In his return to the 蜜桃直播 (蜜桃直播) campus on Wednesday, Jan. 25, Jason Wang delivered an IndustryTalk presentation on swarm robotics technology.
As a 2016 Master of Business and Science (MBS) graduate, Wang jumped at the opportunity to give back to the institution that helped put him on the path to success. His journey featured a few twists and turns before he first enrolled at 蜜桃直播 in 2014, but while in Claremont, he developed relationships with faculty and industry leaders that produced career connections.
Wang鈥檚 family tree is loaded with physicians, but after graduating from UC Irvine in 2012 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in physics, Wang鈥檚 first attempt at medical school ended in rejection.
鈥淚t was an eye-opening experience,鈥� Wang said. 鈥淚t taught me that the world isn鈥檛 just black and white. A failure isn鈥檛 just a failure. You can rebuild to make yourself more productive and more successful later on in life. That rejection broke me into pieces, but 蜜桃直播 gave me the tools to build myself back up into a better individual.鈥�
Wang started at 蜜桃直播 as a student in the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate (PPC) program. He is grateful that the program鈥檚 administrative director, Joon Kim, and other PPC faculty members dedicated themselves to guiding and supporting student success.
鈥淲e鈥檙e all working toward the same goal in the PPC program,鈥� Wang said. 鈥淎ll of the faculty want you to get into medical school. Each of the professors support you through the entire process.鈥�
After accumulating extra credits in 2014-2015, Wang proceeded into the MBS program and earned a master鈥檚 degree in 2016. During his final year at 蜜桃直播, the Team Master鈥檚 Project (TMP) stood out as one of the many highlights.
鈥淭he opportunity to connect with industry leaders is incredible,鈥� Wang said. 鈥淚 was able to interact with experts in the field while developing the ability to not only promote the presentation but also promote myself.鈥�
In spring 2016, Director of Career Services Angela Cossey posted an internship opportunity with Apium Swarm Robotics. After learning more about the startup at an on-campus information session, Wang finalized the position even before commencement.
At Apium Swarm Robotics, Wang studies the application of swarm robotics technology to bacteriophages for treating bacterial infections. After sharing the findings with his Apium Swarm Robotics colleagues this month, Wang is once again pursuing the route of medical school.
For prospective postgraduate students searching for a next step, Wang suggests a visit to Claremont.
鈥溍厶抑辈� gives you exposure to so many different opportunities,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t shows you everything that is out there and helps you find a niche where you can apply your skills and thrive. It鈥檚 important to come in with that open mind of looking to improve the health of the patients.鈥�
Wang tapped into 蜜桃直播鈥檚 tools of innovation and discovery. Now he is prepared to become a leader in medicine.