Sam Hebbar

As a DAAD RISE awardee Sam’s will work with Technische Universität Kaiserslautern in Germany on a project to develop a simple, easy-to-use, and portable electric photometer to measure the quality of wine in an industrial setting. “As a Biomedical engineer, I am interested in one day designing and manufacturing biomedical devices that can make healthcare more accurate and accessible to people all over the world. While the product I'll be working on during this experience isn't related to the biomedical device industry, it will give me the tools and experience I need to one day reach that goal,” Sam says. "I think it is important for everyone to get out of their comfort zone once in a while in order to open their minds to a diverse set of experiences. Traveling and working abroad for a few months is ideal for this because it gives you a chance to explore and embrace an entirely new culture with the safety net of knowing that you'll be back home soon enough," she says. 

The DAAD Research Internship in Science and Engineering (RISE) grant gives students the opportunity assist with research in Germany in science and engineering.

RIT students interested in applying for a DAAD Rise fellowship should contact Jenny Sullivan (jenny.sullivan@rit.edu), Director of Education Abroad & International Fellowships.