Lauren is a rising second-year PhD student in the Design Science program. She is also an alumni of UofM, having graduated with a BSE in Mechanical Engineering in 2022 and an MS in Design Science in 2023. Her doctoral research focuses on enhancing design methods to promote global health equity, merging principles from engineering design and public health. She’s committed to redefining what it means to be a “designer” by engaging communities in more equitable and just design processes. Additionally, she’s enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring students, which she looks forward to integrating into her role as a graduate facilitator.