Caterina Grasso
About Caterina Grasso
Caterina Grasso is a Quality Engineering Intern at Boston Scientific with a background in bioengineering and biomedical engineering from Rice University.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Caterina Grasso is currently a Quality Engineering Intern at Boston Scientific, located in Arden Hills, Minnesota. In her role, she utilizes the DMAIC methodology to enhance the human visual inspection process for kink-resistant tubing used in urology implantables. She has developed detailed manufacturing instructions to identify defects and trained operators to improve the reproducibility and repeatability of the inspection system. Additionally, Caterina has conducted material property and hydration studies aimed at reducing scrap in the production process.
Previous Experience at Rice Emerging Scholars Program
In 2020, Caterina Grasso worked as a Math and Physics Fellow for the Rice Emerging Scholars Program at Rice University in Houston, Texas. She held this position for 3 months, providing support and tutoring to students in fundamental mathematics and physics concepts.
Internship at Rice 360⁰ Institute for Global Health
From 2019 to 2021, Caterina Grasso served as a Biomedical Innovation Intern at Rice 360⁰ Institute for Global Health in Houston, Texas. During her 2-year tenure, she contributed to various biomedical projects aimed at improving global health outcomes.
Education at Rice University
Caterina Grasso studied Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at Rice University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. She attended the university from 2017 to 2021, focusing on the application of engineering principles to the medical field.
Study Abroad at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
In 2020, Caterina Grasso participated in a Study Abroad Program in Engineering and Sciences at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. She spent 11 months in Madrid enhancing her academic and cultural knowledge in an international context.