the purpose of the waves
education
Our goal is to properly inform young people about the world they live in. Medicine is an ever-changing field and our website can act as a resource for finding out about cutting-edge adavacments.
passion
Each member of our team has a true passion for medicine and science. We hope that this site can spark an interest in fellow teens.
future
As the next generation of doctors, scientists, and leaders, we are the future and so is medicine.
action
To make a difference as a society, we have to stay informed and get involved.
the people behind the waves
co-founder
Aine Sheehan, a type one diabetic and rising junior at the High School of American Studies, uses her passions for medicine and science in girls who code. Having a life-long and slightly life-threatening disease keeps her updated with all the new advancements. Her and her teammates wanted to encourage others to get interested in stem and cutting-edge research. This led to the creation of Making Waves. She hopes that her interests will lead her to a team finding cures for chronic diseases. She is grateful for being part of a program such as girls who code and encourages others to apply.
co-founder
Tova Kleiner is a rising Junior at Stanford Online High School. Living with several food allergies, some life-threatening, helped spark her interest in medicine and biotechnology. Tova is especially interested in autoimmune diseases, the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and DNA science. She is so grateful to Girls Who Code for giving her the opportunity to work on this project and for an amazing summer!
co-founder
Tasfia Maria is a rising junior at Women’s Academy of Excellence. She has always been passionate about health and nutrition. She and her team came up with an idea of combining their knowledge of web development and health issues to create a website which is called MAKING WAVES. She really hoppes this website can help people to learn about severe diseases and other life risk illnesses.
There are many ways to get involved in medicine.
If you are able to donate, there are organizations doing amazing work who would love funding.
If you are 17 or older, you can donate blood. If you are 16, you can donate with a parent or guardian's consent.
Many sites have internships and lab research opportunities available to high school and college students.
There are also many other ways to get involved, including walks and fundraisers!
Here are a few resources that might be useful for you!
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Email: makingwaves1000@gmail.com