Paola Michelle
About Paola Michelle
Paola Michelle is an Undergraduate Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health and an intern at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has a background in biomedical engineering and has held various research and leadership positions across multiple organizations.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Paola Michelle has been serving as an Undergraduate Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health since 2020. In this role, she engages in research activities that contribute to the advancement of biomedical knowledge. Her position allows her to collaborate with experienced researchers and gain practical experience in a leading research institution.
Education and Expertise
Paola Michelle studied Biomedical Engineering at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico from 2017 to 2022. She also pursued a Bachelor of Science in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, from 2020 to 2022. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and biological sciences, complemented by her programming skills.
Professional Experience
Paola has held various positions that reflect her diverse skill set. She worked as a Telemarketing and Data Entry professional at an environmental consulting firm in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for two months in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant at Centro de Apoyo a la Innovación y Comercialización from 2020 to 2021. She has also interned at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Research Laboratory of Electronics since 2021, focusing on the design and development of microfluidic devices.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Paola Michelle holds leadership roles in eleven professional, academic, and non-profit organizations. Her commitment to public service is evident through her engagement in community activities. She has also participated in mentorship programs, such as her role as a Big Sister Mentor for the National Science Foundation's Ladies Can Code initiative in 2018.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Paola has demonstrated her entrepreneurial skills by founding startups. This experience showcases her ability to innovate and apply her academic knowledge in practical settings. Her entrepreneurial ventures reflect her initiative and drive to contribute to the field of biomedical engineering and technology.