)
- Resiliency
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Advice
- Advice (Español)
Bio
Watch Monica Moya, a biomedical research engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, share how in her job she uses a 3-D printer to build human-like micro tissues that can be used for testing the effects of new medicines. The most rewarding part of her work is not just getting to build things, but knowing that she is making an positive impact on human health. Her advice to girls is to follow your passion and heart. Because you will spend so much of your time at your job, to really love what you do will make a world of difference.
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