Meet Venus

Meet Venus Chin, a first year student studying Biomedical Engineering. Powered by her passion to create meaningful impacts on people’s lives through inventions, Venus decided to major in Biomedical Engineering. 

With Venus’ involvement as a CEAS Peer Mentee, she has learned about the various resources available to her on campus and developed connections with her peers. Through her volunteer work with the HOPE program, Venus was able to give high school students insight as to what it is like to pursue a STEM major.

Read more about her experiences below in an interview with CEAS Student Intern Janice:

The Interview

Janice: Please include a brief self-introduction, along with a fun fact about yourself.

Venus: Hi, I'm Venus Chin and I'm a freshman in Biomedical Engineering. I really enjoy reading and have a strong interest in watching films. 

Why did you decide to major in Biomedical Engineering?  What are you enjoying about this major so far?

I decided to major in Biomedical Engineering because I want to learn how to create inventions that help others. So far, I’ve really enjoyed learning about 3D printing and design. 

What do you enjoy most about being in CEAS Peer Mentoring Program? In what ways has being a CEAS Peer mentee been helpful to you? 

Stony Brook has offered me a vast amount of information and opportunities. I really enjoy the long lasting connections that I have made through the CEAS Mentoring program. What stands out to me about this program is how interactive and resourceful it is. I’ve connected with so many people and learned a lot about the opportunities offered at Stony Brook. 

What is your experience like being a HOPE Program volunteer? What are you looking forward to from your involvement?

It was a great experience being a HOPE Program volunteer. I had the chance to answer questions from high school students considering a career in STEM. Although it was a one-time event, I truly enjoyed engaging and informing the students about the BME major.