Rice University Students Create Life-Saving Medical Equipment
Does it ever feel like you really are not gaining any experience from your classes that can be applied to the real world? I know I have felt that way about several of my classes.
Let’s be honest: As a journalist, when will I ever need Math for Critical Thinking or biochemistry? Probably never.
But students at Rice University are learning real life skills, and applying them to make life-saving medical technology. These students created a piece of medical equipment that can test people for anemia from a salad spinner, combs, yogurt containers, and other common household items. This type of medical equipment is usually very expensive, but the students’ approach only costs around $30.
posted on May 13th, 2010
by Kelsey, Student Blogger
Tags: anemia, college, Health, medical equipment, Rice University, sally centrifuge, science, students, Third World
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